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SwedishAmerican Hospital

Cancer Registrar

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A Cancer Registrar is a data information specialist who collects and reports cancer statistics. They capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for cancer patients. This data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.

$82,462 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Cancer Registrar at SwedishAmerican Hospital Cancer Registrar at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, Illinois Posted in 16 days ago.
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Full-Time Job Description:
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday - Friday with work hours between 7:00am - 2:00pm, no weekends and no holidays. This is a hybrid/remote position. Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice Qualifications Associates degree or higher which includes successful completion of a human anatomy and physiology course and eligible to begin course work in Cancer Registry Management.
Required Associates degree from an NCRA approved Cancer Registry Management program and eligible to take Oncology Data Specialist certification exam. Preferred Work Experience Licenses & Certifications Oncology Data Specialist Certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire. Required Oncology Data Specialist certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire. Preferred Oncology Data Specialist certified, with more than 1 year of experience in a Cancer Registry. Preferred Current Illinois RN license. Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Description UW Northern Illinois benefits