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Cancer Registrar roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field. Most sponsoring employers are hospital systems and cancer centers that file LCAs through DOL before submitting your I-129 petition to USCIS.
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- 50938
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Part time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of a Cancer Registrar is to comply cancer registry operations as directed by Senior Cancer Registrar and in compliance with facility needs, State and Commission on Cancer requirements. Remote work opportunity.
Position: Cancer Registrar
Department: Tumor Registry
Schedule: Part Time
Job Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience).
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS:
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) through the National Cancer Registrars Association's (NCRA) Council.
EXPERIENCE:
- For candidates with an Associate’s degree or coding program certificate, work requires 3 years minimum relevant healthcare experience.
- For candidates with high school diploma, work requires at least 5 years relevant healthcare experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and tumor registry coding principles (e.g. ICD-0, FORDS, SEER, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge and advanced education of American college of Surgeons (ACoS) and Commission on Cancer (COC) accreditation standards
- Previous registry management experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Proficient with Cancer Registry System (METRIQ or equivalent).
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and efficiently with strong attention to detail.
- Manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
- Understand and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines at all times.
Compensation Range:
$26.92 - $37.74
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
Cancer Registrar (Remote)
- 50938
- 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
- Part time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of a Cancer Registrar is to comply cancer registry operations as directed by Senior Cancer Registrar and in compliance with facility needs, State and Commission on Cancer requirements. Remote work opportunity.
Position: Cancer Registrar
Department: Tumor Registry
Schedule: Part Time
Job Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience).
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS:
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR®) through the National Cancer Registrars Association's (NCRA) Council.
EXPERIENCE:
- For candidates with an Associate’s degree or coding program certificate, work requires 3 years minimum relevant healthcare experience.
- For candidates with high school diploma, work requires at least 5 years relevant healthcare experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical terminology and tumor registry coding principles (e.g. ICD-0, FORDS, SEER, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge and advanced education of American college of Surgeons (ACoS) and Commission on Cancer (COC) accreditation standards
- Previous registry management experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Proficient with Cancer Registry System (METRIQ or equivalent).
- Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and efficiently with strong attention to detail.
- Manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
- Understand and adhere to institutional confidentiality guidelines at all times.
Compensation Range:
$26.92 - $37.74
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cancer Registrar
Verify your CTR credential before applying
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize whether Cancer Registrar roles meet the specialty occupation standard. Holding a Certified Tumor Registrar credential from NCRA strengthens your petition by demonstrating the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not just on-the-job training.
Target NCI-designated cancer centers first
NCI-designated cancer centers and large academic medical systems file H-1B petitions most consistently for registry staff. Their compliance teams are already familiar with the LCA and I-129 process, which reduces delays caused by employer inexperience.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Cancer Registrar openings on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history. This surfaces hospital systems that have actually sponsored this role, not just employers who list visa sponsorship as a checkbox on job postings.
Pull the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up the SOC code 29-2099 wage level for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing Level II versus Level III thresholds gives you a concrete floor to negotiate from.
Confirm the employer files before the April 1 deadline
H-1B petitions for October 1 start dates must be filed by April 1 after lottery selection. Ask your prospective employer during the offer stage whether they use premium processing and who handles their immigration filings, so you aren't caught without status if they miss the window.
Request a cap-exempt filing if the hospital qualifies
Hospitals affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution may qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the lottery entirely. Ask HR directly whether their entity holds cap-exempt status under INA Section 214(g)(5)(A) before assuming you need to wait for April registration.
H-1B Visa Cancer Registrar: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cancer Registrar role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Cancer Registrar positions typically qualify because USCIS requires the role to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the position requires health information management, oncology data science, or a closely related degree field, and by noting that the CTR credential is standard in the industry.
Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Cancer Registrars?
NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical centers, and large multi-hospital health systems are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for registry roles. Smaller community hospitals sponsor less frequently because their legal and compliance teams handle fewer immigration filings. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Cancer Registrar H-1B petitions?
Before filing your I-129 petition, your employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL confirming the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Cancer Registrar SOC code in your geographic area. You can look up current prevailing wage levels by metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. The wage level assigned, typically Level II or III, affects both your offer and the LCA.
Can a Cancer Registrar change employers mid-H-1B without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as that employer files a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your current H-1B was previously approved and you haven't violated status. You don't need to wait for USCIS to approve the new petition before starting, as long as it's filed while you're in valid status.
Does the CTR credential affect H-1B approval odds for Cancer Registrar roles?
Holding a Certified Tumor Registrar credential from NCRA materially strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. USCIS may issue an RFE if the employer's job description doesn't clearly require a specific degree field. The CTR, combined with a job description that ties duties to health information science or oncology informatics, reduces that risk considerably.