Certified Tumor Registrar

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Announcement Details Open Date 02/19/2026 Requisition Number PRN16782N Job Title Certified Tumor Registrar Working Title Certified Tumor Registrar Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 10-19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Daytime business hours, no holidays. Flexible. Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00216 - Utah Cancer Registry Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 22.18 to 34.63 Close Date 05/20/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Certified Tumor Registrar is responsible for casefinding, coding, staging and abstracting all reportable cancers and certain benign tumors diagnosed or treated in Utah within the guidelines of the Utah Cancer Registry, Utah Department of Health, Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program, National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR), and other applicable regulatory bodies. Maintains compliance with cancer registry related policies and procedures. Maintains a current knowledge of staging, coding, and abstracting standards and requirements. Responsibilities 1. Abstracts, reviews and edits cases of malignancies and certain benign tumors which are reportable to the organization. 2. Performs casefinding, coding, staging and quality control on reportable cancer cases utilizing ICD-O-3, ICD-10-CM, SEER Extent of Disease Staging, SEER Summary Staging, treatment coding guidelines, and all SEER and NPCR guidelines. 3. Reviews and interprets patient information as it relates to registry data requirements and use to assess quality data in order to make necessary improvements, corrections, and feedback. 4. Complies with state and federal mandates that require the Utah Cancer Registry to report all diagnosed and/or treated malignancies and certain benign tumors. 5. Participates in the quality management of the registry data and activities 6. Contacts providers and other state cancer registries per the database to gather detailed information and verify or correct patient information. 7. Identifies, researches, plans, develops, implements with department/individual collaboration on regulatory standards, and provides appropriate timely response to inquiries, questions and/or concerns. 8. Compiles data and generates reports for special studies. 9. Assists in retrieving and compiling data for reporting, preparation of annual reporting, or other projects. 10. Assists in development and review of cancer registry policies and procedures. 11. Attends department meetings, conferences or trainings as assigned. 12. Ability to organize and lead teams. Prioritizes and coordinates work processes. Ability to assist in conflict management of team. Provides support to supervisor and management. Minimum Qualifications Required * Current certification as Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS-C) with the National Cancer Registrars Association. * Associate's degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) related field, or equivalency. * Two years of related experience. Preferred * RHIT or RHIA Certification. * Certification in NCRA related area Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Preferences Ability to work efficiently and independently. Asks for help when needed. Takes ownership for quality and timeliness of work. Excited to advance personal knowledge. Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. 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A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a current certification as Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS-C) with the National Cancer Registrars Association? * Yes * No * * Do you have at least 2 years of related experience? * Yes * No * * Do you have an Associate's degree in a Health Information Management or National Cancer Registrar Association (NCRA) related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter * Resume Optional Documents * Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only * Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only

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