Trauma Registry Quality Data Specialist - Cooper University Hospital : Job Details

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• Gather and analyze data related to trauma patients and their treatments: Identify Quality Issues as identified by Trauma PIPS plan, and the American College of Surgeons Data Dictionary for the appropriate year
• Collect, Validate and enter patient data into the Quality/ Outcomes in the Trauma Registry
• Collaborate with trauma registrars for timely data submission, to the National Trauma Databank/ Trauma Quality Improvement Project and State of NJ Trauma Database
• Identify issues/ trends in quality issues and report to the Trauma Program Director/ Trauma PI Coordinators
• Assist with reports that are needed for Trauma PI forums including, but not limited to Trauma PI, Pediatric Trauma PI, Neurotrauma PI, Trauma M&M, and Pre-Hospital PI
• Participate in annual review of applicable trauma registry inclusion criteria
• Oversee the definitions for data abstraction as it relates to program specific trauma performance improvement
• Oversee data validation efforts to ensure data reliability as it relates to PIPS activities

• Minimum of 5 years recent trauma experience required, strong critical care/ trauma background required
• Minimum of 3 years experience with trauma registry/ trauma performance improvement process
• Experience with Performance Improvement benchmarking programs

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; BSN required, MSN preferred

• ATS Trauma Registry Course
• AAIM Coding Course
• ICD 10 Coding Course
• Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course
• TCRN Preferred
• Trauma Registry Certification Preferred (CSTR)

• Experience with trauma registry software and data management
• Knowledge of medical terminology and trauma care processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities