Tumor Registrar

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional to manage and maintain cancer patient records using a specialized tumor registry system. This role involves analyzing data, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and performing follow-ups with patients and medical professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health sciences, with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, and relevant certifications. Join a team that values precision and dedication in the fight against cancer, contributing to impactful healthcare solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with a Master's or 4 years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or Accredited Records Technician (ART) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain records of cancer patients using a tumor registry.
• Generate follow-up lists and update patient status in the registry.

Skills

Data Analysis

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy

Statistics

Education

Master’s Degree in Health Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science

Tools

Tumor Registry Data System

Job description

Summary

Identifies, registers, and maintains records of all cancer patients by using a tumor registry data system.

Education Required

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, or other related discipline is required.

Experience Required

Two (2) years of related experience with Master’s, or four (4) years with Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Other Requirements/ Certifications

• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) and/or Accredited Records Technician (ART) certification is preferred.
• Courses in medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and/or statistics is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Analyses data, releases information in adherence to established ethical standards, and identifies all reportable cases for inclusion in the Tumor Registry.
2. Generates monthly follow-up control list, reviews medical records, generates letters or makes phone calls to patients, doctors, or relatives, and searches public databases to gather follow-up data to update the status in the computerized Cancer Registry System.
3. Accessions, abstracts, and enters data of identified cases into the registry database following accepted guidelines for an approved cancer program set forth by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
4. Gathers information from doctors, medical records, patients, and their families.
5. Updates and maintains the cancer registry.
6. Contacts discharged patients and their families for follow-up information.
7. Prepares reports and graphic representations of the registry data.
8. Complies with government regulations and medical ethics.
9. Performs data research for special studies, statistical reports, and Tumor Registry Annual Report.
10. Prepares agenda and announcements for Tumor Committee Meetings. Attends conferences.
11. Serves as an information resource for other department employees, assembling appropriate reference reports to help them perform their work more effectively.
12. Identifies all reportable cases for inclusion in the Tumor Registry. Performs quality control activities.
13. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
14. Participates in self and others' education, training, and development, as applicable.