Surgeon - Trauma examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats critically injured patients. Performs emergency procedures including endotracheal tube intubation, tube thoracostomy, pericardiocentesis, ultrosonographic evaluation, and peritoneal lavage. Being a Surgeon - Trauma reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Trauma may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Trauma's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 8
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Responsible to supervise the trauma data collection process and maintain Hospital Trauma Registry (Collector) from service activity, logs, and trauma patient charts for injury research, epidemiology, and quality improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 to 2 years of experience related to medical record abstraction.
Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
RHIT and/or RHIA preferred.
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Union : Non Bargained
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