Trauma Registrar

Department: Trauma SRH Exempt: No Schedule: VARIABLE Position Type: Per Diem FTE: 0.000001 Base Wage: $ 20.94 to $ 31.41 Location: Skagit Valley Hospital The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Other information: Job Summary The Trauma Registrar responsibilities include regional trauma registry management including but not limited to case finding, data input, analysis and reporting. It also involves support of the Trauma Program Manager/Trauma Coordinator and the Trauma Medical Director at all SRH locations.

The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week.

Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.

Essential Functions

• Maintains trauma registry security and compliance.
• Collects, maintains and reports data on all trauma patients on a continuing basis, meeting both hospital and state trauma registry requirements.
• Identifies and prepares a list of trauma patient census and admission to the Trauma Manager.
• Assumes responsibility for accuracy, completeness and data management and entry of information collected.
• Tracks and maintains trauma database and transfer log for the trauma patient population.
• Conducts review of trauma patient case findings to determine how many cases qualify for trauma and categorizes the severity of injury.
• Responsible for compiling statistics, preparing reports, generating reports on trauma populations and performing data searches for trauma related research projects.
• Generates reports for trauma QI, education, billing and other services.
• Attends required registry courses and meetings.
• Responsible for public education/ tracking/ events. May involve some travel.
• Ensures compliance with the Washington State Trauma incidence reporting system.
• Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings.
• Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures.
• Performs all other related job duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Completion of the DOH Trauma Registry Class and the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course within 18 months of hire. Experience/Training 3 years’ experience in trauma registry practice. Experience in an emergency department preferred. Experience in retrieving and presenting data in various reporting formats.

Experience with injury severity coding preferred. Demonstrate application of clinical knowledge, medical terminology, and computer skills. Knowledge of healthcare terminology particularly related to levels and types of injury and care. License/Certifications American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification required. Other Skills Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficient computer and office equipment skills. Must have good organizational skills and be able to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities. Understand the basic concepts of data management (collection, aggregation, display, storage, validity and reliability); principles of release and retention of information.

Customer service oriented. Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities. Knowledge of the healthcare environment required. Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work).

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; when working in office.

Repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day is a function of the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. This position requires working in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment when in the office.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.