Certified Tumor Registrar

Certified Tumor Registrar

POSITION SUMMARY:

To collect and utilize data of patients with a diagnosis of malignancy, benign, or questionable tumor(s) that are considered reportable by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the American College of Surgeons (ACOS)and maintain efficient operations of the tumor registry.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent and Certification by the National Board for Certification of Registrars required. College degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two years hospital or allied health field experience. Computer literacy and Medical terminology required

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Physical and cognitive requirements: Position's physical requirements necessitate a full range of body motion including but not limited to, physically assisting patients, requiring stretching, bending, lifting, sitting, kneeling, stooping, standing, walking, pushing and pulling.

Position is classified according to the USDOL as Very Heavy Work which is defined as exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH0 guidelines, which recommends that the average worker not lift more than 51 pounds without assistance, will be followed. Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination are also required as is constant talking and listening in English.

Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including speech clarity, understanding the information relayed, deductive and inductive reasoning skills (the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense and the ability to combine pieces of information to/from general rules or conclusion respectively). Considerable walking, standing, sitting, reaching, filing, typing and photocopying required. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environment related to changing needs of patients with acute, chronic and complex and/or terminal disease processes.

Ability to work cooperatively within health system, multidisciplinary team members (i.e. MD's, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Laboratory, etc). Ability to utilize effective time management skills to set priorities to perform responsibilities, problem solve and deliver care.

Area of Talent: Professional Administration

Organization: The Valley Hospital

Department: VH ONCOLOGY SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Shift: Day

Status: Full Time (36+ hrs/week)

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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United States