Data Technician II/Training Assistant - Trauma

Overview

Shift: Full-time, Days Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period

This role is a dual role, you will work a .50 FTE as a Data Technician II and a .50 FTE as a Training Assistant, for a full-time status of a 1.0 FTE

Where Data Meets Education—Help Improve Trauma Care Every Day

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes? Join our Trauma Program as a Data Technician II / Training Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in advancing patient care through accurate data management and exceptional education support.

In this unique dual role, you'll help maintain the integrity of our trauma registry while coordinating training activities that keep our clinical teams prepared, informed, and successful.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and maintain trauma registry data with a high level of accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with state, regional, and national trauma data reporting requirements.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives by preparing reports and identifying data trends.
• Coordinate and support trauma education programs, meetings, and training events.
• Track certifications, continuing education, and training records for trauma team members.
• Prepare educational materials, maintain schedules, and provide administrative support for training activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, EMS partners, and multidisciplinary teams to support the hospital's Trauma Program.

Qualifications

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience: 

• Two years of experience in an educational, training, or healthcare environment
• 6 months - 2 years of data collection experience preferred

License/Certifications: 

• Completion of Trauma Registrar Course through American Trauma society within 1 year of hire
• Abbreviated Injury Scale Trauma Coding Course through Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine within 1 year of hire
• ICD-10 CM Trauma Injury Coding Course through American Trauma society within 1 year of hire