Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) - 100% Remote, must live in the greater Houston area

JOB SUMMARY
At Houston Methodist, the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) is responsible for complete and accurate data collection/abstracting in accordance with state law as detailed in the Texas Cancer Incidence Act, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program Standards (ACOS CoC PS), and HM guidelines. The CTR is to ensure that all healthcare cancer information is thoroughly reviewed and assigned appropriate codes and staging such that the statistical data base is accurate, complete, and timely for required reporting. The CTR also participates in continuous improvement, reporting, and follow-up programs in order to meet departmental goals. Assists management and colleagues in all aspects of cancer program activities.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) by National Board for Certified Registrars

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to code cancer data utilizing International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICDO), FORDS, American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), SEER Summary Stage and Texas Cancer Reporting Handbook
• Knowledge of statistics, medical terminology, and anatomy
• Basic computer skills as related to database and other software applications related to registry data management
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Detail oriented

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Attire	Yes/No
Uniform	No
Scrubs	No
Business professional	Yes
Other (dept approved)	No

On-Call*

No (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above.

Travel**

May require travel within	Yes
Houston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside	No
of Houston Metropolitan area

**Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: ________________________

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Montgomery County and the north Houston region by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers 293 beds and access to the most innovative care. In January 2022, the hospital opened Healing Tower – a $250-million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical/surgical and women’s services and nine operating rooms. It also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department.

Houston Methodist The Woodlands is recognized as a comprehensive stroke center, an orthopedic center of excellence by DNV, designated as a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and has achieved Magnet Designation for nursing excellence from the ANCC. Houston Methodist The Woodlands is also ranked No. 1 nationally out of 148 members in the Complex Care Medical Centers cohort to be recognized for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care based on the 2022 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking.