Cancer Registry Specialist (CTR) — Impactful Oncology Data

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to examine medical and pathology records and abstract cancer data for the registry. You will translate terminology into standardized codes and compile data from multiple facilities to support accreditation and program compliance.

This role requires a CTR or CTR-Ready credential, 2 years of registry experience, and a background in Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in cancer registry data abstraction and coding.
• Education includes Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology at high school or college level.
• CTR certification or CTR-Ready status required or achievable.

Responsibilities

• Examine medical and pathology records to determine patient eligibility for the cancer registry.
• Abstract data from records using standardized codes to document diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain CTR credentialing and assist the cancer program with accreditation and reporting.

Skills

Cancer registry experience

Education

High School/College Level: Medical Terminology, Anatomy/Physiology

Job description

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Certified Tumor Registrar to examine medical and pathology records and abstract cancer data for the registry. You will translate terminology into standardized codes and compile data from multiple facilities to support accreditation and program compliance.

This role requires a CTR or CTR-Ready credential, 2 years of registry experience, and a background in Medical Terminology and Anatomy/Physiology.