Trauma Registrar

Trauma Registrar

• 500416
• 3000 Arlington Avenue, Glendale-Heatherdowns, Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH, Ohio, United States, 43614
• AFSCME
• Full-Time
• Healthcare Positions
• Staff - Full-Time

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Title: Trauma Registrar

Department Org: Trauma Program - 109910

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 4:30 pm

Posted Salary: $19.27 - $22.59

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description:

The Trauma Registrar assists with gathering patient information from the medical record and enters all patient information required into the trauma registry. Maintains the trauma daily lists, abstracts, performance improvement with registry patients. Assists with compiling statistical information and prepares reports for research and other requests as needed.

All employees must adhere to the following at all times:

• Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues at all times. (List operational departmental focus for patient safety).
• Knowledgeable about patient safety and quality of care issues. Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handles incidents per institutional and/or departmental policies and procedures. If safety issues were identified; all issues were handled timely and appropriately.
• Department education and training focus has a direct impact on patient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions for employees. (For leaders only).
• Employee attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment.
• Include examples such as:

Frayed Cord: 1. Reports equipment dysfunction in timely manner. 2. Make sure alternate process is in place and action is taken. 3. Reduces adverse results or impact to patient care and the employee.

Recognize exposure to Blood: 1. Worked as a team to limit exposure and create a safe work environment. 2. Safety concerns: no safety concerns have been reported this year and the manager has been timely with staff training and education.

Other sample topics:

Observed patient being transported without rails up.

Wiping up spills.

Rug holes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, certified coding specialist certification (CCS), Associate degree in Allied Health field with emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology preferred
• Current ICD-10-CM coding required, preferred 2-year experience in coding
• Computer experience with knowledge of Excel and Word required
• Previous use in Trauma Base registry preferred
• AIS coding preferred
• Must be able to type 20 WPM
• Maintain yearly ongoing trauma related education

Communication and other skills:

• Cooperative with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

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