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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.
