Sr Oncology Data Specialist

Additional Position Information

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references in one MS Word or PDF document. To review each applicant’s qualifications, the month and year of employment are needed. We encourage all applicants to provide this information initially to prevent delays in the review and/or the need to request additional information.

Required Education Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Certifications/Licenses Required Certified Oncology Data Specialists (ODS)

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job 3

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job experience as an Oncology Data Specialists / Certified Tumor Registrar

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Two additional years of cancer registry experience as an ODS
-C, combined with an associate degree and ODS certification, can substitute for the bachelor’s degree

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Have experience in working with a central cancer registry

Posting Number

Posting Number U01661P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date to Begin

Application Review Date to Begin 12/01/2025

Special Instructions Summary

LSU Health New Orleans seeks 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 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.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (
HRMADA ).

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.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings:
LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:
Additional Benefits

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• * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience or will by start date?
  • At least a Bachelor's Degree AND at least three years of experience as an Oncology Data Specialists / Certified Tumor Registrar
  • An Associate's Degree AND at least five years of cancer registry experience as an ODS-C AND an ODS certification
  • None of the above
• * Are you a Certified Oncology Data Specialists (ODS) or will you be by start date?
  • Yes
  • No