OPT Cancer Registrar Jobs
Cancer Registrar jobs are a strong OPT fit for health information management and public health graduates. Most roles are hospital-based or remote, making employer transitions manageable within your OPT window. CTR certification strengthens your candidacy and signals long-term commitment to sponsors considering H-1B visa.
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You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The ideal candidate to identify, abstract, and report oncology cases as directed by the CCCR and ACOS. Key responsibilities include analyzing and preparing reports for medical and administrative staff regarding oncology services. Additionally, the candidate will assist in the coordination of Cancer Committee and Tumor Board activities.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- 3 years of experience in a healthcare related field with at least two years management experience
- Entrepreneurial spirit and have the skills and to lead a small business
- Have a track record of meeting and exceeding key performance metrics
- HS/GED required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, business, finance, or related field required
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work – (prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day.
Pay Range
$23.33 - $35.53 /hour
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The ideal candidate to identify, abstract, and report oncology cases as directed by the CCCR and ACOS. Key responsibilities include analyzing and preparing reports for medical and administrative staff regarding oncology services. Additionally, the candidate will assist in the coordination of Cancer Committee and Tumor Board activities.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- 3 years of experience in a healthcare related field with at least two years management experience
- Entrepreneurial spirit and have the skills and to lead a small business
- Have a track record of meeting and exceeding key performance metrics
- HS/GED required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in healthcare administration, business, finance, or related field required
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work – (prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day.
Pay Range
$23.33 - $35.53 /hour
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Cancer Registrar
Target hospitals and cancer centers directly
Large hospital systems and NCI-designated cancer centers are the most reliable OPT sponsors in this field. They have established HR processes for work authorization and regularly hire cancer registrars through structured oncology informatics or health information departments.
Pursue CTR certification as early as possible
The Certified Tumor Registrar credential signals professional commitment and dramatically improves your sponsorship odds. Many employers will fast-track candidates with CTR certification because it reduces onboarding time and demonstrates you meet national competency standards for registry work.
Clarify your OPT timeline in your cover letter
Proactively state your OPT end date and STEM OPT extension eligibility if applicable. Employers unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization appreciate upfront clarity, and it prevents your application from being filtered out due to sponsorship uncertainty during initial screening.
Frame your degree field for STEM OPT eligibility
Health information management and biomedical informatics degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, and highlight this eligibility to employers, as it gives them significantly more time before sponsorship becomes necessary.
Connect with oncology informatics and NCRA communities
The National Cancer Registrars Association hosts regional events and job boards where OPT-friendly employers actively recruit. Engaging with NCRA chapters puts you in contact with hiring managers in cancer programs that already understand registry credentials and are open to sponsoring qualified candidates.
Emphasize remote work capability in applications
Many cancer registrar roles are fully remote, which expands your employer pool significantly. Remote positions often attract larger health systems with dedicated immigration support. Highlighting your experience with registry software like ARIA, Elekta, or Meditrak reinforces your readiness to work independently from day one.
Cancer Registrar OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as cancer registrars in the United States?
Yes. Cancer registrar roles qualify for F-1 OPT authorization when your degree is in a directly related field such as health information management, public health, biomedical informatics, or a related health sciences discipline. Your DSO must authorize OPT before you begin work, and the role must fall within your degree's field of study. STEM OPT extensions may apply depending on your CIP code.
Do cancer registrar employers commonly sponsor visas after OPT?
Hospital systems and large health networks are among the more visa-sponsor-friendly employers in the health information field. Cancer registrars with CTR certification and a track record in oncology data management have a reasonable path to H-1B visa sponsorship because the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Smaller community hospitals are less likely to sponsor.
Does a cancer registrar job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title. Health information management programs under CIP 51.0706 and biomedical informatics programs under CIP 26.1103 often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying. If you qualify, your STEM OPT gives employers more runway before they need to consider H-1B sponsorship.
Where can I find cancer registrar jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship and OPT compatibility, which is more efficient than sorting through general postings. Cancer registrar roles on Migrate Mate are sourced from employers with established work authorization processes, including hospital systems and remote registry contractors who regularly hire international candidates.
Is cancer registrar considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally treats cancer registrar roles as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as health information management or a related discipline. Your employer will need to demonstrate the degree requirement is standard for the position. CTR certification further strengthens the specialty occupation argument in H-1B petitions.