Trauma Registrar - Emergency Department (0.75 FTE)
St. Peter's Health, Billings Metropolitan Area, MT, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Trauma Registrar to support our trauma program through accurate data abstraction, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will manage the hospital’s trauma registry, ensure data integrity, and generate meaningful reports that inform patient care, performance improvement, and injury prevention initiatives. You will collaborate closely with physicians, clinical staff, and trauma program leadership to maintain compliance with state requirements and uphold trauma designation standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to community and statewide trauma care systems while working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Identifies all patient cases that meet criteria for inclusion in the trauma registry database
Reviews medical records in detail to obtain required elements needed for trauma registry reporting
Consults with physicians or other clinical staff as needed for assistance with acquiring trauma case reporting information
Reports and/or transmits hospital data in a timely and complete manner as required by Montana Department of Health and Human Services (state registry)
Retrieves and analyzes registry data and disseminates trauma information and reports as requested.
Ensures system is in place to monitor validity of data abstraction and entry.
In collaboration with Trauma Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director set standards for data entry, implements necessary procedures, and provide documentation for all registry related functions.
Work closely with the Trauma Coordinator, Trauma Medical Director, ED Director, Trauma Injury Prevention Specialist, hospital staff, and physicians to maintain trauma designation status.
Actively participates in education activities to include trauma registry related education programs.
Participates in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state and/or national level as needed.
Participates in providing outreach education and/or data for injury prevention purposes as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience: One year experience as a medical professional. Computer experience (spreadsheet, database, word processing) strongly preferred. ICD 10-CM, ICO-0-3, and AIS coding skills preferred. Knowledge of medical science, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology/disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, and medical procedures/processes preferred. Skills to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and practice independent judgment to prioritize work with deadlines.
Education
Certification, associate or bachelor degree in nursing or related field strongly preferred. High School diploma or GED required.
Licenses / Certifications / Registry
Nursing, EMS or medical coding license/certification preferred. Medical students will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Trauma Registrar to support our trauma program through accurate data abstraction, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will manage the hospital’s trauma registry, ensure data integrity, and generate meaningful reports that inform patient care, performance improvement, and injury prevention initiatives. You will collaborate closely with physicians, clinical staff, and trauma program leadership to maintain compliance with state requirements and uphold trauma designation standards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to community and statewide trauma care systems while working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Identifies all patient cases that meet criteria for inclusion in the trauma registry database
Reviews medical records in detail to obtain required elements needed for trauma registry reporting
Consults with physicians or other clinical staff as needed for assistance with acquiring trauma case reporting information
Reports and/or transmits hospital data in a timely and complete manner as required by Montana Department of Health and Human Services (state registry)
Retrieves and analyzes registry data and disseminates trauma information and reports as requested.
Ensures system is in place to monitor validity of data abstraction and entry.
In collaboration with Trauma Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director set standards for data entry, implements necessary procedures, and provide documentation for all registry related functions.
Work closely with the Trauma Coordinator, Trauma Medical Director, ED Director, Trauma Injury Prevention Specialist, hospital staff, and physicians to maintain trauma designation status.
Actively participates in education activities to include trauma registry related education programs.
Participates in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state and/or national level as needed.
Participates in providing outreach education and/or data for injury prevention purposes as needed.
Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience: One year experience as a medical professional. Computer experience (spreadsheet, database, word processing) strongly preferred. ICD 10-CM, ICO-0-3, and AIS coding skills preferred. Knowledge of medical science, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology/disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, and medical procedures/processes preferred. Skills to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and practice independent judgment to prioritize work with deadlines.
Education
Certification, associate or bachelor degree in nursing or related field strongly preferred. High School diploma or GED required.
Licenses / Certifications / Registry
Nursing, EMS or medical coding license/certification preferred. Medical students will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
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