Cert Tumor Registrar
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cancer Registry- Oversees the cancer registry program and coordinates internal and external Cancer Committee activities. In partnership with the manager will develop goals and QA processes. Serve as key facilitator for quality cancer data for colleagues, managers, clinicians and program leaders. Ensure accurate case finding and abstraction of all reportable cases. Provide high quality data for statistical reports as requested by leadership for business line development and patient outcome. Serve as technical lead for ERS, registry software and other data management systems used for comprehensive cancer data management. Maintain and update Cancer Registry SOP manual. Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance with use of cancer data. Ensure cancer statistical reporting is managed according to national accreditation (NCDB) and state (OCISS) reporting laws.
  
• Data Management- Apply advanced skills and knowledge of cancer registry to abstract and enter complex cancer cases within local and ACOS guidelines. Maintain long-term follow up information for patient cases for required period of time. Perform complex data searches for research and service line initiatives. Contribute to a minimum of two patient care studies each year with comparisons to national or international data to evaluate treatment and survival outcome. Regularly attend patient review meetings, tumor boards, and oncology grand rounds to gather and/or report information. Report cancer cases as required by state and national law. Lead the real-time abstraction of additional data parameters in miscellaneous oncology databases to supplement the cancer registry database, working closely with CBDI Application Specialists for enhancements and troubleshooting. Produce slides, reports, and other materials for presentation to local, state, national and international clinical, research, or professional groups. Review reports from the Division of Pathology monthly to ensure compliance with ACOS/CAP standards. Maintain and annually update the Cancer Registry manual, as assigned. Accurately review admissions, deaths, new cancer patients and other volume indicators to report to CBDI Leadership as requested.
  
• Program Support- In partnership with the manager lead the development of hospital processes to maintain an accredited cancer program by the American College of Surgeons/COC through a physician survey every three years. Develop compliance plans with revisions to the ACOS/COC standards as released. Communicate progress to the Cancer Committee. Support all aspects of the Cancer Committee with the committee chair and is a member of the committee. Responsible for publication of the Cancer Committee annual report, distributing to CCHMC Leadership. Establish and maintain professional liaison with other hospitals, physicians and staff.
  
• Resource- Serve as internal resource for colleagues, provide guidance, training, mentorship and supervision for other registry staff.
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
• Competitive retirement plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
CBDI Administration

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Salary Range
$52,104.00 - $63,960.00

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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