Cancer Registrar II
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
Job Description
Job ID: 21296Date Posted: 05/27/2011
Location: 27 Dry Dock Ave, South Boston
Job Family: Health Information Sys
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for identifying and registering patients with cancer. Reviewing and analyzing hospital records and other medical reports for relevant cancer data; determining and classifying demographics, primary site, histology, stage and treatment on all cancer sites; and performing annual patient follow-up. Data collection will meet the standards of the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry, the DF/PCC Cancer Registry, Disease Centers, clinicians, researchers, and administrators.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma plus some college courses; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Certified Tumor Registrar experience required. Formal course work or knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Minimum 2 years abstracting experience and able to abstract complex cancer sites. Require experience working with computers for data entry, report preparation, and internet use. Prefer experience with Elekta/IMPAC Metriq software.
Schedule:
40 hrs. Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm. This position is located at 27 Drydock, South Boston;
Some remoting is possible.
Employment Type
Full-Time
