Senior Tumor Registrar — Remote (CTR Lead)

Baystate Health; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Baystate Regional Cancer Program in Springfield, MA. You will review medical records, abstract cancer data, ensure regulatory compliance, and support research initiatives.

You will lead the registry team, coordinate special studies, and assist with accreditation efforts while maintaining high accuracy in data collection and reporting to state and ACS standards.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, required.
• Current Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification; 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 with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cancer registry data by reviewing records and abstracting information.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Massachusetts State Cancer Registry and ACS standards.
• Support research and quality improvement through audits and data analysis.
• Monitor patient follow-up and update survival information.
• Coordinate special projects, data collection, and outcome measurements.
• Support program accreditation by maintaining SAR for ACS certification.
• Provide team leadership and supervise tumor registry staff.
• Serve as a resource to investigators and clinicians for registry activities.
• Manage multiple priorities while following policies and timelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Data collection & research principles

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work capability

Medical terminology

MS Word & Excel

Education

Associates degree

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification

COC Accreditation experience

Tools

Medical databases

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Baystate Health seeks an experienced Senior Tumor Registrar to join the Baystate Regional Cancer Program in Springfield, MA. You will review medical records, abstract cancer data, ensure regulatory compliance, and support research initiatives.

You will lead the registry team, coordinate special studies, and assist with accreditation efforts while maintaining high accuracy in data collection and reporting to state and ACS standards.