Team Lead, Trauma Registrar

Overview

Team Leader, Trauma Registrar (Remote Eligible)

Are you passionate about healthcare quality, data accuracy, and making a difference in patient outcomes? Join WakeMed as a Team Leader, Trauma Registrar and play a vital role in supporting one of the region's leading trauma programs.

In this position, you will work closely with the Trauma Services team to ensure the ongoing success and integrity of the WakeMed Trauma Registry. You will lead and support a team of trauma registrars while overseeing the collection, management, and reporting of trauma data that helps improve patient care and supports trauma center verification and designation requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Trauma Registrars.
• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the WakeMed Trauma Registry database.
• Ensure accurate and timely trauma data collection, entry, and reporting.
• Manage participation in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
• Monitor compliance with local, state, and ACS trauma registry standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with Trauma Services leadership and clinical teams to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain the organization's trauma center designation and ACS verification status through ongoing registry compliance and data integrity.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. They are passionate about data quality, healthcare outcomes, and supporting a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.

Why Join WakeMed?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts trauma patient care and quality outcomes.
• Opportunity to lead an experienced team and contribute to organizational excellence.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Remote work flexibility for eligible candidates.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is eligible for remote work. Candidates must reside in one of the following approved states:

North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia

Join us and help advance trauma care through data excellence, innovation, and teamwork

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .

EOE

Licensure

Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries Required within 1 year of hire Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist Preferred

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Experience

2 Years Healthcare Required 2 Years Data Collection Required 2 Years Data Entry Required