| Job Title |
Tumor Registrar |
| Job Description |
Compiles And Maintains Records Of Hospital Patients Treated
For Cancer To Provide Data For Physicians And Research Studies,
Utilizing Tumor Registry Data System: Reviews Hospital Records
To Identify And Compile Patient Data For Use In Cancer
Management Program And To Comply With Government Regulations.
Reviews Patient's Medical Record, Abstracts And Codes
Information, Such As Demographic Characteristics, History And
Extent Of Disease, Diagnostic Procedures And Treatment, And
Enters Data Into Computer. Contacts Discharged Patients, Their
Families, And Physicians To Maintain Registry With Follow-up
Information, Such As Quality Of Life And Length Of Survival Of
Cancer Patients. Prepares Statistical Reports, Narrative
Reports And Graphic Presentations Of Tumor Registry Data For
Use By Hospital Staff, Researchers, And Other Users Of Registry
Data. May Supervise Subordinate Tumor Registry Staff And Be
Known As Manager, Tumor Registry (medical Ser.).
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