NI-Registrar, Cancer

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

1/15/2021

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-3008CL

Job Title:

NI-Registrar, Cancer

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinates the automated cancer registry activities and maintains the data collection and retrieval systems associated with cancer diagnoses and treatment. Provides support for the Cancer Program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Abstracts and codes diagnostic and therapeutic data from medical records of reportable cancer cases within acceptable time frame.

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Maintains knowledge of reporting requirements and standards from pertinent regulatory bodies and advisory agencies. Ensures Registry’s compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies and Hospital cancer Program goals and objectives.

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Oversees and maintains Cancer Registry Database, ensuring quality control, completeness and accuracy. Enters and retrieves data from Cancer Registry and submits data to the Illinois Department of Public Health and American College of Surgeons in accordance with established regulations. Develops methods or techniques to verify all eligible cases are entered into system and assists with follow up activities to maintain compliance.

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Schedules and coordinates the Cancer Committee’s bimonthly meetings. In collaboration with the Committee chair and Director, prepares agendas and updates committee of registry status and requirements changes.

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Participates in a variety of approved studies and coordinates the publication of the Center’s annual report and community events. Assists with solutions to technical questions and performs a variety of duties.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Previous Cancer Registry experience in an acute care community hospital.

Preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) or RHIA or eligible for certification, pursuing or willing to pursue the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR). 

Required

 CTR certification preferred or is required to be obtained within 2 years of hire. 

Preferred

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Excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills.

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions.

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Good finger dexterity and computer skills.

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Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

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Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted.  Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift.  Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the “Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)” policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.