CANCER REGISTRAR

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Overview

A Certified Cancer Registrar identifies, registers, analyzes and reports cancer registry information.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, typing and basic computer skills. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively and organize and prioritize work.

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Education and/or Other Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.  Certification as a CTR is required.  Two years previous experience in cancer registry.

Environmental Factors

Minimal exposure to irritating, unpleasant or hazardous elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Light physical exertion, including occasional standing, bending, reaching and occasional carrying of light loads.

Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work under stress, adapt to changing conditions and exercise appropriate independent judgment.

• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complies with American College of Surgeons Standards for Cancer Registry on collection and analysis of data on reportable cancer diagnoses made at the hospital.
• Abstracts data sets per standards.
• Obtains and maintains follow-up information of all patients in registry data base.
• Reports monthly to Illinois Department of Public Health, annually to the National Cancer Data Base, and as requested to other professional organizations.
• Maintains status as Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR); attends mandatory and optional inservices and meetings to ensure competency and personal growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Medical Director or Administrative Director.