Trauma Registrar

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:?

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center?

MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation?

MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation?

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.?

MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Trauma Registrar!

As a Trauma Registrar at MercyOne, you will abstract health information data of reportable trauma patients. Prepare and present statistical data for reports to administration, medical staff and other health agencies. Adhere to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Schedule:

• PRN - 8 hours a shift

General Requirements:

• Abstracts trauma patients, co-morbidities, surgical procedure, complications, outcomes, and follow-up.

• Abstracts and enters health information into computer database to comply with Iowa Trauma Program requirements and standards.

• Maintains data programs on computer including appropriate upgrades and back-ups.

• Prepares and presents statistical reports.

• Prepares and presents statistical data for reports to administration, medical staff and other health agencies.

• Completes studies and follow-up requests.

• Compiles information for annual report.

• Maintains trauma registry processes including quality control measures.

• Develops and maintains policies and procedures according to Iowa Trauma System requirements.

• Performs quality control of health information data abstracted and identifies trends and patterns.

• Establishes and maintains rapport with physicians,NEIAstaff and other health agencies.

• Serves as a liaison to outside agencies, screening and educational programs.

• Serves as a liaison to medical staff andancillarysupport services

• Assists with Trauma Program accreditation.

• Submits data to outside agencies as requested.

• Assists with coordination and participates in continuing education activities relating to trauma for hospital and out-of-hospital personnel.

• Produces specialty reports for medical staff meetings and committees.

• Assists in completing accreditation application.

• Assists ED Nurse facilitator with trauma services meetings.

• Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures.

• Attends required safety programs.

• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job.

• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations.

• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.

• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.

• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Education:

• Associate degree preferred

• Experience with medical terminology required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the healthcare field, working with health information such as operative reports and clinical documentation

• Strong language skills, with intermediate math and advanced reasoning abilities

• Proficiency with personal computers, database software, mainframe information systems, spreadsheets, and network systems

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Ability to work independently

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers ( to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Waterloo

Affordably priced; Waterloo is approximately 25% cheaper than the national average and about 5% below Iowa's average. Its arts and entertainment scene features museums, a performing arts center, brewery tours, relief trails and attractions like the John Deere Tractor Museum and Lost Island Themepark and Waterpark. Dense trail networks offer biking and walking opportunities year round. The Waterloo Community School District provides diverse programs, and families also have access to private and parochial schools. Higher education is close by at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is a 366-bed regional hospital recognized for excellence in patient care and community service. As a Level III Trauma Center and home to a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we provide advanced emergency and neonatal care close to home. Our services include comprehensive cardiac care through an accredited chest pain center, a nationally accredited cancer center, inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health and leading-edge surgical options-including robotic surgery. MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is proud to hold the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, and multiple quality awards from the American Heart Association and Forbes.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran