Trauma Registrar

Trinity Health•Waterloo, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Trauma Registrar! As a Trauma Registrar at MercyOne, you will abstract health information data of reportable trauma patients. Prepare and present statistical data for reports to administration, medical staff and other health agencies. Adhere to MercyOne’s performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Requirements

Experience with medical terminology required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the healthcare field, working with health information such as operative reports and clinical documentation
Strong language skills, with intermediate math and advanced reasoning abilities
Proficiency with personal computers, database software, mainframe information systems, spreadsheets, and network systems
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Abstracts trauma patients, co-morbidities, surgical procedure, complications, outcomes, and follow-up.
Abstracts and enters health information into computer database to comply with Iowa Trauma Program requirements and standards.
Maintains data programs on computer including appropriate upgrades and back-ups.
Prepares and presents statistical reports.
Prepares and presents statistical data for reports to administration, medical staff and other health agencies.
Completes studies and follow-up requests.
Compiles information for annual report.
Maintains trauma registry processes including quality control measures.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures according to Iowa Trauma System requirements.
Performs quality control of health information data abstracted and identifies trends and patterns.
Establishes and maintains rapport with physicians, NEIA staff and other health agencies.
Serves as a liaison to outside agencies, screening and educational programs.
Serves as a liaison to medical staff and ancillary support services
Assists with Trauma Program accreditation.
Submits data to outside agencies as requested.
Assists with coordination and participates in continuing education activities relating to trauma for hospital and out-of-hospital personnel.
Produces specialty reports for medical staff meetings and committees.
Assists in completing accreditation application.
Assists ED Nurse facilitator with trauma services meetings.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures.
Attends required safety programs.
Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job.
Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations.
Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.