Howard University Hospital | Washington, DC
Role Summary
As a Trauma Registrar at Howard University Hospital, you will be the data backbone of our Level 1 Trauma Center — collecting, abstracting, coding, and reporting the high-quality registry data that drives trauma performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and better outcomes for the injured patients we serve. Reporting to the Trauma Nurse Supervisor, you will work closely with the trauma program, clinical teams, and quality leadership to ensure our registry is accurate, complete, and submission-ready for state and national reporting.
If you are detail-driven, analytical, and energized by the idea that clean data saves lives, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact at one of the nation’s most storied academic medical centers.
What You’ll Do
Collect and abstract disease-specific trauma data — uniform data elements describing the injury event, demographics, pre-hospital information, diagnosis, care, outcomes, and costs of treatment for injured patientsAbstract physiological and anatomical data from the electronic health record in accordance with registry definitions, ensuring high-quality data is entered into the Trauma Registry for analysisPerform ICD-10-CM coding and Injury Severity Scoring (AIS) for trauma patient recordsSupport the Trauma Division’s performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program by running reports that review care provided and identify variations in processes and outcomes across patient groupsCollect and maintain statistical data for the hospital’s trauma services; generate standard and custom reports in a timely fashionRepresent the trauma service at multidisciplinary Trauma Service meetings and survey activitiesEvaluate and recommend trauma registry software and tools; ensure new software is compatible with existing systems and that data operating protocols are accommodatedOrient division personnel on the use of trauma service computer software, including system commands and procedures to obtain trauma service informationParticipate in the establishment and implementation of the trauma services budgetInvestigate incidents or problems relating to the trauma registry; assess daily admissions to ensure proper patient identification and initiation of trauma protocolsMaintain strict confidentiality and data-security standards for all patient informationRequired Qualifications
Completion of the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course, or an equivalent provided by a state trauma programTwo (2) years of experience in data entry, emergency, trauma, or critical care settingsCertification by the American Trauma Society’s Registrar Certification Board as a Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) or Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) — required, or must be obtained within six (6) months of employmentProficiency in ICD-10-CM coding and Injury Severity Scoring (AIS) for trauma patient recordsKnowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology sufficient to interpret physician, radiology, and operative documentationProficiency in trauma registry software and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)Strong attention to detail, analytical, and data-validation/quality-assurance skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or a related healthcare fieldWhat We Offer
Work-life balanceRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseCompetitive, comprehensive benefit plans including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement planTuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children — up to two (2) courses per semesterA mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence, service, and advocacy for the communities we serveAbout Howard University Hospital
Howard University Hospital (HUH) is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. With a legacy dating back to 1862 — when it operated as Freedmen’s Hospital, providing care and refuge to those who had been denied it elsewhere — HUH has grown into one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center. Today, HUH continues its proud tradition of delivering exemplary, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to the community, while providing exceptional learning and professional development opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Position Details
DepartmentTrauma ServicesReports ToTrauma Nurse SupervisorFLSA StatusExemptScheduleFull-Time | Monday – FridayPay & Schedule
This is a full-time position. Salary range: $45,094 – $72,155 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Compliance Statements
Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HUHLA@huhosp.org.
Pay Transparency: Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
Read LessHoward University Hospital | Washington, DC
Role Summary
As Director of the Emergency Department at Howard University Hospital, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for one of the busiest emergency care environments in the Washington, DC region. Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), you will own clinical operations, patient throughput, quality and patient safety, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and staff development — while building collaborative partnerships with physicians, nursing, Trauma Services, and prehospital and EMS partners to advance emergency care delivery and patient outcomes.
If you are an experienced emergency nursing leader ready to shape care at the bedside and at the system level, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the nation’s most storied academic medical centers.
What You’ll Do
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Department, collaborating with administrators, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of departmental goals and initiativesOversee patient flow and throughput — including triage operations, length of stay, boarding, and left-without-being-seen rates — and lead improvement efforts to optimize timely, high-quality emergency careModel and promote a professional practice environment that fosters nurse autonomy, accountability, engagement, and shared governanceConduct counseling and coaching with direct reports; oversee performance appraisals, professional development, and corrective action; and support recruitment, hiring, and retention of Emergency Department nursing staffEnsure departmental compliance with EMTALA, The Joint Commission, CMS, the DC Department of Health, and other applicable regulatory standards, and maintain continuous survey readinessManage departmental financial performance, including budget development and monitoring, staffing and resource allocation, and productivityLead quality, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives, and coordinate with Trauma Services, prehospital and EMS partners, and hospital emergency management on emergency care and surge and disaster preparednessRequired Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required within two (2) years of hireCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the District of Columbia requiredBLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification requiredNational certification in nursing leadership or emergency nursing (e.g., NE-BC, CNML, or CEN) required within one (1) year of hireMinimum of five (5) years of Registered Nurse experience in an emergency or acute care settingMinimum of three (3) years of nursing leadership experience, preferably in emergency services, including experience in systems-level leadershipPreferred Qualifications
Prior Emergency Department leadership experience in a Level I Trauma CenterCEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certificationWhat We Offer
Work-life balanceRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseCompetitive, comprehensive benefit plans including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement planTuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children — up to two (2) courses per semesterA mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence, service, and advocacy for the communities we serveAbout Howard University Hospital
Howard University Hospital (HUH) is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. With a legacy dating back to 1862 — when it operated as Freedmen’s Hospital, providing care and refuge to those who had been denied it elsewhere — HUH has grown into one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center. Today, HUH continues its proud tradition of delivering exemplary, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to the community, while providing exceptional learning and professional development opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Position Details
DepartmentEmergency DepartmentReports ToVice President & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)FLSA StatusExemptScheduleFull-Time | Monday – Friday, with evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as neededPay & Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range: $173,000 – $190,341 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Compliance Statements
Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HUHLA@huhosp.org.
Pay Transparency: Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
Read LessWith over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.
Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Full Time, Nights - Procedure Support Technician in Operating Rooms who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
This position is Full Time, M-F 2:30AM-11:00AM, EOW as needed
Pay Range: $17.40-$28.48 (actual offer rates are based upon the applicants relevant experience related to position)
The Procedure Support Technician assists with the quick and efficient set-up and turnover of cases in each surgical suite by cleaning the operating rooms and equipment, and interacts with clinical nurses, operating room technicians and physicians to expedite the set-up and turnover of surgical cases.
The Procedure Support Technician:
Assists with the quick and efficient set-up and turnover of cases in each surgical suite as outlined in departmental procedures. Cleans all surgical equipment before and after each surgical case or before bringing into OR. Assembles equipment daily to clean rooms and remove trash, preparing mops and wet vac cleaning solutions.Bags and removes trash from each operating room and places trash on transport cart. Transports trash to incinerator. Remove soiled linen from each operating room and places them on transport cart. Washes operating room table, buckets, walls and other furniture and performs appropriate floor care after each procedure. Ensures OR beds are cleaned and linen replaced. Wipes surgical lights as needed. Takes transport cart to designated area, removes trash, linen and instruments and returns to respective areas. Checks scrub areas frequently for general cleanliness and removes excess water from floors. Transports patients to and from OR, holding area and various diagnostic and therapeutic areas. Assist in transportation of equipment and supplies to and from rooms and ensures proper handling and storage. Cleans gas rooms daily or as needed. Ensures adequate supplies in supply room, keeping the supply room neat. Restocks supplies in assigned rooms. Prepares stretchers for patient transport. Helps patients into and out of wheelchairs and onto stretchers. Assists with patient transfer to and from the operating table. Assists in positioning patients and hold limbs for surgical prep as directed. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.Required Skills:
Ability to understand basic aseptic techniques and environmental controls.Ability to understand work hazards and be familiar of fire and safety regulations.Ability to assist in the quick and efficient set-up and turnover of cases in surgical suites according to department and the Hospital’s policies and procedures.Ability to clean operating rooms according to procedures daily.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and respect patient’s privacy.Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with staff, patients and their families, physicians, other medical care providers, Hospital and University Officials and the general public.Ability to understand basic aseptic techniques and environmental controls.Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with staff, patients, physicians and the general public.Competence in both oral and written English.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school or GED equivalent6 months experience in housekeeping and/or janitorial work in a hospital facilityBLS through American Heart AssociationAt Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
Work life balanceRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseBenefits and retirement packagesCOVID-19 Vaccination
Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
Read LessWith over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.
Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Radiology Department who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN Weekends Required - Pay: $65.00/hour
Under supervision of the Radiology Manager and the direct guidance of the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, this position performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine examinations to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care to include: injection of radiopharmaceutical, protocol setup, patient positioning, processing, and network image transfers.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of a certified/accredited ARRT program required.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine
Certifications and Licensure: Certification in Nuclear Medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-N), and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required. BLS certification required.
At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
COVID-19 Vaccination
Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
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