Trauma Registrar - Trauma Administration - Bayfront Hospital

Position Summary

The Trauma Registrar is responsible for assurance for validity of all trauma registry information, to include the accurate identification of appropriate patients, and all aspects of trauma coding.

• Identify trauma patients based on specific criteria, abstract complex clinical data, perform data entry, and calculate an accurate severity score within the trauma registry.
• Perform trauma related ICD-10 diagnostic coding and related procedure coding.
• Complete all aspects of Abbreviated Injury Scale coding.
• Analyze and abstract data with accuracy.
• Perform peer review audits for data validation.
• Maintain at least 95% validity on all critical data elements.
• Assure registry validity through frequent custom report review and registry utilities.
• Assure all data points of registry are properly completed and updated.
• Follow State guidelines to assure all essential elements are properly recorded.
• Maintain concurrent registry through daily abstraction on discharged clients and current admissions.
• Assure ongoing registry analysis for promotion of prevention activities, research, and injury/demographic reviews.
• Manage data according to the Orlando Health policies and guidelines.
• Assist with projects under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Specialty Data that support education, research, and trauma program.
• Assist with preparation for all trauma and burn site surveys. Collaborate with Department IS Consultant to ensure data integrity and validation as clinical resources.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Associate degree or higher; or completion of Trauma Registrar Course; or one year of direct trauma registry or ICD-10 coding experience.
• Knowledge of essential medical terminology related to trauma and emergency medical services.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Windows OS.
• Completion of AAAM’s Abbreviated Injury Scale Course, a Trauma Registry course, and ICD-10 within one year of hire.

Four (4) years in health-related field, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, abstraction, and analysis. Associate degree or higher, may substitute for two (2) years of experience.