Tumor Registrar jobs in Georgia
Tumor Registrar identifies, registers, and maintains records of all cancer patients using tumor registry systems and software. Prepares abstracts and performs coding of clinical patient data related to cancer. Being a Tumor Registrar performs data analysis and provides reports used by researchers, physicians, institutions, and patients. Adheres to all coding and privacy policies, guidelines, and regulations. Additionally, Tumor Registrar may require an associate degree or equivalent. Requires Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential. May require Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Tumor Registrar works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Tumor Registrar typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Tumor Registrar
- St. Joseph's/Candler
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Savannah, GA
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary
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The position of the Tumor Registrar combines the basic registry skills set and deliverables to include compiling and maintaining records of hospital patients treated for cancer from diagnosis through treatment, contacting discharged patients, their families, and physicians to maintain the Registry with follow-up information, and running statistical reports from the registry as requested. Candidate must demonstrate professional appearance and attitude. Excellent organizational and communication skills are mandatory. Adaptability, flexibility, self initiative and ability to prioritize work assignments are necessary. Exceptional collaborative skills expected. This position utilizes confidential information on a daily basis. Information may include confidential co-worker data, patient medical or financial data, sensitive corporate trade information, physician practice information. Disclosure could be damaging to the Organization, our patients or our medical staff. Disclosure of this type of information may be misunderstood by the community and have a detrimental public relations effect on the Organization.
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Education
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Certificate - Preferred
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Experience
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1-2 Years Tumor Registry - Preferred
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1. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 3. Enthusiastic about enhanced learning opportunities (i.e. conferences, classes, etc.) 4. Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and software. 5. Excellent research skills.
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License & Certification
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None Required
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Core Job Functions
- Remains current on changes in regulatory data management to comply with state and national accrediting bodies, i.e., FORDS, American College of Surgeons-Commission on Cancer, National Cancer Database, Georgia Cancer Registry
- Participates in the acquisition of cancer information from diagnostic reports, treatment records and electronic records, both institutional and private practice-including follow up information, to complete the missing elements for a complete patient data records detailing the patient's complete cancer experience.
- Abstracts demographic, diagnostic, epidemiologic, treatment and survival information from inpatient and outpatient reports, records and electronic databases according to the abstracting timeliness as assigned by manager, i.e., within 48 hours from pathological resection report to within 4 months for complete account of treatment plan and activity.
- Confirms patients have diagnoses meeting specific criteria for inclusion in the SJC Cancer Registry. Reviews pathology and radiology reports real time (i.e., as reports are released) and reviews disease index for discharges IP & OP
- Reviews clinical cases with the Medical Director and prepares evidence based guidelines for cancer conference discussion and review.
- Accurately selects the primary site code for the cancer and the morphology code for the disease; accurately stages the extent of the disease using the diagnostic clinical and pathological reports and stages according to the most recent AJCC staging manual and in accordance with the Commission on Cancer FORDS manual.
- Through team effort provides support to the committees. This includes data compilation, presentation, organization of conferences, compiling case presentation information and operating audiovisual equipment.
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- 2 Days Ago
Certified Tumor Registrar
- St. Joseph's/Candler
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Savannah, GA
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary The position of the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) requires the candidate to be a certified tumor registrar. This role combines three main areas: The primary data abstracting respons...
- 2 Days Ago
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), REMOTE - Winship Cancer Institute
- Emory University
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Decatur, GA
FULL_TIME
- Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future....
- 16 Days Ago
Registrar
- Pierce Mortuary Colleges Inc
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Decatur, GA
FULL_TIME
- Registrar Onsite in Decatur, Georgia IIMPORTANT NOTE: Management reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the functions of this job in order to meet the needs of the company. Additional duties...
- 13 Days Ago
Registrar
- Fulton County Schools
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Atlanta, GA
FULL_TIME
- Category: School Based Clerical Job Function: Clerical Department: Promise Career Institute Summary The Registrar is responsible for registering students and managing a wide variety of student and cur...
- 8 Days Ago
Registrar
- Zoo Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Job Title: Registrar Department: Collections Reports to: Vice President of Collections and Conservation FLSA Status: Exempt Job Status: Full-time: Who we are: Minutes from downtown, Z...
- 26 Days Ago
Tumor Registrar jobs at Popular Companies
Tumor Registrar
- St. Luke's Health System
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Boise, ID
- Overview St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a Tumor Registrar to join our team. Must be located in Idaho or Oregon. Uni...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Tumor Registrar Remote
- Cone Health
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Greensboro, NC
- Overview: Talent Pool - Administrative & Clerical Accurate and timely abstracting of patients diagnosed with reportable ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
- Health First
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Melbourne, FL
- * *Open to Florida residents only. * Position offers an opportunity to work remotely from home. To provide superior qual...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Tumor Registrar - Remote
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord
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Lebanon, NH
- Overview Reviews and enters data on the complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for patients with a ca...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Tumor Registrar, Certified - Remote
- Duke University
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Durham, NC
- At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Tumor Registrar
- HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
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Katy, TX
- At Houston Methodist, the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) position is responsible for complete and accurate data collect...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Tumor Registrar
- St. Luke's Health System
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Boise, ID
- Overview St. Lukes Health System is seeking a Tumor Registrar to join our team. Must be located in Idaho or Oregon. Unit...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Tumor Registrar Certified
- Trinity Health
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Des Moines, IA
- Employment Type: Full timeShift: Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: •Establishes, organizes, and maintains the efficient ...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Georgia
Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989.
The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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Income Estimation for Tumor Registrar jobs
$52,405 to $65,464
Most Popular Cities in Georgia for Tumor Registrar Jobs
What does a Tumor Registrar do?
Tumor Registrar in Spokane, WA
Licensure requires the completion of a formal education program and the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification.
February 06, 2020
Tumor Registrar in Ogden, UT
Complies with state and federal mandates, which require the organization to collect and report all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and certain benign tumors.
February 29, 2020
Tumor Registrar in Greenville, SC
In the past, on-the-job training was the only form of education for a person who wanted to become a certified tumor registrar.
March 04, 2020