Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Full time, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday, Remote position.

Cancer Registrar 

Location: Davenport Cancer Clinic

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday, Remote position.

Job Description Summary 

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Job Description

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Cancer Registrar 

The Cancer Registrar works independently and is responsible for the cancer registry, organizing accreditation process activities for the American College of Surgeons cancer program, patient care evaluations, quality improvement activities, cancer conferences, annual report, and community and professional education programs.  Ongoing communications with the State Health registry of Iowa is required to maintain appropriate registry data sets and standards based on the SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results) program of the NCI (National Cancer Institute).

General Requirements:

Education: 2 year college program

Field Of Study: Cancer Registry Management (CRIM) or Cancer Information Management (CIM) from an NCRA accredited program

Special Training: Word processing with a minimum of 60 wpm; spreadsheet applications; medical terminology.

Licensure/Registration: CTR Certification within 24 months

Experience: No experience required.

Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.

Physical Demands: Low Intensity: Work requires a light or low amount of physical exertion. The job requirements for manual dexterity or physical manipulation are limited.  The need for physical stamina and endurance is of minimal or low significance.  The degree of physical strain produced on the job is somewhat taxing, but does not usually produce fatigue and require periods of rest.  Freedom of movement exists, and the job does not confine the employee to a prescribed body posture.  Body movement usually involves sitting and intermittent walking.  The position exceeds these low intensity demands rarely, 10% of the time or less.

Working Conditions: There are little or no adverse environmental conditions to consider.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: None

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

 

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.