Trauma Registrar

Responsibilities

• Collect and accurately record data related to trauma patients, including demographic information, injury details, treatment interventions, and outcomes.
• Manage the trauma registry, ensuring that it is up to date, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Perform regular audits of trauma data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Analyze trauma data to identify trends, patterns, and outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication between the trauma team, hospital departments, and external stakeholders involved in trauma care.
• Collaborate with state and national trauma registries, as applicable, to ensure accurate reporting and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study preferred.
• Experience in a similar registry role preferred in a hospital or healthcare setting, with 3-5 years of experience.
• Understanding of trauma care principles, including injury classification systems, treatment modalities, surgical procedures, and best practices in trauma management.
• Proficiency in medical terminology related to trauma injuries, procedures, and medical conditions.
• Ability to collect, organize, and manage complex medical data, including patient demographics, injury details, treatment information, and outcomes.
• Skill in assigning accurate codes to injuries and diagnoses is crucial for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to generate reports and present data in a clear and concise manner.
• Understanding of data privacy and security regulations, as well as compliance requirements related to trauma registry management.