Senior Tumor Registrar- Remote

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

Job summary

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

The Senior Tumor Registrar will review records, maintain cancer abstracts, and coordinate special studies while ensuring compliance with Massachusetts state requirements and ACS standards. Strong leadership and data-analytic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification must remain current throughout employment.
• 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 and procedures with team members.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cancer registry data and abstracts with high accuracy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Massachusetts state reporting and ACS standards.
• Support research and quality improvement through audits and data analysis.
• Monitor patient follow-up and update survival information.
• Coordinate special projects and data collection for research studies.
• Support program accreditation, SAR documentation for ACS.
• Provide team leadership and supervise registry staff.
• Serve as a resource to investigators and clinicians for registry activities.
• Manage multiple priorities while adhering to policies and deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Data collection principles

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree

CTR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Medical databases

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:

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.