Certified Tumor Registrar

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Tumor Registrar, you will be a central figure responsible for collecting, abstracting, and maintaining comprehensive data on cancer patients, directly contributing to cancer surveillance, research, and improving outcomes for current and future patients. Every day, you will meticulously review patient medical records and diagnostic reports to accurately abstract complex cancer information, assign appropriate codes, and ensure strict adherence to state and national reporting standards. You will also participate in quality control activities, follow up with patients for long-term data collection, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to provide accurate data for various reporting needs and cancer program accreditation.To be successful in this role, you will combine extensive experience in cancer registry operations, a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, and exceptional attention to detail in data abstraction and coding. You will demonstrate a meticulous approach to maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and thrive in a data-driven environment dedicated to supporting cancer research and improved patient care.

• Conducts case finding to maintain a complete cancer registry database. Identifies patients with malignant and benign reportable conditions, according to established guidelines, through case finding practices to include review of pathology and cytology reports, monthly disease indexes, radiation and medical oncology patient records, inpatient and other outpatient records, and other data sources as needed. Maintains case finding and suspense files.
• Performs abstracting activities by efficiently and accurately abstracting cancer registry data. This involves coding and entering patient specific demographic and medical information into the cancer registry database via manual entry and through database linkage and computer interfaces. The registrar reviews and interprets complex diagnostic and treatment data utilizing standards and practices defined by the American College of Surgeon’s (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC), Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE), SEER Solid Tumor Rules, SEER Coding and Staging Manual, SEER Summary Stage 2018 Manual, state registries and other regulatory agency requirements. Responsible for assigning the appropriate International Classification of Diseases in Oncology (ICDO) codes for abstracted cases. Utilizes all available data to assign appropriate AJCC staging and/or other cancer staging to each case. Consolidates cases as needed.
• Conducts data analysis and reporting by collecting, calculating, analyzing, interpreting and presenting numerical data related to cancer occurrence, management and outcome. Prepares as requested routine and special reports for the medical staff, oncology program, hospital administration, state, national, regulatory and accrediting agencies and other requesting entities. Prepares both narrative reports and graphic presentations. Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner and contain high quality data.
• Performs registry data quality assurance and auditing to ensure accurate, consistent and complete data. This may include resolving edits and correcting data, verifying accuracy of staging by the managing physician and re-reviewing abstracted cases. Provides reports as needed and assists physicians with QA activities as requested. This may include performing duties related to the CoC CP3R quality reporting tool and the Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS), if participating.
• Additional responsibilities may be required, depending on the size of institution and registry:Follow up activities on living patients to assess the effectiveness of treatment, continued surveillance and to provide outcome dataTumor Board/Cancer Conference coordination and participationCommission on Cancer accreditation activities. Maintains knowledge of CoC standards.Special Projects as requested
• Assists in operations of the registry. This may include training and developing staff, creating and updating policies and procedures, attending meetings and participating on committees, and participating in educational activities. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

Job Requirements

Required

• Certified Tumor Registrar, upon hire

Preferred

• Associates Of Science Associates of Applied Science (AAS) or equivalent credits (60 college-level credits) and Two years’ experience in a cancer registry preferred, upon hire