Certified Tumor Registrar

We are looking for a Certified Tumor Registrar with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy to join the team at Houston Methodist. This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in cancer research and patient care.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining medical records of patients with cancer, and for ensuring that these records are complete and accurate. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.The required qualifications for this role include: a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Tumor Registrar, a current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification, knowledge of cancer registry principles and conventions, and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain up-to-date medical records for patients with cancer, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
2. Monitor and review patient data in accordance with applicable cancer registry principles and conventions.
3. Communicate effectively with medical staff, patients, and other stakeholders.
4. Ensure that all data is collected, stored, and reported in a timely manner.
5. Monitor and update patient data in the cancer registry system.
6. Prepare and submit cancer registry reports in a timely manner.
7. Remain current on applicable cancer registry principles and conventions.
8. Adhere to Houston Methodist's policies and procedures.
9. Provide support to other members of the cancer registry team.
10. Participate in educational activities related to cancer registry.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Certified Tumor Registrar in Houston, TX, USA is $65,000 - $88,000 per year. This range is based on the salaries of job postings on the JobzMall website in the Houston, TX area as of October 2020.

Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship quaternary care hospital of Houston Methodist academic medical center. Located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, Houston Methodist Hospital was established in 1919 during the height of the Spanish influenza epidemic as an outreach ministry of Methodist Episcopal Church. Houston Methodist comprises eight hospitals, an academic institute, a primary care group, and more than 300 locations throughout greater Houston. The hospital has consistently ranked as "One of America's Best Hospitals" according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has earned worldwide recognition in multiple specialties including cardiovascular surgery, cancer, epilepsy treatment and organ transplantation. Houston Methodist System changed its official name to Houston Methodist in 2013.