Trauma Registrar - Emergency Department

The Staff Pad • Helena, MT

7h

About The Position

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for accurately abstracting patient data from medical records and entering it into the hospital trauma registry. This role supports the Trauma Coordinator, Injury Prevention Specialist, and hospital staff by generating reports, validating data, and contributing to trauma system development at the hospital and community level. The Trauma Registrar ensures compliance with state reporting requirements and maintains trauma designation standards.

Requirements

• LPN, EMT -B, or medical coding certification/license required; RN preferred.
• Certification, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field strongly preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in a medical or healthcare role.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic procedures.
• Experience with data systems, spreadsheets, databases; Meditech preferred.
• Familiarity with ICD -10 -CM, ICD -0 -3, and AIS coding preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, courteous interaction with staff and external stakeholders.
• Detail -oriented with ability to compile, interpret, and report accurate data.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient cases meeting trauma registry criteria and abstract required data.
• Enter and validate trauma registry data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Generate trauma reports for hospital departments and state reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, ED staff, and trauma leadership for accurate case information.
• Assist with trauma -related education, outreach, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Support the Trauma Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director in maintaining trauma designation status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree