Lead Trauma Registrar-MSM-FT Days

Works in collaboration with trauma program leadership to improve the quality of trauma care encompassing all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participate in the management of the injured patient. Responsible for coordination and facilitation of the division performance improvement program; including data collection, analysis, trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. Has primary responsibility for trauma registry data collection; core elements include data entry, database management, data validation, injury coding and scoring, statistical data analysis; report design; supporting administrative, outreach, injury prevention and research initiatives. Collaborates closely with trauma program leadership to ensure compliance with the State of New York trauma regulations, American College of Surgeons standards, facility standards related to Performance Improvement.

Registry Maintenance:
•    Accurately abstracts comprehensive trauma patient information from multiple sources and maintains registry, with data abstracted and entered into the registry in as close to concurrently as possible no later than 60 days post-discharge
•    Facilitates optimal data abstraction by maintaining knowledge of data sources, especially in the developing electronic medical record
•    Works closely with trauma registry vendors to ensure timely resolution of problems and to implement revisions and upgrades to the system as they become available
•    Customizes/creates data fields to optimize efficiency and utilization of registry
•    Oversee the appropriate and standardized performance improvement data fields used to meet the needs of the program and to maintain compliance with any regulatory agency or benchmark organization identified by the program
•    Demonstrates/verifies proficient use of the current ICD coding and the AIS and ISS injury scoring systems
•    Creates/upholds administrative procedures for the Trauma Registry
Serves as a resource and mentor to trauma registry staff; trains Trauma Registrars and assists with onboarding new team members
Data Reporting:
•    Proficient in data analysis of trauma program studies, including clinical, quality, administrative, epidemiologic, research, and injury prevention
•    Designs reports that accurately represent information in the context provided
•    Using trauma registry, peer review information, and other relevant databases, provides a standardized set of analytical, statistical and reporting strategies for a variety of patients or provider outcomes, to be reviewed by internal and external review committees
•    Submits data to TQIP, NTDB and the state of NY on time and communicates any issues immediately to Trauma Program Manager or Trauma PI Coordinator
Other Assigned Duties:
•    Establish channels of communication and reporting which encourage interdisciplinary cooperation, respect, and support among members of the trauma service and the personnel with which they come in contact
•    Participate in local, regional, state, and national organizations to expand knowledge and program development
•    Actively participates in all trauma-related performance improvement and patient safety program
•    Assists with maintaining trauma registry policies and procedures
•    Assists with preparation for regulatory agency surveys
•    Demonstrates advanced computer skills in database management, spreadsheet and word processing applications
•    Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving abilities, and effective communication skills using a multidisciplinary approach
•    Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
•    Able to maintain confidentiality of patient, provider, and organization information
•    Assist trauma staff in other assigned duties as requested
•    This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation
 

? AS/AD required; BS preferred. Degree in health-related discipline preferred
? ICD-10-CM/PCS coding certification, AIS 2015 coding certification
? Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) or required within 12 months of employment
? Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) or required within 24 months of employment
? 3-5 years of position related experience defined as Medical Records, coding experience, trauma Outreach experience, Trauma Program experience, performance improvement experience.

Non-Bargaining Unit, BPL - Surgery Trauma Program - STL, Mount Sinai St. Luke's