Trauma Registrar - Ann Arbor, United States - Trinity Health Corporation

Description

Employment Type:
Full time


Shift:

Description:

The Trauma Registrar, reporting to the Trauma Program Manager is accountable for the entry of data into the THAA Trauma Registry.

Must be comfortable with both interpreting the clinical care provided to trauma patients and be comfortable with advanced computing and database administration.

Position is a remote position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years as a Trauma Registrar in a Level 1, 2, or 3 verified center and/or RHIT certification
• License/Certification: RHIT preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains the THAA Trauma Registry database by:
• Identifying all THAA trauma admissions, transfers, and deaths, using clinical identifiers and strict inclusion/exclusion criteria defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
• Retrieving trauma data through
• Data download from trauma data sources, including other hospital and system-wide databases and patient logs;
• Direct abstraction of clinical information based on guidelines from the ACS, including the identification of all injuries, procedures, complications, and outcomes.
• Networking with the ACS, the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), internal and external application administrators, and statewide trauma agencies and organizations.
• Collaborates with Trinity Information System (TIS) to serve as a liaison to trauma software vendors in resolution of problems.
• Reviews trauma patients' clinical records across the continuum of care, including EMS reports, police reports (if available), the Emergency Department, Surgery, and inpatient records, and
• Applies appropriate Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS-2008) scores.
• Validates ICD diagnostic codes, operative codes, and E-codes.
• Analyzes trauma data to provide both routine and ad hoc reports of trauma statistics as requested.
• May identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and other special projects.
• Participates in the conversion, upload, and transfer of trauma registry data to other designated database systems, including local, state, and national systems.
• Prepares reports in preparation for the ACS Trauma Center Re-Verification or Verification survey, and participates in the survey, as requested.
• Supports trauma research by providing data to investigators in compliance with the THAA IRB and HIPAA regulations, as approved by the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager.
• May participate in statewide trauma education and serves as a resource for other trauma registrars.
• May represent the THAAAA Trauma Program at meetings of the Michigan trauma registrars and Region 2-South of the State of Michigan Trauma System.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Computer and Internet skills and experience required, including familiarity and comfort with the Windows and MS Office environment and a wide variety of software applications, e.g. Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. Previous experience with a centralized patient information system is required.
• Must have analytical ability to organize, record, and abstract data from computer systems and patient charts to maintain trauma registry and produce various reports.
• Excellent computer skills necessary to manage and manipulate a large database.

Colleagues benefit from TRINITY HEALTH TOTAL REWARDS

• Immediate access to Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, and Adoption Assistance
• Competitive Salary and Retirement Savings with employer matching
• Flexible Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Disability Coverage

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.