Position Summary

The Trauma Specialist I is responsible for data collection and entry into a defined National Trauma Data Base Registry using concurrent and retrospective review of open and closed medical records. The Trauma Registrar I is accountable for working with nursing, physicians, and ancillary staff to champion mandated performance improvement/patient safety measures for improvement of evidence based patient outcomes for the trauma patient. The Trauma Registrar I will meet all the requirements as defined by the American College of Surgeons for Trauma Registrars.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Education

BS, BSN, or BA in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics or related field with at least four years of experience in an acute care setting or an Associate's Degree with at least six years of experience in an acute care setting

Experience        

Minimum of four to six years of experience in an acute care setting based on education Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Proficiency with accessing electronic healthcare record systems

 

License/Registration/Certifications       

Current state licensure in area of health care training (RN, RT, Pharmacist) Completion of 8 hours of continuing education related to Trauma annually Evidence of completion or completion of AAAM AIS course or within 12 months of employment Evidence of completion or completion of an approved Trauma Registry course or within 12 months of employment Yellow Belt body of knowledge or related area of expertise

 

Preferred Requirements

 

Preferred Education      

BS, BSN or BA in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics or related field

Preferred Experience   

Four to seven years of experience in a Level I Trauma Center with at least two years of experience as a Trauma Registrar Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and presentation skills Proficiency with accessing electronic healthcare record systems

 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications   

Current state licensure in area of health care training (RN, RT, Pharmacist, CSTR) Completion of 8 hours of continuing education related to Trauma annually Evidence of completion or completion of AAAM AIS course Evidence of completion or completion of an approved Trauma Registry course  Yellow Belt body of knowledge or related area of expertise Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) or Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialists (CAISS)

 

Core Job Responsibilities

Collects and enters data from the electronic medical record into a Trauma database that meets American College of Surgeons requirements Applies current data definitions for all NTDB registry data requirements Participates in Trauma Registry related committee meetings to include Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee and Trauma Registry Workgroups Collaborates with stakeholders that include the Trauma Program Manager, Trauma PI Coordinator, Trauma Program Medical Director, Trauma Registry Supervisor and Clinical Analytics Manager regarding opportunities for improvement and process improvement activities identified through chart review and process improvement activities Assists in data validation for defined trauma registry data points as assigned with recommendations for training on identified areas of opportunities Assists in mentorship and onboarding coaching for new staff as assigned Presents registry and regulatory measure education to stakeholders as requested Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates ability to prioritize and complete patient case load in a timely manner Demonstrates effective time management skills Demonstrates ability to use critical thinking skills and work independently with minimal direction