CANCER REGISTRAR II

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Job Requisition ID: 56924 Agency: Department of Public Health Office: Bureau of Health Statistics Division: HEALTH REGISTRIES Posting ID: 22-23-0245 and 22-26-0406/ 56432 Posted: 06/23/2026 - 07/08/2026 Class Title: CANCER REGISTRAR II - 05952 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5,572 a month; Full Range $5,572 - $7,898 a month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 2 Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform complex technical and advisory functions to evaluate quality, completeness, and validity of cancer data, to identify program problems and prepare methods to alleviate the problems. Under direction for the Illinois State Cancer Registry, plans, reviews and ensures the efficient operation of all activities in the area of the registry operations. Plans and develops techniques for data gathering from all reporting sources. Interprets and evaluates data submitted to ISCR. Defines, develops and evaluates required data elements to be incorporated into ISCR reporting. Establishes and maintains case reporting for all reporting sources. Benefits Statement As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre‑tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 10–25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro‑rated dependent on start date) 13–14 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources Responsibilities Under direction, coordinates, directs and monitors all methods of data collection, data abstracting, data coding, data editing and other necessary functions for maintaining data reporting to ISCR. Independently determines priority assignments for completing data reporting and individual reporting facility compliance to meet the requirements of the Illinois Health and Hazardous Substances Registry Act and the National Program of Cancer Registries. Plans, directs and evaluates the development and maintenance of reporting for hospitals registries, non‑registry reporting hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, free‑standing radiation therapy centers, and pathology labs within the State of Illinois. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with state hospitals, agencies and medical institutions and laboratories. Develops and evaluates the definition of data elements and collaborates on maintenance and modification in the registry structure and function. Confers with the Registry Operations Supervisor and the ISCR Manager and ISCR Assistant Manager to advise or recommend courses of program implementation to accomplish the IHHSR mandate. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires possession and verification of current certification in good standing as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR). About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury. This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Illinois