Senior Tumor Registrar- Remote

Baystate Health; Oregon; Hybrid; 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. This role leads accurate cancer data abstraction, regulatory reporting, and program-wide data initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining registry data, ensuring Massachusetts state reporting, coordinating research support, supervising cancer registry staff, and collaborating with investigators and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• CTR certification required and must remain current.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with cancer registry principles and data collection.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Supervisory experience

COC Accreditation experience

Medical terminology

Data accuracy

Education

Associates degree

Certified Tumor Registrar - CTR

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Web-based applications

Job description

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 & Certifications:

Education: Associates Degree (Required)Certifications: Certified Tumor Registrar - OtherOtherOtherCompensationNote:

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 EmployerBaystate 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.