Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Hartford Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usJob SummaryThe Trauma Registrar is responsible for the Trauma Registry a data base unique to trauma patients including patient identification chart abstraction collection coding scoring and entering of data into a designated registry data base This position ensures the accuracy of the data that is collected and collaborates with performance improvement and administrative planning This position also ensures that trauma data is retrieved entered analyzed and verified in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to ensure American College of Surgeons verification and state designation for Trauma Center statusIn addition this position assists with quality control activities information requests and studies as requested Lastly this position identifies and maintains a data base for trauma cases to meet state requirements and minimal standards of the American College of SurgeonsResponsibilitiesmiddot Abstracts data from medical records for inclusion into the Trauma Registry databasemiddot Utilizes the NTDB dictionary to accurately code procedures diagnoses and injuries using ICD coding AIS injury coding E codes and other appropriate coding schemes and accurately enters into Trauma Registry within departmental guidelinesmiddot Ensures that trauma data is retrieved entered analyzed and verified in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to ensure American College of Surgeons verification and State designation for Trauma Center statusmiddot Prepares reports based on research requests and data reports for quality initiativesmiddot Performs data analysis and data validation on Trauma Registry data on a routine basis to ensure validity accuracy and completeness of data entrymiddot Participates in performance improvement monitoring by gathering data on performance metrics identifying and reporting complications and performing analysis of registry data in support of clinical process improvement initiativesmiddot Assists those facilities with annual download to state and national trauma registries such as National Trauma Data Bank NTDB and Trauma Quality Improvement TQIPmiddot Maintains professional development and current knowledge of standards and data sets of NTDB and State Trauma Registry Dictionarymiddot Maintains professional developments such as maintenance of certification Certified Specialist in Trauma RegistryWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Hartford Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usJob SummaryThe Trauma Registrar is responsible for the Trauma Registry a data base unique to trauma patients including patient identification chart abstraction collection coding scoring and entering of data into a designated registry data base This position ensures the accuracy of the data that is collected and collaborates with performance improvement and administrative planning This position also ensures that trauma data is retrieved entered analyzed and verified in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to ensure American College of Surgeons verification and state designation for Trauma Center statusIn addition this position assists with quality control activities information requests and studies as requested Lastly this position identifies and maintains a data base for trauma cases to meet state requirements and minimal standards of the American College of SurgeonsResponsibilitiesmiddot Abstracts data from medical records for inclusion into the Trauma Registry databasemiddot Utilizes the NTDB dictionary to accurately code procedures diagnoses and injuries using ICD coding AIS injury coding E codes and other appropriate coding schemes and accurately enters into Trauma Registry within departmental guidelinesmiddot Ensures that trauma data is retrieved entered analyzed and verified in accordance with state and national mandated regulations to ensure American College of Surgeons verification and State designation for Trauma Center statusmiddot Prepares reports based on research requests and data reports for quality initiativesmiddot Performs data analysis and data validation on Trauma Registry data on a routine basis to ensure validity accuracy and completeness of data entrymiddot Participates in performance improvement monitoring by gathering data on performance metrics identifying and reporting complications and performing analysis of registry data in support of clinical process improvement initiativesmiddot Assists those facilities with annual download to state and national trauma registries such as National Trauma Data Bank NTDB and Trauma Quality Improvement TQIPmiddot Maintains professional development and current knowledge of standards and data sets of NTDB and State Trauma Registry Dictionarymiddot Maintains professional developments such as maintenance of certification Certified Specialist in Trauma Registrymiddot High school diplomamiddot Knowledge of medical terminology and of basic anatomy and etcmiddot Associates degree preferred in related field such as Health Information Management etc preferredmiddot to years in a position requiring knowledge of electronic medical record and PC skills with knowledge of database system such as input data and retrieving datamiddot Knowledge of ICD and ICD coding preferredmiddot Hires must complete the American Trauma Societyrsquos Trauma Registry course and the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Injury Scaling course within months of employmentmiddot Successfully participate in the ICD refresher course every yearsmiddot Accrue at least hours of trauma related CE during the verification cycleWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusmiddot High school diplomamiddot Knowledge of medical terminology and of basic anatomy and etcmiddot Associates degree preferred in related field such as Health Information Management etc preferredmiddot to years in a position requiring knowledge of electronic medical record and PC skills with knowledge of database system such as input data and retrieving datamiddot Knowledge of ICD and ICD coding preferredmiddot Hires must complete the American Trauma Societyrsquos Trauma Registry course and the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Injury Scaling course within months of employmentmiddot Successfully participate in the ICD refresher course every yearsmiddot Accrue at least hours of trauma related CE during the verification cycleWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status