Holy Redeemer Health System

Job Description:

Careers that reflect your talent. Your future’s calling.

Holy Redeemer Health System is a place that centers its attention on our employees so that you can learn, grow and lead. It’s this emphasis that helps our employees contribute to our success as a workplace of choice. As our story continues to unfold, we invite you to add your own chapter.

We are seeking a hands-on Lead Cancer Registrar to supervise Cancer Registry staff as well as participate in the daily operation of the Cancer Registry. Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the cancer-related data collection system
• The identification, retrieval and reporting of neoplasms; coding, abstracting, and entering clinical and demographic information into the cancer registry database
• Assisting in maintaining follow-ups using the METRIQ database to assist in facility and medical community strategic planning, research initiatives and quality improvement activities
• Ensuring physician compliance with AJCC Staging requirements
• Acting as liaison and assuring compliance with the Commission on Cancer (CoC) and the Holy Redeemer Hospital Cancer Program
• Conducting registry QC activities and quarterly QA reviews of abstracting, case-finding and follow-up duties.

Requirements include Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology or Bachelor’s in Health Information Management, and previous experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Cancer Registry operations or highly-relevant clinical experience. Requires knowledge of data coding, American College of Surgeon’s FORDS and PCR manual, ICD-0 coding, and Cancer Staging (AJCC, Collaborative and summary staging system). Registered Health Information Administrator or Registered Health Information Technician preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits which include medical, dental, Paid Time Off, pension plan, tuition reimbursement and the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Apply Online:

https://careers.holyredeemer.com/us/en/job/HOLIA008H2539/Lead-Cert-Cancer-Registrar.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network

Introduction:

Our people make Lehigh Valley Health Network a great place to work. Join us in applying for our Tumor Registrar position in the Cancer Data Management department.

Be part of inspiring passion. At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), the deep connection we have with our patients and with each other is undeniable. In fact, we rely upon each other’s strengths and passion to deliver exceptional patient satisfaction and high quality service each and every day.

Lehigh Valley Hospital has ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” for 21 consecutive years. LVHN is also a Magnet Hospital, recognized three times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for attracting and retaining the best professional nurses. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital received an “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2014 Hospital Safety Score, the highest grade in patient safety. These three recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology.

Job Description:

Join our Tumor Registrar team and receive up to a $2,500 sign on bonus and have the ability to work remotely.

Identifies all cases of cancer for accession into the Tumor Registry, following requirements of Commission on Cancer, Pennsylvania Cancer Registry and Cancer Committee and performs annual follow up of all living cases. After orientation period, ability to work on site at either Allentown or Bethlehem locations and ability to work half the week offsite.

Required Qualifications:

Must have Tumor Registry Certification. Prior experience in ICD-O coding and using cancer related staging systems. Certification is mandatory. Knowledge of tumor registry theory and operations acquired by obtaining certification (CTR/ART). Certification is mandatory but may be acquired within three years of date of hire. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and, pathophysiology acquired through formal education or work experience so that records can be analyzed and data abstracted accurately.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree in health related field. Certified Tumor Registrar with two plus years experience in a hospital based tumor registry.

Education Qualifications:

High School graduate with specialized training in Tumor Registry abstracting.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

https://jobs.lvhn.org/job/allentown/tumor-registrar/678/6089457