Cancer Registrar Part-Time Day Shift

Company: Tenet Healthcare
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Description

As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 164 beds and hundreds of physicians, Sierra Vista puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare to Central Coast residents and visitors. Its distinct, high-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics and trauma. Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the county s designated trauma center. Sierra Vista is recognized as a leader in orthopedics, cancer care and is a Joint Commission accredited primary stroke center. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Job Summary

Collects, monitors and interprets information accurately on cancer and cancer related patients. Treatment data is collected from sources outside of the reporting facility.

Codes, classifies and indexes stage of disease and treatment information. Ensures that staging forms are completed and physicians are prepared to report to the Tumor Board. Reports to the Cancer Program Administrator. Assists in the coordination of Cancer Program development. Assesses and monitors compliance of the hospital s Cancer Program with regulatory requirements as set forth by CoC and The Joint Commission. Reports all abstracted data to CCR within the six month time frame in the timely manner from the initial diagnosis and other cancer related malignancies as required by state law. Provides direction for the coordination of the CoC Survey process. Assesses and identifies changes that are needed in each of the eligibility requirements. Researches and stays abreast of Cancer Program standards, makes suggestions to the Cancer Program Administrator, Cancer Committee, and Tumor Registry to ensure compliance with the CoC accrediting body. Participates in the coordination and implementation of policies and procedures for the Cancer Program. Disseminates a report of patient outcomes to the oncologists/physicians and Cancer Committee and makes recommendations for corrective actions. Performs other duties as assigned related to Initiating the Cancer Program and Survey preparation.

Qualifications

Required Education: A.S. or Equivalent

Preferred: B.A./B.S.

Required License/Certification

Certified Cancer/Tumor Registrar Certification. Computer experience and proficiency in the use of multiple software packages. Prior experience in an established cancer registry.

Job: Non-Clinical/Administrative

Primary Location: San Luis Obispo, California

Facility: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center

Job Type: PT1

Shift Type: Days

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