KRMC Trauma and Stroke Registrar

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for trauma and stroke data abstracting, data entry and collection, creating and generating reports and data summaries to meet regional, state and hospital requirements.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the KRMC mission, vision, values and goals and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Supports and participates in the measurement of improvement activities by assisting in the development and collection of reliable and valid data, determining sampling and collection strategies, abstracting data from hospital databases/medical records, developing reliable and valid measures and assisting in the analysis of data.

3. *Collaborates with departmental personnel regarding data collected, coordinates information and creates reports specific to quality improvement.

4. *Performs data entry accurately and within the specified time.

5. *Designs reports and graphs. Prepares and clearly articulates reports of quality improvement activities as assigned.

6. *Collects regional trauma data on a regular basis and sends information to the State Trauma Registry; maintains records as required by State Trauma Registry.

7. Assists with regional trauma data collection, education, and implementation.

8. Works with the Information Technology department to maintain the data collection system and implement upgrades.

9. *Collects stroke data on a regular basis and sends information to get with the Guidelines Registry, maintains records as required by accreditation body.

10. Ensures compliance with National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB).

11. Works in collaboration with the Trauma Coordinator and Stroke Coordinator.

12. Evaluates current trends in injury mechanism and advises administrative team regarding needs for prevention initiatives.

13. Attends regional and statewide Trauma and Registry board meetings as required.

14. Attends courses or webinars for Trauma Registry.

15. Attends regional, statewide, and quarterly Stroke meetings as required.

16. Attends course and webinars for Get with Guidelines Registry.

17. Prepares written progress reports for State and Accrediting body as directed.

18. Facilitates the trauma or stroke peer review process by initiating contact with Trauma or Stroke Coordinator when indicated.

19. Supports and is involved in the Medical Center's quality improvement initiatives.

20. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

21. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

22. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*." Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patient's growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.

2. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and database management preferred.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

5. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

7. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

9. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

10. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Associate degree in health-related field preferred. Experience working in trauma preferred. Coding experience desirable. Two (2) years of experience collecting, processing, or maintaining data/information in a health-related field preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

American Trauma Society Registry Course required within first year of hire. Abbreviated Injury Scoring (AIS) course required within 1 year of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.