Position requires the following skill sets:

Familiarity with Louisiana geography

• For assignment of correct region of cancer diagnosis

Background with knowledge, recognition, and application of medical terminology

• Ability to read and interpret pathology reports and terminology.
• Must acquire knowledge of coding, processing, scanning and uploading paper pathology reports from a variety of Louisiana facilities in various phases of conversion to electronic pathology reports (Note: there is no standardized format in pathology reporting so the screener must have the experience to recognize, locate, and interpret the key diagnostic terms.

Knowledge in data entry:

• Word
• Excel
• Access (preferred, but not essential)
• SEER*DMS – LTR’s data management system; will be taught

Letters and documents

• Grammar
• Formatting
• Accuracy

Familiarity with document quality control

• Accurate entry of pathology report data into the registry database management system (SEER*DMS);
• Attention to detail
• Good observational skills
• Ability to edit and recognize data error & omission

o Problem solver

Must be enrolled as a part-time student in good standing.

Preferable a student from LSUHSC School of Public Health

Louisiana Tumor Registry - Mission - To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention. Vision - To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.

The LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans (LSUHSC, N.O.) School of Public Health (SPH) is one of six professional schools within the University. The SPH provides five Master’s level, three PhD level, and one Bachelor’s level program in addition to its numerous research and service programs in order to advance the public’s health and well-being through education, research and service with a focus on issues affecting Louisiana. For additional information about SPH please visit: https://sph.lsuhsc.edu

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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