Trauma Registrar

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Organization:

Level III Trauma

Job Summary:

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Responsible for collection, abstraction, and data entry of trauma patient information in the NTRACS Trauma Registry of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Identified and performs data collection, abstraction and entry of all trauma patients accurately. Assigns all ICD10CM, ICD10PCS and AIS codes into the Trauma Registry. Supports the registry requirements for verification as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the State of Tennessee, National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQTIP) and America College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS). Responsible for complete abstraction for a patient’s pre-hospital care, ED summary, diagnosis, procedures and discharge information.

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Trauma Registrar is responsible for managing and maintaining a trauma registry database, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to patients who have suffered traumatic injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Collection and Entry

• Data Analysis and Reporting

• Quality Assurance

• Compliance

Duties Include:

Collection/abstraction of 300+ data points and entry into the NTRACS Trauma Registry database on all trauma patients admitted to VUMC and MCJCH as a Level I Trauma Center.

• Data Management- data integrity, reports, and data presentation

• Anatomy and Conditions of Injury

• Coding and Scoring Concepts

• Registry- NTDB, State(s), and internal registry

• Communicates with department staff including physicians, managers, nursing staff, process improvements, and research coordinators. Participates in validating 5-10% of Registry data entry, tracks inconsistencies, and educates co-workers as needed.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments by participating in:

• Taking monthly TQIP quizzes and reports

• TQIP Open Forum webinars.              

• Participates in registry-specific coursework and continuing education courses per year, and meetings and activities.

• Data Entry and Reporting

• Abstracts data and performs data entry by determining the appropriateness of patient entry, within timelines of quality measures (=/>95) and discharge requirements.

• Codes diagnose and hospital procedures ICD10 and enter into the Trauma Registry

• Submits trauma data to the registry, databank, and various Level 1 Trauma centers.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Certificate in Medical Coding

• Abbreviated Injury Scale - AIS 15

• 2 National Registry Certificates

Skills: 

• Proficient in Excel

• Proficiency in data entry and management

• Strong analytical skills,

• Attention to detail

• Able to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Schedule: Monday - Friday business hours, primarily remote,

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.