Senior Tumor Registrar- Remote

Baystate Health; Ohio; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Baystate Regional Cancer Program in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on maintaining accurate cancer registry data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting research and quality improvement initiatives.

The position involves supervising registry staff, coordinating projects, and assisting with accreditation efforts. A CTR certification and an associates degree are required, with at least one year of supervisory

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; CTR certification required and current.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience; COC accreditation experience preferred.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and knowledge of data collection principles.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and relevant regulations; proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cancer registry data by reviewing records and abstracting information.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with state reporting and ACS standards.
• Support research and quality improvement through audits and data analysis.
• Monitor patient follow-up and update survival data for cancer cases.
• Coordinate special projects and assist with accreditation processes.
• Lead and train registry staff, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with investigators and clinicians to support registry activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Data collection knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Associates degree

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Baystate Regional Cancer Program in Springfield, MA.

Responsibilities

The Senior Tumor Registrar plays an important part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of cancer registry data used to support patient outcomes, clinical research, quality improvement, and regulatory reporting. You’ll review and analyze medical records, prepare and maintain comprehensive cancer abstracts, coordinate special studies, and ensure compliance with Massachusetts state requirements and American College of Surgeons standards.

The Senior Tumor Registrar also serves as a knowledgeable resource to investigators, physicians, and colleagues while helping support the daily operations and development of the cancer registry team.

• Maintain Accurate Cancer Registry Data: Review medical records and abstract cancer-related information with a high level of accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain reporting to the Massachusetts State Cancer Registry in accordance with established procedures, state regulations, and American College of Surgeons standards.
• Support Research & Quality Improvement: Conduct audits, special studies, and data analysis to support clinical research, patient outcomes, and Cancer Committee initiatives.
• Monitor Patient Follow-Up: Gather and update survival information for patients diagnosed and treated with cancer at Baystate Medical Center.
• Coordinate Special Projects: Support data collection, research study coordination, outcome measurements, and performance improvement indicators.
• Support Program Accreditation: Maintain the electronic Survey Application Record (SAR) required for American College of Surgeons certification.
• Provide Team Leadership: Assist with training and supervising tumor registry staff, assigning work, and monitoring performance.
• Serve as a Resource: Work with investigators, research coordinators, physicians, and other staff to support cancer registry activities and access to program services.
• Manage Multiple Priorities: Coordinate detailed projects while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and following established policies and procedures

Location

• Fully remote work opportunity in the following approved states : CT, FL, MD, NH, NC, OH, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, & VA

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours a week
• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Associates degree, required
• Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification through the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA). Certification must remain current throughout employment.
• At least 1 year of successful 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 and procedures with team members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Associates Degree (Required)

Certifications

Certified Tumor Registrar - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$29.30 - $33.68 - $39.83

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.