Trauma Registrar - Lexington Medical Center : Job Details

Applies comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to identify and collect complex data on the diagnoses, treatment, and quality metrics related to trauma patients receiving care at a Level III Trauma Center. The Trauma Registrar is responsible and accountable for maintaining the Trauma Registry. The Trauma Registrar reviews records (EMS, ED & Inpatient) of all trauma patients receiving treatment and enters each into the registry database. Enters survival data for the purpose of monitoring/studying trauma incidence, treatment, outcomes, performance improvement. Data collection will include admissions, observations, transfers, complications and deaths as defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) resource manual, injury scoring (AIS) and coding. Maintains the strictest standards of patient confidentiality Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Associate's degree Minimum Years of Experience: Two years healthcare experience Substitutable Education & ...Trauma, Registrar, Medical Director, Healthcare, Patient Care