Cancer Registrar/Oncology Data Specialist

Summary
The Cancer Registrar, at Dana-Farber Cancer Center in Weymouth 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.

Key Responsibilities:
Maintains Cancer Registry Files for Facility. Codes and abstracts Cancer related data as per procedure established by STORE (Commission on Cancer Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), the MCR (Massachusetts State Cancer Registry) and SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results). Summarizes patient's hospital record for completion including demographic information, diagnostic information, histological information, staging and therapy rendered into abstracting system.

Reports all new cases to Massachusetts Cancer Registry through the computerized registry system. In accordance with the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (ACOS, COC) guidelines, maintains registry files and logs of all hospital cancer cases.

Conducts annual lifetime follow up on patients in the Cancer Registry by reviewing the medical record or contacting the physician. Enters all follow-up information into the METRIQ Computer software.

Assists with the Hospitals Organization of Cancer Program activities

Arrange and coordinate weekly Tumor Boards. Compiles reports on incidence of cancer for internal agencies using the METRIQ database and performs studies as requested. Maintains a Request Log documenting studies.

Participates in research data collection as determined by the Cancer Committee and prepares statistical reports and analysis as requested. Provides data on cancer patient population and related statistics for hospital planning and administration as requested.

Remains abreast of development in the field of Cancer Registry by pursuing a program of self-development. Participates in educational activities by the National Cancer Registrar's Association and Cancer Registrars Association of New England.

Develops, implements and revises policies and procedures of Cancer Registry. Ensures policies and procedures are in compliance with Massachusetts State Cancer Registry. Maintains the Policy and Procedure Log in the Cancer Registrar

Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Experience/Skills/Abilities:
Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Medical Record Technology or Nursing

Certification

A minimum of five years Cancer Registry experience preferred.

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. by the National Cancer Registrar's Association