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Cancer Registrar
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What they do
A Cancer Registrar is a data information specialist who collects and reports cancer statistics. They capture a complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status for cancer patients. This data provides essential information to researchers, healthcare providers, and public health officials to better monitor and advance cancer treatments, conduct research, and improve cancer prevention and screening programs.
$83,906 / year median in New York
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
UHS Registry Services Primary Work Shift:
Day Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Compensation Range:
$25.27- $37.90 per hour, depending on experience
Education/Experience Minimum Required:
Associate's Degree in RHIT or associated degree in another allied health field. Two years' experience in a disease-based registry. Clinical chart review and abstraction experience. Microsoft Word and Excel experience.Preferred:
Five years' experience in Cancer Registry, Trauma Registry, Stroke, Orthopedic, or Bariatric Registry. Statistical knowledge. Database, data entry, and/or database management experience. Minimum one year experience in a hospital surgery department or surgery clinic or with clinical research or medical recordsLicense/Certification Minimum Required:
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)Credential:
Candidates must meet the education and experience prerequisites in order to sit for the 250-question exam. This includes NCRA accredited associates degree, or an NCRA accredited certificate with an associate's degree, and completion of a 160 hour practicum at a cancer registry. Alternatively candidates may have a minimum of an associate's degree with two semesters of course work in human anatomy, plus 1,950 hours or more of cancer registry work experience.Preferred:
RHIA, RHIT, LPN, LVN, RN or BSN.- Why You'll Love Working at UHS At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That's why we're intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we're here to help you thrive in work and life. A Culture of Connection
- We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard.
- We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
- From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
- With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly. A Place to Call Home
- Located in New York's Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.
- About United Health Services United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York's Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties.
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