Trauma Administrator

Job Title: Trauma Administrator Department: Surgery AcuteLocation: Bronx, NY 10451Duration: 8 weeks Contract (Temp to Perm)Shift: 8:00 AM-5:00 PMSchedule Notes: Temp to Perm - Please ONLY send candidates who are interested in full-time opportunity after the initial 8-week assignment. Purpose of position:The Injury Prevention, Outreach/Education, and Trauma Research Coordinator (Coordinator) will report to the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) and Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and collaborate with health professionals and community members to promote injury prevention initiatives and develop strategies to reduce the burden of injury in our community.Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing, implementing, participating in, and evaluating the Injury Prevention Program for our Level I Trauma Center. The Coordinate will also manage trauma outreach/education events targeting both public and professional communities. The Coordinator will also assist the trauma staff in trauma related research efforts. Duties & Responsibilities: Injury Prevention:Utilizes trauma registry data to develop and direct injury prevention education to the community recognizing population-specific needsDevelops activities based on frequency and seriousness of events, substantial effect on society, proven efficacy and age appropriateness, adequate resources to implement the strategies and measures outcomesFormulates a plan to identify, select and engage professional staff, agencies and community to sponsor injury prevention programs; facilitate development of protocols and materials and orient and train individuals, groups and encourage coalition building Implements injury prevention programs and monitors their progress Evaluates each individual program to assure quality and effectivenessRemains knowledgeable on injury prevention legislative activities. Provides the Trauma Multidisciplinary Peer Review and Systems Committee with reports and program statuses during the monthly meetingsMaintains relationships with local, state, regional, and national program leaders to promote individual programs effectivelyRepresents the trauma center at local, state, regional, and national meetingsOutreach/Education:Coordinates trauma outreach educational events targeting the public and professional community events with Public Relations representativesDisseminates information about the trauma program and trauma systems through public awareness/educational programs, newsletters, websites and participates in local, regional, state and national trauma events consistent with the requirements of a Level I Trauma CenterPlans, coordinates and instructs the Stop the Bleed courses on behalf of the Trauma Program in the hospital and communityTrauma Research:Assist the TPM, TMD, trauma PI Coordinator and all trauma staff with IRB and Grant submissionAssist the TPM and trauma PI Coordinator in the management of the trauma registry as related to research effortsAssist all trauma staff including subspecialists in design of trauma related research to include abstract and manuscript development for submission and publication in peer-reviewed journalsOther Responsibilities:Assists with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) site survey preparation for both the adult and pediatric programsPerforms all other related tasks as defined by the TPM and TMDMachines, tools, equipment operated:Computer, fax and phoneQualification RequirementsMaster’s degree from an accredited college or university in Hospital, Health, Public or Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health or a related discipline; and four (4) years of full-time, paid progressively responsible experience in hospital administration with an emphasis on the development and evaluation of health care delivery services; or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed in #1 above; and five (5) years of full-time, paid experience, as described in #1 above. Knowledge & skills:Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the interdependent role of the various allied health professionalsDemonstrates a proficient knowledge of objectives and trends in trauma management Able to develop brochures, audiovisual aids and presentation handouts. Maintains accurate records of all injury prevention activities, improving on challenges as they arrive Must have effective communication in verbal, written, and computer skillsDuties: Responsible for coordination of resources and activities necessary to ensure that the Trauma Program; Assists in developing and reviewing policies and procedures in relation to trauma care patients. Responsible for implementation, and ongoing assessment, education and communication of these trauma protocols to all disciplines affected by such; assists in the identification of patient and staff education needs as related to trauma and works cooperatively with other hospital disciplines to coordinate these needs; actively supports all research projects related to trauma care and outcomes through the trauma registry program; maintains continuing education standardsSkills:4 years related admin experience; Knowledge of ACS Trauma Verification requirementsEducation: BARequiredACS Trauma Verification RequirementsTrauma protocolsTrauma registry programTrauma careEEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”