Senior Tumor Registrar (Remote) — Lead CTR & Research

Baystate Health; Wilmington (VT); 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 across remote states.

You will supervise registry staff, coordinate special projects, and serve as a resource to investigators and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Associates degree is required.
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification through NCRA is required to remain current.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• COC Accreditation experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated accuracy and 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 with high accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Massachusetts state regulations 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 outcome measurements.
• Support program accreditation via SAR for ACS certification.
• Provide team leadership by training and supervising registry staff.
• Serve as a resource to investigators and clinicians for registry activities.
• Manage multiple priorities and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Associates degree

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. The role focuses on maintaining accurate cancer registry data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting research and quality improvement across remote states.

You will supervise registry staff, coordinate special projects, and serve as a resource to investigators and clinicians.