Trauma Registrar II: Data-Driven Care Impact

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Location Detail:
Backus Hospital (10309)

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Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

The Trauma Registrar 2 is responsible for the Trauma Registry, a database unique to trauma patients including patient identification, chart abstraction, collection, coding, scoring and entering of data into a designated registry database. This position ensures the accuracy of the data that is collected and collaborates with performance improvement and administrative planning. This position also ensures that trauma data is retrieved, entered, analyzed and verified in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to ensure American College of Surgeons verification and State designation for Trauma Center status.

In addition, this position assists with quality control activities, information requests and studies as requested. Lastly, this position identifies and maintains a database for trauma cases to meet state requirements and minimal standards of the American College of Surgeons.

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of medical terminology and of basic anatomy and etc.
• Must complete a minimum of 8 hours of registry-specific continuing education per year

• 1 to 2 years in a position requiring knowledge of electronic medical record and PC skills with knowledge of database system such as input data and retrieving data.

• Hires must complete the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registry course and the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Injury Scaling course within 24 months of employment
• Successfully participate in the ICD-10 refresher course every 5 years
• Accrue at least 24 hours of trauma-related CE during the verification cycle
• CSTR (Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry) and/or CAISS (Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist)

• Special Training:
  Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 coding, AIS coding, E-codes, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease processes.
• Must be computer literate and be proficient in keyboarding, spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.
• Requires ability to analyze and report registry data to support the activities of the Trauma Program.
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively and have a strong aptitude for detail

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