TRAUMA REGISTRAR -FULL TIME - DAY SHIFT

Job Overview :

Maintains current accurate data within the trauma registry by collecting, entering, retrieving and reporting data related to all inpatient and outpatient trauma patients treated.

To establish supportive documentation as required. Report writing and generation, including both routine and time-dependent special reports.

Job Requirements :

Currently enrolled in an approved program for specific field of study

Graduate of an approved Health Records Administration or equivalant college education

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Working knowledge of ACS standards for Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient

NationalTrauma Data Standards

Ohio Trauma Registry Data dictionary

TriState Trauma Coalition Data Dictionary

TQIP and ICD 10

2-3 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities :

Provides services for Arrow Springs and Bethesda Butler in addition to Bethesda North Hospital.

Maintains a collaborative relationship with community councils relating to Trauma and Trauma Prevention, to include : 1) creating and implementing exports of registry data consistent with data request and compliance with state, regional or national registries, 2) representing the hospital a various local, state and national registry meetings, 3) responsible for all data variables required and reported to the State Trauma Registry 4) participating with injury related research studies and data collection as needed

Prepares & submits a quarterly data summary of all patients treated by the trauma service, to the Ohio State Department of Health and necessary quarterly reports to the Tristate Trauma Coalition and the American College of Surgeons Quality Improvement Program

Regularly participates in Monthly Trauma Process Improvement Committee meetings contributing trending, case details and supporting data understanding as well as meeting logistics.

Accurately enters demographic and visit information into the trauma registry through chart requistion while respecting the patients rights fro informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by the hospitals mission and applicable laws and regulations.

Reviews accuracy, availablity and security of all information.

Performs abstract completion and submission within 60 days of discharge. Expand coding requirements to include ICD 10.

Other Job-Related Information :

1. Must attend or have previously attended 2 courses within 12 months of being hired (1) the American Trauma Society's Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent provided by a state trauma program and (2) the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine's Injury Scaling Course 2.

Completion of a minimum of 8 hours of registry specific continuing education per year

Working Conditions : Climbing - Rarely

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting