At this level the Tumor Registrar/Coordinator is responsible for the professional and administrative management of a registry in a large complex medical/Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) referral center and research program affiliated with a medical school. The work of the position supports the care and treatment given to patients with malignant conditions.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited: Responsible for developing, implementing, planning, organizing, actuating, and control of all activities in the Tumor Registry program. In this capacity, the Tumor Registry Coordinator coordinates all Tumor Registry activities associated with the cancer program at this VA facility. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating Cancer Committee activities and providing advisory and technical service to administrative, medical, and ancillary professional staff as it relates to the integration of the Cancer Committee policy and procedures, the accreditation standards of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Program, the VA Oncology Program and the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program, and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). Incumbent has full authority to administer the Tumor Registry program at this facility. Incumbent makes recommendations for changes to the Cancer Committee, the Cancer Committee Chairperson, the Cancer Liaison, and the Cancer Program Director to the American College of Surgeons. Incumbent is an integral part of the Cancer Program at this Medical Center Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Subject to change based upon the needs of the facility) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 629-00660-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience and Education: Experience. One year of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. Six months of the required one year of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work. OR Education. Two years above high school with a minimum of 12 semester hours directly related to MRT work (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and introduction to health records). OR Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and experience: (a) Six months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record and one year above high school with a minimum of six semester hours of health information technology courses. (b) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision. Training may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience, provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures. The position requires six additional months of experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology and general understanding of the health record. English Language Proficiency. MRT (Cancer Registrar) candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a [MRT (Cancer Registrar)] on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education that is part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply: (1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. (2) MRTs [(Cancer Registrar)] who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) MRTs [(Cancer Registrar)] initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education that meets all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. (4) Employees who are retained as a MRT [(Cancer Registrar)] under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation, lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a MRT [(Cancer Registrar)]. Grade Determinations: Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated [Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities]. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate [all of] the following KSAs: Knowledge and understanding of ACoS and/or facility requirements for administering, monitoring, and reporting compliance of the cancer program to the governing bodies[.] Ability to interpret data [ ] to set, evaluate, and adjust the cancer program and/or facility goals and objectives[.] Ability to inform cancer registry staff on the technical components of the cancer database, coordinate workflow and monitor data for accuracy and quality measures[.] Ability to multitask[.] Ability to communicate with diverse disciplines regarding the facility requirements of the cancer program[.] Ability to analyze and interpret data for use in facility strategic planning[.] Ability to develop cancer program/cancer registry policies and procedures to ensure patient-centered care for cancer patients in accordance with government wide, agency, and facility requirements. Preferred Experience: Oncology References: VA Handbook 5005/128 PART II APPENDIX G35 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation. May required standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address New Orleans VA Medical Center 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 US
• Name: Willie Martin
• Phone: (504) 507-2000 X7758
• Email: [email protected]