Certified Tumor Registrar

ThedaCare; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to support the Cancer Care program by managing the cancer registry. The registry will meet ACS CoC standards and state/national reporting requirements to ensure accurate data for education, research, and quality improvement.

This hybrid position begins with in-person onboarding and then moves to primarily remote work, with on-site attendance for monthly team meetings and occasional departmental activities at ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center in

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 college level credits) required.
• Certified Tumor Registrar certification through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA) required.

Responsibilities

• Enters data into the registry and ensures quality and accuracy.
• Identifies and analyzes history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status, and survival data.
• Prepares and electronically submits reporting information to the State Central Registry and National Cancer Data Base.
• Collects data for special studies, protocol studies, and audits.
• Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with ACOS CoC standards.
• Assists physicians on cancer-related studies and research projects.
• Develops and implements departmental policies to improve data quality and efficiency.
• Retrieves oncology data and reports from the tumor registry system for physicians and administration.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 college level credits)

Certified Tumor Registrar certification (NCRA)

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Certified Tumor Registrar supports the ThedaCare Cancer Care program by assisting in the management of the cancer registry. The registry will meet the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer standards along with the National Program of Cancer Registries, and Wisconsin Cancer Reporting System requirements to ensure accurate and timely collection of patient data for the purpose of education, research, outcome measurement, and identification of opportunities for improvement.

Job Description

• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.
• Initial onboarding and training will be conducted in person with an assigned preceptor to ensure successful integration and competency development.
• Following completion of training, the role will transition to primarily remote work, with the expectation of onsite attendance for monthly team meetings and other occasional departmental activities as needed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Enters data into the registry database and meets quality and productivity benchmarks for data collection, reporting, and trending.
• Identifies and analyzes the history, diagnosis, treatment, disease status, and survival data of cancer patients treated at ThedaCare.
• Prepares and electronically submits required reporting information to the State Central Registry and National Cancer Data Base, if applicable.
• Collects data for special studies, protocol studies, and audits.
• Complies with reporting requests and requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACoS CoC) standards and assists in preparation for ACoS CoC surveys.
• Assists and collaborates with physicians on cancer-related studies and research projects.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of cancer registry data.
• Retrieves oncology related data and reports from the electronic tumor registry system for physicians, administration, Cancer Council, oncology research, and ACoS CoC as requested/required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 college level credits) Certified Tumor Registrar certification through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Climate controlled office setting Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space Use of computers throughout the work day Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled FTE: 1

Location: ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: No

Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

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ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.