Cancer Registrar Jobs
Cancer Registrar jobs are open across hospitals, cancer centers, and health systems, from entry-level abstractors to senior registry directors, with specializations in coding compliance, database management, and oncology data analytics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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100% FTE, Monday - Friday with work hours between 7:00am - 2:00pm, no weekends and no holidays. This is a hybrid/remote position.
Additional components of compensation may include:
Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
- Associates degree or higher which includes successful completion of a human anatomy and physiology course and eligible to begin course work in Cancer Registry Management. Required
- Associates degree from an NCRA approved Cancer Registry Management program and eligible to take Oncology Data Specialist certification exam. Preferred
- Oncology Data Specialist Certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire. Required
- Oncology Data Specialist certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire. Preferred
- Oncology Data Specialist certified, with more than 1 year of experience in a Cancer Registry. Preferred
- Current Illinois RN license. Preferred
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, Monday - Friday with work hours between 7:00am - 2:00pm, no weekends and no holidays. This is a hybrid/remote position.
Additional components of compensation may include:
Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice
- Associates degree or higher which includes successful completion of a human anatomy and physiology course and eligible to begin course work in Cancer Registry Management. Required
- Associates degree from an NCRA approved Cancer Registry Management program and eligible to take Oncology Data Specialist certification exam. Preferred
- Oncology Data Specialist Certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire. Required
- Oncology Data Specialist certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire. Preferred
- Oncology Data Specialist certified, with more than 1 year of experience in a Cancer Registry. Preferred
- Current Illinois RN license. Preferred
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The qualifications that appear most often in cancer registrar jobs.
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association
- Proficiency in cancer registry software such as MedLearn, METRIQ, or Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems
- Knowledge of ICD-O-3 coding, AJCC staging, and SEER summary staging guidelines
- Experience abstracting oncology cases from pathology, operative, and radiology reports
- Familiarity with state cancer reporting requirements and Commission on Cancer accreditation standards
- Associate or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related health sciences field
Tips for Your Cancer Registrar Job Search
Highlight your CTR credential prominently
Put your Certified Tumor Registrar credential in your resume header, not buried in a certifications section. Hiring managers screen for CTR status first, and applicants without it front and center are often filtered out before a human reads the file.
Quantify your abstracting speed and accuracy
Employers want to know how many cases you abstract per day and your error rate on quality audits. Replace vague phrases like 'maintained registry database' with specific output numbers and any accuracy benchmarks you hit during internal or state audits.
Target roles by registry software you already know
Filter openings by the registry software named in the posting, such as MedLearn, Elekta METRIQ, or Rocky Mountain Cancer Data Systems. Matching your hands-on software experience to the listing language cuts screening time and strengthens your application immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cancer registrar openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live abstracting or coding exercise
Many cancer registrar interviews include a timed abstracting exercise or a set of ICD-O-3 coding questions drawn from a sample pathology report. Review the current SEER summary staging manual and practice converting operative and pathology notes into AJCC stage before your interview.
Negotiate using state reporting volume as context
When discussing compensation, anchor the conversation to the complexity and volume of state reportable cases your target employer handles. A high-volume trauma center with multiple primary-site specialties requires different expertise than a community hospital, and that distinction supports a stronger starting offer.
Cancer Registrar Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cancer registrars?
The companies hiring the most cancer registrars right now include UC Health, UW Health, and Atrium Health, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems with National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers tend to post the highest volumes of openings year-round.
How many cancer registrar jobs are remote?
About 67% of cancer registrar openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, a share that has grown steadily as hospitals adopted electronic health records and cloud-based registry platforms. Abstracting and coding roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while supervisor and compliance positions more often require at least partial on-site presence.
How do you become a cancer registrar?
Start by completing an accredited health information management program or a cancer registry-specific training course recognized by the National Cancer Registrars Association. Gain hands-on experience abstracting cases in a hospital or cancer center setting, then sit for the Certified Tumor Registrar exam once you meet the eligibility requirements. Maintaining CTR status requires ongoing continuing education to stay current with coding and staging changes.
How do you get hired as a cancer registrar with little experience?
Focus on roles posted as entry-level abstractor or registry assistant, which are specifically designed for candidates still working toward CTR eligibility. Completing a formal cancer registry training program and volunteering or interning in a hospital health information department strengthens your application before you have paid experience. Demonstrating familiarity with ICD-O-3 coding concepts and any registry software, even through coursework, signals readiness to hiring managers.
What does the cancer registrar interview process look like?
Most cancer registrar interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your abstracting background and CTR status, followed by a panel interview with the registry director and sometimes a compliance or oncology team lead. Expect at least one practical component, such as a case-abstracting exercise or a set of staging and coding questions based on a sample pathology report. Final rounds at larger health systems may include a tour of the registry department and a conversation about state reporting workflows.
Where can I find and apply to cancer registrar jobs?
You can find and apply to cancer registrar jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, cancer centers, and health systems across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and certification level, then apply directly to each listing without any intermediary step. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you an edge on recently posted positions.
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