CERT ONCOLOGY ABSTRACTOR

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required:  High School completion / GED

Successful completion of any Associate’s degree or the equivalent (60 college-level credit hours) is necessary to be eligible for CTR certification.  The coursework must include two semesters (six total credit hours) in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology (Grade of C or better is required).

Additional requirements:

 Type of degree: Successful completion of, at minimum, any Associate’s degree or the equivalent (60 college-level credit hours)

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) from the National Cancer Registrars Association.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required:  No prior job-related work experience

Preferred experience: Cancer Registry

Knowledge/Skills

• Time management skills and self-direction with the ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving, appropriate judgment and decision-making skills.
• Coding principles preferred.
• Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology terminology experience preferred.
• Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Internet skills, strong computer skills and word processing data entry skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interactions with physicians, ancillary staff and volunteers.
• Strong organization skills