Trauma Registrar - Trauma Registry

We are looking for a Trauma Registrar (NUHW) with Trauma Services Department at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.Location : Santa Rosa, CaliforniaSchedule : Full time - 80 Biweekly hoursShift : 8 Hour - DaysJob Summary :Responsible for maintaining the computerized trauma registry for Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in a manner consistent with the values of the St.Joseph's Health System. The trauma registrar reviews patient records in a responsible and ethical manner in order to accurately abstract and enter data into the trauma registry. The registrar also provides statistical reports from the trauma registry as requested.Skills :

Computer skills, including a basic understanding of Windows, Word, and Excel.

Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Research and abstracting skills with attention to detail.

Ability to work autonomously and as a team member.

Familiarity with medical coding concepts preferred.

Minimum Position Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of course work at an accredited college or university in anatomy and

medical terminology.

Minimum of two years work experience in an acute care hospital.

Minimum of two years related professional experience including extensive use of data entry

and word processing systems including Word and Excel.

Minimum two years work experience involving data analysis and presentation, or

comparable education.

Certification as a Certified Trauma Registrar is required within two years of hire into the

position.

Preferred Position Qualifications:

Associates Degree in related discipline.

Successful completion of course work at an accredited college or university in physiology.

Experience performing duties as a Trauma Registrar in an acute care hospital.

Knowledge of and experience in quality improvement initiatives including data extraction,

reporting and data analysis.

Experience using Trauma One software or similar registry database.

Additional working knowledge and/or experience with trauma site survey preparation,

trauma center structure, and the trauma performance improvement process.

The people of St. Joseph Health have worked for 53 years to improve health and quality of life in California's North Bay region, starting in Sonoma County, where the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange opened the doors of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in 1950. Today, we continue the mission begun by the Sisters and continued through the St. Joseph Health Ministry of extending the healing ministry of Jesus to those we serve through an integrated spectrum of primary, urgent, acute, outpatient, palliative care and regional referral services. Sonoma County entities aligned with St. Joseph Health include the 278-bed Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the region's only Level II trauma center, as well as the 80-bed Petaluma Valley Hospital. Our services also encompass three Urgent Care centers, Hospice of Petaluma, Memorial Hospice and North County Hospice, the Annadel Medical Group, as well as the St. Joseph Home Care Network. We act as a regional referral hub for outlying hospitals, while also providing outpatient behavioral health care, education to promote health and prevent chronic disease, rehabilitation, oral health care, community benefit programs, and more, all fostering health and quality of life throughout the area.St. Joseph Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Joseph Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Company: Sonoma County EntitiesCategory: Administrative (Clinical)