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Certified Tumor Registrar jobs are open across hospitals, cancer centers, academic medical systems, and health systems at every level from entry-level abstractor to registry director, with specializations in data quality, cancer staging, and registry management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title: Tumor Registrar
Department: Radiation Oncology
Location: Lipson Cancer Institute - Rochester General, 1425 Portland Avenue, 1st Floor, Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8-hour shifts, 7am-330pm
SUMMARY
As a working supervisor, supervises and serves as coach and educational resource to other Cancer Registry staff through directing, training, monitoring, and managing daily operations. Identifies, registers, and maintains a database of patients with malignant and non-malignant tumors, utilizing a tumor registry data system. Participates in the activities of data collection, editing, special studies, follow-up and quality assurance. Assists in the analysis of data and disseminates information at a state and national level within guidelines, ensuring conformity of data. Assists in the collection of data for special studies and projects, prepares statistics and reports, and adheres to set standards and policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a working supervisor, responsible for the daily operations of the Tumor Registry including management of workflow, scheduling, training, mentoring, acting as an educational resource, and monitoring.
Maintains a reportable list including those diagnoses that are to be included in the registry and those that are excluded.
- Maintains a computerized suspense file identifying cases to be entered into the registry.
- Maintains a computerized accession register of all reportable cases accessioned in the registry.
Ensures accuracy of data collection on all registry cases for future patient care and research.
- Reviews patient records, collecting 17 required fields of information as outlined in the FORDS1, SEER2, AJCC3, Collaborative Staging, ICD-O4, and New York State Department of Health Manuals.
- Utilizes multiple sources when analyzing patient information to ensure accurate data abstracting.
- Performs in-house reviews to assure quality of data and implement new data criteria.
- Abstracts all core data elements according to the FORDS Manual.
- Assigns proper topography and morphology codes according to ICD- coding classification system.
- Assigns proper stage describing the extent of the reportable disease according to the AJCC Staging of Cancer and SEER manuals.
- Enters all abstracted data information into the cancer registry software program.
- Responsible for identification, retrieval, and reporting of neoplasms, coding, abstracting, and entering clinical and demographic information into the cancer registry database.
Maintains a comprehensive method to identify and track patients due for follow-up regarding current health status.
- Maintains a computerized system that identifies the annual follow-up date for each registry patient and determines those patients considered lost to follow-up.
- Reviews patient re-admission records to collect current health status.
- Reviews radiation reports to aid in determining a patient’s current health status.
- Updates registry and follow-up files on all deceased patients.
- Processes reports and updates all patient information on pre-existing registry patients.
- Maintains a five-year follow-up rate of at least 9% and at least an 8% follow-up rate on patients in the registry since the reference date of 198.
- Utilizes hospital admissions computer system to track patients.
- Sends patient and physician contact letters when current follow-up is not obtained.
- Maintains a computerized system to identify lost to follow-up patients.
Complies with departmental and Hospital-wide policies and procedures.
- Complies with hospital confidentiality policies
- Maintains expectations regarding an acceptable level of attendance.
- Maintains a complete and accurate record of time worked.
- Completes all hospital mandatory in-services on an annual basis.
- Assists with development, formulation, construction, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various regulations.
Maintains up to date knowledge in regard to changing requirements and improvements in job procedures and performance.
- Participates in group meetings regarding department subject matter.
- Attends monthly department meetings or scheduled group meetings or reads and understands meeting minutes. Also attends and reports at quarterly cancer committee meetings.
- Attend department workshops/training sessions and educational seminars.
- Attends educational lectures/conferences/seminars to maintain required certification and improve knowledge and professional expertise.
Supports and adheres to Cancer Committees and Commissions standards
- Facilitates compliance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standards for the facility Cancer Program.
- Maintains standards as set by the American College of Surgeons – Commission on Cancer.
- Assists and participates in Cancer Committee as directed by the Cancer Program Coordinator and/or the Cancer Committee Chairman
- Assists with development of Cancer Committee’s Annual Report
- Responsible for communicating with and coordinating submittal of information to Cancer Data Registry of Idaho, National Cancer Data Base, and the Commission on Cancer.
- Serves as primary lead for adherence and preparation of the American College of Surgeons survey.
- Responds to inquiries and requests of registry data in a timely manner.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- 1Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards
- 2Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results
- 3American Joint Committee on Cancer
- 4International Classification of Diseases for Oncology
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree
- 2 to 3 years varied work experience in cancer registration
- Knowledge of Commission on Cancer program standards
- Experience using applicable cancer registry reporting software
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
Required Licensure/Certification Skills
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$25.00 - $33.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Title: Tumor Registrar
Department: Radiation Oncology
Location: Lipson Cancer Institute - Rochester General, 1425 Portland Avenue, 1st Floor, Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8-hour shifts, 7am-330pm
SUMMARY
As a working supervisor, supervises and serves as coach and educational resource to other Cancer Registry staff through directing, training, monitoring, and managing daily operations. Identifies, registers, and maintains a database of patients with malignant and non-malignant tumors, utilizing a tumor registry data system. Participates in the activities of data collection, editing, special studies, follow-up and quality assurance. Assists in the analysis of data and disseminates information at a state and national level within guidelines, ensuring conformity of data. Assists in the collection of data for special studies and projects, prepares statistics and reports, and adheres to set standards and policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a working supervisor, responsible for the daily operations of the Tumor Registry including management of workflow, scheduling, training, mentoring, acting as an educational resource, and monitoring.
Maintains a reportable list including those diagnoses that are to be included in the registry and those that are excluded.
- Maintains a computerized suspense file identifying cases to be entered into the registry.
- Maintains a computerized accession register of all reportable cases accessioned in the registry.
Ensures accuracy of data collection on all registry cases for future patient care and research.
- Reviews patient records, collecting 17 required fields of information as outlined in the FORDS1, SEER2, AJCC3, Collaborative Staging, ICD-O4, and New York State Department of Health Manuals.
- Utilizes multiple sources when analyzing patient information to ensure accurate data abstracting.
- Performs in-house reviews to assure quality of data and implement new data criteria.
- Abstracts all core data elements according to the FORDS Manual.
- Assigns proper topography and morphology codes according to ICD- coding classification system.
- Assigns proper stage describing the extent of the reportable disease according to the AJCC Staging of Cancer and SEER manuals.
- Enters all abstracted data information into the cancer registry software program.
- Responsible for identification, retrieval, and reporting of neoplasms, coding, abstracting, and entering clinical and demographic information into the cancer registry database.
Maintains a comprehensive method to identify and track patients due for follow-up regarding current health status.
- Maintains a computerized system that identifies the annual follow-up date for each registry patient and determines those patients considered lost to follow-up.
- Reviews patient re-admission records to collect current health status.
- Reviews radiation reports to aid in determining a patient’s current health status.
- Updates registry and follow-up files on all deceased patients.
- Processes reports and updates all patient information on pre-existing registry patients.
- Maintains a five-year follow-up rate of at least 9% and at least an 8% follow-up rate on patients in the registry since the reference date of 198.
- Utilizes hospital admissions computer system to track patients.
- Sends patient and physician contact letters when current follow-up is not obtained.
- Maintains a computerized system to identify lost to follow-up patients.
Complies with departmental and Hospital-wide policies and procedures.
- Complies with hospital confidentiality policies
- Maintains expectations regarding an acceptable level of attendance.
- Maintains a complete and accurate record of time worked.
- Completes all hospital mandatory in-services on an annual basis.
- Assists with development, formulation, construction, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various regulations.
Maintains up to date knowledge in regard to changing requirements and improvements in job procedures and performance.
- Participates in group meetings regarding department subject matter.
- Attends monthly department meetings or scheduled group meetings or reads and understands meeting minutes. Also attends and reports at quarterly cancer committee meetings.
- Attend department workshops/training sessions and educational seminars.
- Attends educational lectures/conferences/seminars to maintain required certification and improve knowledge and professional expertise.
Supports and adheres to Cancer Committees and Commissions standards
- Facilitates compliance with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standards for the facility Cancer Program.
- Maintains standards as set by the American College of Surgeons – Commission on Cancer.
- Assists and participates in Cancer Committee as directed by the Cancer Program Coordinator and/or the Cancer Committee Chairman
- Assists with development of Cancer Committee’s Annual Report
- Responsible for communicating with and coordinating submittal of information to Cancer Data Registry of Idaho, National Cancer Data Base, and the Commission on Cancer.
- Serves as primary lead for adherence and preparation of the American College of Surgeons survey.
- Responds to inquiries and requests of registry data in a timely manner.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- 1Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards
- 2Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results
- 3American Joint Committee on Cancer
- 4International Classification of Diseases for Oncology
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree
- 2 to 3 years varied work experience in cancer registration
- Knowledge of Commission on Cancer program standards
- Experience using applicable cancer registry reporting software
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
Required Licensure/Certification Skills
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) certification required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
CTR - Certified Tumor Registrar - National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$25.00 - $33.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified tumor registrar jobs.
- Active CTR credential issued by the National Cancer Registrars Association
- Proficiency with registry software such as Meditrak, Electra, or RegistryPlus
- Knowledge of AJCC staging, Collaborative Stage, and Summary Stage systems
- Experience abstracting cases per SEER or NPCR reporting standards
- Associate or bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field
- Familiarity with ICD-O coding for topography, morphology, and behavior
Tips for Your Certified Tumor Registrar Job Search
Lead your resume with CTR credential
Put your CTR certification from the National Cancer Registrars Association in the header of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many hiring managers filter by certification before reading anything else, so front-loading it saves your application from getting screened out early.
Highlight abstracting speed and accuracy rates
Registry managers care about how many cases you can abstract per day and your error rate on audits. If you've completed quality reviews or participated in NPCR or SEER program audits, name those programs explicitly. Vague claims about attention to detail won't stand out the way hard abstractor metrics do.
Target postings by accreditation type
Commission on Cancer-accredited facilities and NCI-designated cancer centers have different registry volume and reporting requirements than community hospitals. Knowing which environment fits your experience helps you apply to roles where your background is a direct match rather than a stretch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified tumor 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 staging-specific interview questions
Interviewers at larger cancer programs routinely test your working knowledge of AJCC staging, Collaborative Stage, and Summary Stage, often with scenario-based questions using real case types. Review the current AJCC edition for the tumor sites most common at the facility you're interviewing with before your call.
Negotiate start date around recertification cycles
If your CTR recertification is due within six months of a potential start date, flag that proactively in negotiations. Some employers offer continuing education benefits that can offset recertification costs, and raising it early shows you understand the credentialing demands of the role.
Certified Tumor Registrar Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified tumor registrars?
The most active employers for certified tumor registrars right now are ThedaCare, Baystate Health, and Valleywise Health, and the most openings are in Texas, Arizona, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Commission on Cancer-accredited hospitals and large academic health systems tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many certified tumor registrar jobs are remote?
About 100% of certified tumor registrar openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced abstractors who can work independently. Remote opportunities are most common in central abstraction roles and health system-level registry management, while on-site positions tend to be concentrated at single-facility community hospitals.
How do you become a certified tumor registrar?
To become a certified tumor registrar, you first complete an accredited cancer registry education program or gain equivalent work experience in a cancer registry setting. After meeting the eligibility requirements set by the National Cancer Registrars Association, you sit for the CTR examination. Passing the exam earns the credential, and you maintain it through continuing education credits on a renewal cycle.
Can you get a certified tumor registrar job without much experience?
Entry-level registry positions do exist, particularly at community hospitals and central registry programs that hire candidates who have completed a formal cancer registry education program even without extensive abstracting hours. Volunteering or completing a practicum through an NCRA-approved program is the most direct route to building the abstractor hours many employers want before your first paid role.
What does the certified tumor registrar interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR covering your credential status and availability, followed by a technical interview with the registry manager or director that tests your knowledge of staging systems, abstracting standards, and reporting requirements. Some programs include a practical exercise where you review a sample case abstract. Final rounds often involve a brief meeting with health information management leadership.
Where can I find and apply to certified tumor registrar jobs?
You can find and apply to certified tumor registrar jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, cancer centers, and health systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and certification status, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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