What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Registrar position at TriHealth?
Full Time Day
BETHESDA NORTH TRAUMA SERVICES
Job Overview:
Maintains current accurate data within the trauma registry by collecting, entering, retrieving and reporting data related to all inpatient and outpatient trauma patients treated. To establish supportive documentation as required. Report writing and generation, including both routine and time-dependent special reports.
Job Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an approved program for specific field of study
Graduate of an approved Health Records Administration or equivalant college education
Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of ACS standards for Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient
NationalTrauma Data Standards
Ohio Trauma Registry Data dictionary
TriState Trauma Coalition Data Dictionary
TQIP and ICD 10
2-3 years experience in a related field
Job Responsibilities:
Provides services for Arrow Springs and Bethesda Butler in addition to Bethesda North Hospital.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with community councils relating to Trauma and Trauma Prevention, to include: 1) creating and implementing exports of registry data consistent with data request and compliance with state, regional or national registries, 2) representing the hospital a various local, state and national registry meetings, 3) responsible for all data variables required and reported to the State Trauma Registry 4) participating with injury related research studies and data collection as needed
Prepares & submits a quarterly data summary of all patients treated by the trauma service, to the Ohio State Department of Health and necessary quarterly reports to the Tristate Trauma Coalition and the American College of Surgeons Quality Improvement Program
Regularly participates in Monthly Trauma Process Improvement Committee meetings-contributing trending, case details and supporting data understanding as well as meeting logistics.
Accurately enters demographic and visit information into the trauma registry through chart requistion while respecting the patients rights fro informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by the hospitals mission and applicable laws and regulations. Reviews accuracy, availablity and security of all information.
Performs abstract completion and submission within 60 days of discharge. Expand coding requirements to include ICD 10.
Other Job-Related Information:
1. Must attend or have previously attended 2 courses within 12 months of being hired (1) the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent provided by a state trauma program and (2) the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Injury Scaling Course 2. Completion of a minimum of 8 hours of registry specific continuing education per year
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50 Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Rarely
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Rarely
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
Maintains current accurate data within the trauma registry by collecting, entering, retrieving and reporting data related to all inpatient and outpatient trauma patients treated. To establish supportive documentation as required. Report writing and generation, including both routine and time-dependent special reports.
Job Requirements:
Currently enrolled in an approved program for specific field of study
Graduate of an approved Health Records Administration or equivalant college education
Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
Working knowledge of ACS standards for Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient
NationalTrauma Data Standards
Ohio Trauma Registry Data dictionary
TriState Trauma Coalition Data Dictionary
TQIP and ICD 10
2-3 years experience in a related field
Job Responsibilities:
Provides services for Arrow Springs and Bethesda Butler in addition to Bethesda North Hospital.
Maintains a collaborative relationship with community councils relating to Trauma and Trauma Prevention, to include: 1) creating and implementing exports of registry data consistent with data request and compliance with state, regional or national registries, 2) representing the hospital a various local, state and national registry meetings, 3) responsible for all data variables required and reported to the State Trauma Registry 4) participating with injury related research studies and data collection as needed
Prepares & submits a quarterly data summary of all patients treated by the trauma service, to the Ohio State Department of Health and necessary quarterly reports to the Tristate Trauma Coalition and the American College of Surgeons Quality Improvement Program
Regularly participates in Monthly Trauma Process Improvement Committee meetings-contributing trending, case details and supporting data understanding as well as meeting logistics.
Accurately enters demographic and visit information into the trauma registry through chart requistion while respecting the patients rights fro informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by the hospitals mission and applicable laws and regulations. Reviews accuracy, availablity and security of all information.
Performs abstract completion and submission within 60 days of discharge. Expand coding requirements to include ICD 10.
Other Job-Related Information:
1. Must attend or have previously attended 2 courses within 12 months of being hired (1) the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent provided by a state trauma program and (2) the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Injury Scaling Course 2. Completion of a minimum of 8 hours of registry specific continuing education per year
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50 Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Rarely
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Rarely
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
