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Job ID: 64971
Facility: Catholic Health System
Department: Cancer Registry
Position Type: Full-time
Location of Facility: Buffalo, NY, United States



Position Title

Cancer Registrar - Cancer Registry (CH)

Position Overview

Cancer Registrar - Cancer Registry (CH): Cancer Registrar maintains components of the Cancer Registry and the computerized data collection system for cancer cases consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and accreditation requirements paying special attention to compliance with the American College of Surgeons’ requirements for an approved program. He/she abstracts and codes clinical data using the ELEKTA IMPAC METRIQ software, obtains long-term follow-up data, and analyzes health records according to standards. He/she processes, maintains, compiles and reports this health information data. While working at non-CoC-approved facilities, the Cancer Registrar abstracts all cancer cases deemed reportable to the New York State Cancer Registry in accordance with the Cancer Research Improvement Act of 1997, using the Abstract Plus software.

REPORTS TO:
Cancer Registry Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM):

Education
· Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credentials required. CTR-eligible candidates will be considered with the agreement that
if hired, the employee must sit for the first scheduled CTR exam after the one year anniversary of hire date and must pass this exam within 2 tries.
· Associate Degree in Health Information Technology with RHIT (or RHIT-eligible) credentials or a Bachelor Degree in Health Information Administration with RHIA (or RHIA-eligible) credentials is required.
· Maintains credentials by meeting NCRA’s continuing education requirements.

Experience
· Six (6) – twelve (12) months experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability
· Thorough knowledge of ICD-O-3 coding, AJCC staging, and SEER Summary Staging.
· Knowledge of FORDS manual standards.
· Computer literate, knowledge & experience with Abstract Plus and IMPAC Medical Registry Services (MRS) software preferred.
· Ability to read medical record documents and utilize computer to enter demographic, diagnostic, procedural and follow up data throughout the day.
· Must possess good communication skills.

Credentials
· Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Credentials/or CTR eligible required.
· RHIT or RHIA Credentials or eligible required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Individual works in an office setting utilizing computer to enter cancer registry data. NYS driver’s license and transportation is required. Individual required to travel between the four hospitals of Catholic Health.

Environment
· Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.

Physical Effort
§ Minimum physical effort required, typical of most office work.
ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (SEDENTARY)
Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Overall Strength Category: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)

Dictionary Of Occupational Titles
Constant (C) 67-100% Workday
Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday
Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday
Not Present (N)

Activity - Job Demand
Walk – Occasional
Climb Stairs – Occasional
Stoop – Occasional
Kneel – Occasional
Crouch – Occasional
Reach (immediate) – Frequent
Reach (overhead) – Occasional
Handling – Frequent
Fingering - Frequent
Sitting – Frequent
Standing – Occasional
Push Cart - Occasional
Pull Cart - Occasional



HR Use Only:NYS DOL
HR Use Only:WW
HR Use Only:HH

Additional Information

Days
Hours:7-3; 7:30-3:30, 8-4; 8:30-4:30
Job Grade:N13
Union Job:No




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