Remote Senior Tumor Registry Lead (CTR)

Baystate Health; Clayton (NC); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Regional Cancer Program. You will review records, abstract cancer data, and ensure compliance with state and American College of Surgeons standards while supporting research and quality improvement.

The role includes supervising registry staff, coordinating special projects, and ensuring timely follow-ups. Must hold CTR certification, have an associates degree, and strong data-collection skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification through NCRA; certification must remain current.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• COC Accreditation experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of data collection and research principles.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Familiarity with federal and state research regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including medical databases, web-based applications, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate, implement, and reinforce policies with team members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and abstract cancer-related information with high accuracy.
• Maintain reporting to Massachusetts State Cancer Registry according to procedures and ACS standards.
• Conduct audits, special studies, and data analysis to support research and quality initiatives.
• Collect follow-up survival information for patients treated for cancer.
• Coordinate data collection and outcome measurements for projects.
• Maintain SAR for ACS accreditation.
• Train and supervise tumor registry staff and assign work.
• Collaborate with investigators, physicians, and staff on registry activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Medical databases

Job description

Baystate Health seeks an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Regional Cancer Program. You will review records, abstract cancer data, and ensure compliance with state and American College of Surgeons standards while supporting research and quality improvement.

The role includes supervising registry staff, coordinating special projects, and ensuring timely follow-ups. Must hold CTR certification, have an associates degree, and strong data-collection skills.