Trauma Registrar - Emergency Care Center

Jobtome; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health Care System in California seeks a part-time Trauma Registrar to support the Trauma Registry with data entry and abstraction. Responsibilities include identifying trauma patients, coding with AIS/ICD-10, and ensuring compliance with state and ACS standards.

The role requires 1–2 years of preferred experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and training in Trauma Registry software within 90 days of employment. Ongoing education credits are required over three years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trauma Registry software training within 90 days of employment.
• Must accrue 24 hours of trauma-related continuing education during the designation/verification period (3 years).
• Within 12 months of hire: AIS course, ICD-10 course in trauma, ATS Trauma registrar course.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and data-entry support for the Trauma Registry.
• Maintain registry records per state and ACS guidelines.
• Identify trauma patients and abstract data for registry entry.
• Enter data and validate accuracy for ISS, trauma scores, and related metrics.
• Upload data to regional/national registries as required.

Skills

AIS coding

ICD-10 coding

Data entry accuracy

CAISS certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trauma registry software training within 90 days

Continuing education 24 hours in 3 years

Job description

Description Summary: The Trauma Registrar will provide data entry support for the Trauma Registry. The Trauma Registrar will be responsible for assistance in maintaining the CHRISTUS Health Care System's Trauma Registry in compliance with all requirements of the Department of State Health Services, as outlined in the State Trauma Rules. The Trauma Registry is critical to the development and maintenance of an effective performance improvement program for trauma. The Trauma Registry also provides data needed for research and epidemiological studies. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Provides clerical, statistical, and informational support to the Trauma Service. Maintains a database to allow for easy retrieval of trauma statistics. Accurately identifying trauma patients, abstracting requisite data, and entering them into the trauma registry based on trauma inclusion criteria. The ability to perform ICD-10 and Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AIS) coding. Updates and maintains all trauma registry records including essential elements as defined by trauma center leadership, State Designating Department, National Trauma Data Standards, and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), as indicated based on trauma center level of designation. Demonstrates proficiency in capturing and entering data that contributes to accurate calculations of ISS, Trauma Score, TRISS, Probability of Survival Score;
GCS, ICD/AIS coding, among others. Completes record abstraction, entry, and validation, in compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS), State Designating Department, and the current policies and practices of the Trauma Program. Completes data uploads to regional, state, and national registries as required by State Designating Department and the ACS. Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal communication, autopsy reports, mortality and morbidity data, performance improvement activities and peer review data. Participates in trauma-related activities within their Regional Advisory Council, as requested. Participates in ongoing education regarding TQIP, if applicable, and other trauma related topics. Consistently promotes a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude, and behaviors. Supports Trauma Program initiatives such as injury prevention, outreach, and education as directed. Responsible for other duties assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required Trauma Registry software training is required within 90 days of employment Must accrue 24 hours of trauma-related continuing education during the designation/verification period (3 years) The following courses are required within 12 months of hire Abbreviated Injury Scale course by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) ICD-10 course in trauma;
needs to be renewed every 5 years A Trauma registrar course by the American Trauma Society (ATS) Experience 1 to 2 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification preferred Work Schedule: 24 HOURS Work Type: Part Time