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Certified Tumor Registrar/Oncology Data Specialist

South Shore Health

South Shore Health

IT
Weymouth, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 11, 2024

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number:

R-18355

Facility:

LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street101 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190


Department Name:

SSH Cancer Registry Cancer Center

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)Under general supervision and according to established objectives and procedures, codes and abstracts cancer data, follows-up cancer patients and performs long and short term audits.

Identify, abstract and provide follow up for patients with cancer. Includes reviewing and analyzing hospital records and other medical reports for cancer data. Data collection and determination includes: demographics, primary site, histology, stage and treatment on all cancer primaries. Data will be coded and recorded according to the Commission on Cancer Standards for Oncology Registry Entry and the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry, as well as ICD-O, AJCC, SEER and Solid Tumor Manual. Required: Certified Tumor Registrar Certification (CTR)/Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or able to pass the CTR examination within 1 year of date of hire; ability to work independently, abstract all cancer sites, complete follow-up including recurrences and subsequent treatment and case finding, assist with Tumor Boards as necessary. Knowledge of METRIQ software preferred.

Monday-Friday 7:00-3:30, open to flexible start times.

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements: