The Oncology Data Specialist-Certified is responsible for complete and accurate abstracting of cancer data in accordance with the American College of Surgeons requirements and the Florida Cancer Data system. The incumbent identifies applicable cases for inclusion in the registry (case- finding), abstract and lifetime follow-up of cancer cases diagnosed and/or treated at Tampa General Hospital. This position also assists with various department activities including but not limited to tumor conferences, Cancer Committee meetings, CoC preparation for accreditation and survey, RCRS submissions and FCDS reporting.
Associate's Degree in Arts or Science
Oncology Data Specialist-Certified: If currently enrolled into an approved program, you must obtain their certification within first year of employment
Minimum of one year cancer registry abstracting experience in a Commission on Cancer (CoC) approved Cancer Registry.
Experience Cancer Registry Software (CNEXT/Oncology)
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
