Trauma Registrar-Full Time-Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Registrar collects, compiles, and maintains a statistical database of trauma patients admitted to the health system. The position maintains registry information for the North Carolina Trauma Registry, the National Trauma Registry, and the health system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Knowledge of growth and development and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschooler, school-age, adolescent, young adult, middle adult, and older adult patient categories.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent organizational skills.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of the physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served.
Ability to hear and express verbally and in writing.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
Ability to bend and lift using good body mechanics.
Position may involve skin, eye mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology and coding certification.
One year of chart review experience for QI, UR, or coding.
Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and ISS codes.

Responsibilities

Identify trauma patient admissions daily, complete data collection sheets, and maintain the patient log.
Initiate and complete Trauma Registry information, including demographics, injury information, complications, and other defined data points.
Assess data accuracy through validation studies outlined by the State of North Carolina.
Participate in State Registry meetings.
Provide information concerning trauma statistics and quality assurance as requested.
Participate in trauma research.
Design and revise forms for data collection.
Prepare reports needed to evaluate trauma care.
Maintain Trauma Registry documents and the confidentiality of data.
Perform other duties as assigned.