201142 - WMCH-Trauma Registrar

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Promotes the efficient operation of the Trauma Service with ongoing technical and clerical support of the internal and state Trauma data registry for Trauma care. Retrieves, analyzes and inputs data on patients entering the Trauma service, assures diagnosis and treatment codes are appropriate for injuries sustained. Disseminates data in accordance with state guidelines and hospital policy. Provides support to Trauma service for performance improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Identifies all patients entering the hospital with a diagnosis compatible with Trauma care, using inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Reviews all Emergency Department and admitted charts to identify patients with a traumatic injury diagnosis on a daily basis.
• Reviews Operating Room report to identify operative cases related to trauma on a daily basis.
• Collects pertinent patient information and records directly into registry software so information is available for Trauma Program Manager for rounds purpose.
• Enters patient data into trauma registry.
• Abstracts specific data points as defined by hospital policy or state registry requirements.
• Accurately assigns injury diagnosis and procedure codes in registry software.
• Transmits trauma abstracts to state registry in a timely manner.
• Assures abstracts are complete with all data elements documented within 2 weeks of patient discharge.
• Oversees the transmission of data to state registry at designated timeframes. Follows up with state personnel to assure data received.
• Resolves transmission issues promptly with state registry and/or software vendors.
• Provides support to Trauma Service using registry report writer and abstracting reports as request and/or scheduled.
• Provides reports as requested by Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Program Director or Department Manager.
• Provides support to Trauma Program quality improvement activities.
• Reports documentation issues to Trauma Program Manager.
• Assists with audit filters.
• Participates in other quality improvement activities as requested.
• Attends Trauma meeting and Trauma quality improvement meetings.
• Attends State registry educational sessions.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• Knowledge of Smart Forms.
  
  

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center

52 WMCH Trauma Coordination

Address

601 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.