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Why Union?
Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.
Our Information Technology team plays a key role in delivering high-performing, reliable, and secure systems that enable excellent patient care across Union Health.
The Trauma Registrar is The Trauma Registrar is responsible for keeping detailed records of patients treated for serious injuries and helping the hospital track and improve the care provided to trauma patients.
You would ensure that every trauma patient’s information is accurately recorded and organized, helping the hospital improve care and meet important standards.
This role reports to the Trauma Manager.
Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):
- Gain expertise in medical data collection, accuracy, and analysis
- Develop strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Learn to interpret clinical documentation and trauma patient records
- Build collaboration skills by working closely with physicians, nurses, and quality teams
(Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation
- Union Health is a Level III Trauma Center, verified by the State of Indiana, providing 24/7 emergency and trauma care for patients in the Wabash Valley region
- The Trauma Program is recognized for excellence in coordinated emergency response, timely interventions, and exceptional patient outcomes
- Trauma Registry data supports hospital-wide quality initiatives and contributes to national trauma research and benchmarking
(Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture
- Supportive, team-oriented environment with personalized onboarding and hands-on mentorship
- Comprehensive training in trauma registry systems, ICD coding, and state trauma reporting standards
Essential Job Duties:
· Collect, enter, and maintain accurate trauma patient data in the web-based Trauma Registry.· Verify the completeness and accuracy of patient information in collaboration with trauma program staff.
· Generate and distribute scheduled and ad hoc trauma reports for leadership and performance improvement initiatives.
· Ensure the confidentiality and security of all trauma registry data and patient records.
· Work closely with the Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Medical Director, and staff to support quality and compliance goals.
· Troubleshoot and coordinate technical or data entry issues with internal support staff.
· Maintain current knowledge of trauma data standards, registry software, and reporting requirements.
· Prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict data submission deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- Completion of the American Trauma Society’s Registrar Course within one year of hire.
· Knowledge of database management and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Understanding of statistical calculations and techniques for displaying and interpreting data.
· Working knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT, DRG, AIS, and ISS coding systems.
· Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:
- Part-time and Full-time schedules
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting day one.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
- Career Paths
- Success Sharing
- 403b Retirement Employer Match.
Much More!
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Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at [email protected]
Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
Location: Union Hospital · TRAUMA(69010)
Schedule: PRN (ON-CALL), DAY, 8am-4pm
