Trauma Registrar Licensed - Paramedic

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

As a team member of the Trauma Service registrars are responsible for medical record analysis, data abstraction, performance improvement initiatives and overall data management specific to the trauma patient. Must perform functions consistent with the registrar requirements for Level One Trauma Center accreditation as stated in the Hospital Resource Manual and participate in activities essential for the maintenance of a Level One Trauma Center in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 

• Uses technical expertise to execute all data management activities with focus on maintaining the Trauma Registry database through data abstraction.  Utilizes expertise in ICD-10 Coding principles, Abbreviated Injury Scale, E-codes and interpretation of Emergency Medical Services prehospital reports. Must have a strong command of medical terminology and human anatomy and physiology in assuring accuracy and consistency of data.
• Provides staff support for the trauma service Program Director, Trauma Coordinator and Performance Improvement Specialist. Assists with a variety of PI initiatives and data analysis, organization and coordination of various trauma related conferences and maintains conference minutes.
• May design and/or generate trauma-related reports for medical and other professional staff in accordance with guidelines for requesting Trauma Registry Data. Submits all required trauma data to the State Registry and National Trauma Data Base (TQIP) in a timely and accurate manner. Good working knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database in presentation of the data.
• Participates in community education and outreach activities as requested. Provides injury prevention written material as requested for patients, families and the community.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of state approved paramedic or registered nursing program.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years prior prehospital patient care (i.e. EMS/paramedic) or nursing experience. Knowledgeable in Electronic Health Information Management records systems, HIM coding, or like experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a paramedic or registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Thorough understanding of ICD-10codes; computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and medical records database/system; accurate keyboarding skills; strong verbal & written communication skills on a level to work actively and effectively with medical and professional staff; team building and problem solving skills.

About Carilion

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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.