Trauma administrator

IMCS Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

IMCS Group is seeking a Trauma Prevention Coordinator to lead injury prevention initiatives at our Level I Trauma Center, coordinating outreach and education for both public and professional communities.

The role includes research support, IRB and grant submissions, and collaboration with trauma staff to enhance program evaluation and community impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with relevant healthcare/administrative experience.
• Experience in hospital administration and program evaluation required.
• Strong communication and community outreach capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the Injury Prevention Program for a Level I Trauma Center.
• Coordinate trauma outreach/education events for public and professional audiences.
• Assist trauma staff with research efforts and IRB/Grant submissions.
• Represent the trauma center at meetings and coordinate with PR for outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Trauma management knowledge

Brochure/AV materials development

Verbal/written/computer communication

Education

Master’s degree in Hospital, Health, Public or Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health or related

Bachelor’s degree with 4–5 years of hospital administration experience

Job description

Location: 234 E 149th Street, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY 10451

Duration: 2+ Months (Temp to Perm)

Pay range: $60/hr on W2

Notes

BASE SALARY FOR FTE POSITION $125,000

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 needs
• Develops 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 outcomes
• Formulates 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 effectiveness
• Remains knowledgeable on injury prevention legislative activities.
• Provides the Trauma Multidisciplinary Peer Review and Systems Committee with reports and program statuses during the monthly meetings
• Maintains relationships with local, state, regional, and national program leaders to promote individual programs effectively
• Represents the trauma center at local, state, regional, and national meetings
• Coordinates trauma outreach educational events targeting the public and professional community events with Public Relations representatives
• Disseminates 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 Center

• Plans, coordinates and instructs the Stop the Bleed courses on behalf of the Trauma Program in the hospital and community
• Assist the TPM, TMD, trauma PI Coordinator and all trauma staff with IRB and Grant submission
• Assist the TPM and trauma PI Coordinator in the management of the trauma registry as related to research efforts
• Assist all trauma staff including subspecialists in design of trauma related research to include abstract and manuscript development for submission and publication in peer-reviewed journals

Other Responsibilities

• Assists with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) site survey preparation for both the adult and pediatric programs
• Performs all other related tasks as defined by the TPM and TMD

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’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 professionals
• Demonstrates 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 skills