Trauma Registrar

Shannon Medical Center; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Medical Center in Texas seeks a Trauma Data Coordinator to identify trauma patients, abstract data, and maintain the trauma registry while assisting with performance improvement data management and trauma billing.

The role includes chart reviews from admission to discharge, generating required trauma reports for the Texas Department of State Health Services, and coordinating information across hospital departments to support patient care quality and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One or more years of Clinical experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required within six (6) months of start date.
• AAAM AIS Course required within twelve (12) months of start date.
• Trauma registry course certificate required within twelve (12) months of start date.
• ICD-10 Course Certificate within past five years required.
• CAISS required within twelve (12) months.

Responsibilities

• Trauma patient identification, data abstraction, trauma registry data entry and registry maintenance.
• Assist with trauma performance improvement data management and trauma billing support.
• Organize and participate in injury prevention, public outreach, and education events.
• Review charts for essential data per Texas DSHS requirements; monitor patient records from admission to discharge.
• Enter and maintain trauma data in the registry and generate required reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Trauma data entry

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

BLS certification (Required within 6 months)

AAAM AIS Course (Required within 12 months)

Trauma registry course certificate (Required within 12 months)

ICD-10 Course Certificate (Required within 12 months)

CAISS (Required within 12 months)

Job description

This position is primarily responsible for trauma patient identification, data abstraction, trauma registry data entry and registry maintenance, assisting with trauma performance improvement data management, and assisting with facilitating correct trauma billing as well as other duties as assigned by the Director of Trauma Services. This position also requires ability to organize and/or participate in events related to injury prevention, public outreach, and education. Performs concurrent and retrospective review of trauma patient records and analyzes data utilizing established criteria for trauma indicators and studies. Identifies trends, profiles, and patterns to report findings to the Director of Trauma Services by reviewing charts for essential data required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Monitors patient record from time of admission to discharge. Conducts chart studies on various issues as requested. Enters and maintains statistical information in database to generate information requested for required and special trauma reports or projects. Audits Trauma and Injury scores to verify correct information. Works to review established criteria for quality assurance indicators to monitor care of trauma patients. Identifies high volume, high risk, or problem prone aspects of trauma care. Develops and maintains effective working relationship with hospital department team members to exchange information pertaining to trauma patients. Documents recommendations/ action plans and refers information to Director of Trauma Services for follow-up.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience:

• Preferred
  • One or more years of Clinical experience

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within six (6) months of start date
  • 24 hours of trauma-related CE during verification cycle
  • AAAM AIS Course
    • Required within twelve (12) months of start date
  • Certificate from trauma registry course
    • Required within twelve (12) months of start date
  • ICD-10 Course Certificate dated within the past five years
    • Required within twelve (12) months of start date
  • CAISS
    • Required within twelve (12) months of start date