Certified Cancer Registrar

Overview

A Certified Cancer Registrar identifies, registers, analyzes, and reports cancer registry information to support cancer surveillance, treatment planning, research, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar) is required.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, typing and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and organize and prioritize work.

General Skill Requirements

• Adaptability
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Communications
• Cohoperation
• Job Knowledge
• Judgment
• Problem solving
• Quality
• Quantity
• Concentration
• Supervision

Education And/or Other Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification as a CTR is required.
• Two years previous experience in cancer registry.

Environmental Factors

• Minimal exposure to irritating, unpleasant or hazardous elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

• Light physical exertion, including occasional standing, bending, reaching and occasional carrying of light loads.

Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work under stress, adapt to changing conditions and exercise appropriate independent judgment.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complies with American College of Surgeons standards for cancer registry operations, including accurate collection and analysis of reportable cancer diagnosis data.
• Abstracts cancer registry data sets in accordance with established national standards and reporting requirements.
• Obtains, updates, and maintains ongoing follow-up information for all patients within the cancer registry database.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED REPORTS MONTHLY TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ANNUALLY TO THE NATIONAL CANCER DATA BASE, AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL REPORTS TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AS REQUESTED.
• Maintains active Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential through required continuing education, in-services, and professional meetings to ensure competency and professional development.
• PERFORMS ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OR ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR.