Tumor Registrar jobs in Illinois

GENERAL SUMMARY/BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB: The Cancer/ Tumor Registrar is responsible for day-to-day registry functions including case finding, abstracting, follow-up and special registry studies. He/She also solicits and prepares correspondence and cases for Tumor Board Conferences and Cancer Committee meetings. He/she works closely with physicians, practice staff and the Tumor Board/ Cancer Committee Chair. The incumbent prepares reports as requested for the Cancer Committee, the American College of Surgeons (ACOS) annual report, ACOS Patient Care Evaluation studies and administration. He/she also works with the oncology clinical research team and supports educational activities for the department. In addition, this position supports the planning strategies identified by the oncology/medicine product line through statistical/ data reports and assistance with special projects.

MINIMUM Education:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associate’s Degree Preferred (or completion of Tumor Registry Program).

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience of working in a tumor registry environment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient in ICD-O coding
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Cancer Registry Computer System (IMPATH), abstracting, cancer staging methodology, filing systems and human anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and attention to detail are required.
• Typing/ 42 Words Per Minute
• Experience with data requirements, case preparation and/or patient identification for clinical research protocols

REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations: CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar) Required