Trauma Registrar: Data & Quality for Better Care

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Trauma Registrar to support the Trauma Service’s data integrity and regulatory compliance. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to ethics, and collaboration with nursing teams to ensure accurate trauma and head/spine registry entry and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have trauma registry experience, ICU or ED exposure, and strong organizational skills. Join a patient-first team committed to quality care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience at Level II Trauma Center, preferably Level I.
• 1 year in ICU or ED.
• 1 year medical or Trauma/Head-Spine registry experience.
• Strong organizational, self-directed and goal-oriented abilities.

Responsibilities

• Trauma/Head and Spine registry supports Level II Trauma Center designation per Illinois law.
• Data entry for trauma and head and spine registries; report writing and quality improvement reports to nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma registry experience

ICU or ED experience

Organized, creative, self-directed

Autonomous, goal-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Trauma Registrar to support the Trauma Service’s data integrity and regulatory compliance. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to ethics, and collaboration with nursing teams to ensure accurate trauma and head/spine registry entry and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have trauma registry experience, ICU or ED exposure, and strong organizational skills. Join a patient-first team committed to quality care and continuous improvement.