Certified Tumor Registrar - CTR25-21387

Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)
Location: New York, NY
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule & Compensation:

• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: 35 hours per week (7 hours/day, 5 days/week)
• Pay: $40 – $45 per hour

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) to join our healthcare team in New York, NY. This role requires expertise in tumor registry operations within an acute care hospital setting. The CTR will be responsible for abstracting and reporting cancer data to maintain compliance with state and national registry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate cancer patient data.
• Identify and abstract oncology-related cases from medical records.
• Ensure compliance with state and national cancer registry regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, administrators, and healthcare teams to support oncology research and treatment.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of tumor registry or equivalent abstracting experience in an acute care hospital.
• Certification: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) – Required
• Preferred Credentials: RHIA or RHIT certification (or eligibility)
• Education: High School Diploma/GED – Required
• Skills: Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.