Transitioning from another HIM position at a hospital to cancer registry
So, I have two semesters left for my Cancer Registry Certificate program and I will be eligible to take the ODS exam either Summer or Fall of 2027. I already work in HIM at a hospital (doing chart analysis/deficiency tracking). I'm comfortable in my current job and I don't know if I want to rush into a cancer registry job. My current position is very flexible with scheduling and i like my team. I'm very interested in cancer registry and I'd love to get a job as a Cancer Registrar. However, the unknown scares me. I also know the grass isn't always greener. I'm pregnant with my third and I really value flexibility. I can start working anytime between 6am and 9am. I can take my breaks whenever I want and make up hours without using PTO. Some of my coworkers work part-time and others full-time. I will be switching to part-time due to having my baby soon. It will also help me stay on top of my cancer registry classes.
So, I'd love to hear from those who work as a Cancer Registrar at a hospital. Do you have a similar level of flexibility? Do you find your workload to be manageable? If you transitioned from a different HIM position, are you happier as a Cancer Registrar? How is the pay? I know that there are cancer registry jobs outside of hospitals, but I'd like to stay within my current health system if possible.