Description Summary:
Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all aspects of trauma operations, including trauma network survivor and post-traumatic stress syndrome screening within Danbury Hospital. Works in close collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Manager. Organizes the services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of trauma care and ensures that the trauma team standards of care are maintained.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide administrative support to the trauma operation team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence.
2. Assist with organizing and maintaining documentation related to trauma patient care, treatment plans, and procedures.
3. Coordinate communication between medical staff, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in trauma patient care.
4. Help ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and standards by maintaining accurate records and documentation.
5. Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials to support the trauma operation team's activities.
6. Help coordinate training sessions and educational programs for staff members on trauma care protocols and best practices.
7. Support the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance trauma care services.
8. Manage inventory of supplies and equipment used in trauma operations, placing orders as necessary.
9. Coordinates on-call services across the continuum of trauma care and is responsible for distributing them across the hospital.
10. Acts as onsite Coordinator at Danbury Hospital for the Trauma Survivors Network and maintains trauma survivor network.
11. Actively participates in the post-traumatic screening program that includes data collection and patient screening.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Proven experience in an administrative support role, preferably in a healthcare or medical setting
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software applications
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 219
Department: Trauma Center
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $20.23 - $37.56 Hourly