Trauma Registrar Licensed - Paramedic

Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

As a team member of the Trauma Service, registrars are responsible for medical record analysis, data abstraction, performance improvement initiatives, and overall data management specific to the trauma patient. Must perform functions consistent with the registrar requirements for Level One Trauma Center accreditation as stated in the Hospital Resource Manual and participate in activities essential for the maintenance of a Level One Trauma Center in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Uses technical expertise to execute all data management activities with a focus on maintaining the Trauma Registry database through data abstraction. Utilizes expertise in ICD-10 Coding principles, Abbreviated Injury Scale, E-codes, and interpretation of Emergency Medical Services prehospital reports. Must have a strong command of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology in assuring accuracy and consistency of data. Provides staff support for the trauma service Program Director, Trauma Coordinator, and Performance Improvement Specialist. Assists with a variety of PI initiatives and data analysis, organization and coordination of various trauma-related conferences, and maintains conference minutes. May design and/or generate trauma-related reports for medical and other professional staff in accordance with guidelines for requesting Trauma Registry Data. Submits all required trauma data to the State Registry and National Trauma Data Base (TQIP) in a timely and accurate manner. Good working knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database in presentation of the data. Participates in community education and outreach activities as requested. Provides injury prevention written material as requested for patients, families, and the community.

Requirements

Medical record analysis
Data abstraction
Performance improvement initiatives
Overall data management specific to the trauma patient
Perform functions consistent with the registrar requirements for Level One Trauma Center accreditation
Participate in activities essential for the maintenance of a Level One Trauma Center in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Maintain the Trauma Registry database through data abstraction
Expertise in ICD-10 Coding principles, Abbreviated Injury Scale, E-codes and interpretation of Emergency Medical Services prehospital reports
Strong command of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology
Good working knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database

Responsibilities

Medical record analysis
Data abstraction
Performance improvement initiatives
Overall data management specific to the trauma patient
Maintain the Trauma Registry database
Utilize expertise in ICD-10 Coding principles, Abbreviated Injury Scale, E-codes, and interpretation of Emergency Medical Services prehospital reports
Provide staff support for the trauma service Program Director, Trauma Coordinator, and Performance Improvement Specialist
Assist with a variety of PI initiatives and data analysis
Organization and coordination of various trauma-related conferences and maintain conference minutes
Design and/or generate trauma-related reports for medical and other professional staff
Submit all required trauma data to the State Registry and National Trauma Data Base (TQIP)
Participate in community education and outreach activities
Provide injury prevention written material