Trauma Registrar Senior - Emergency Trauma

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's in Texas seeks a Trauma Registrar Senior to support the Trauma Registry. You will abstract data, ensure accurate ICD-10 and AIS coding, and maintain the registry in compliance with state and ACS standards.

This role requires 2-4 years ICD-10 coding experience and CAISS certification, with Trauma Registry software training provided within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required

Responsibilities

• Supports clerical, statistical, and informational needs of the Trauma Service.
• Maintains a searchable database to retrieve trauma statistics easily.
• Abstracts trauma data and enters it into the trauma registry per inclusion criteria.
• Performs ICD-10 and AIS coding.
• Updates trauma registry records per ACS, State designating department, NTDS, and TQIP requirements.
• Demonstrates proficiency in capturing data for ISS, Trauma Score, TRISS, Probability of Survival, GCS, ICD/AIS coding.
• Completes record abstraction, entry, and validation per policies of the Trauma Program.
• Uploads data to regional, state, and national registries as required.
• Runs queries and reports from the Trauma Registry as requested.
• Manages Trauma Registry database and communicates issues to leadership.
• Analyzes registry data for epidemiological trends and program impact.
• Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive information including autopsy, mortality, and peer review data.
• Prepares and files reports and correspondence per trauma center protocols.
• Precepts new registry staff.
• Participates in trauma-related activities and ongoing education on topics like TQIP.
• Upholds professional image in demeanor and appearance.
• Supports Trauma Program initiatives such as injury prevention, outreach, and education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

AIS coding

Data entry

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Abbreviated Injury Scale course (AAAM)

ICD-10 course in trauma

CAISS certification

Tools

Trauma Registry software

Job description

Summary The Trauma Registrar Senior will provide data entry support for the Trauma Registry. The Trauma Registrar Senior 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.
• Performs queries and reports from the Trauma Registry as requested.
• Responsible for Trauma Registry Data base management and promptly communicates data base related issues to the Trauma Program leadership.
• Analyses trauma registry data for epidemiological and reporting purposes. Communicates trends that may impact Trauma Program performance, injury prevention initiatives, or staffing to the Trauma Program leadership.
• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal communication. Maintains confidentiality of autopsy reports, mortality and morbidity data, performance improvement activities and peer review data.
• Prepares, distributes, and files reports, correspondence, and documents in the correct format including referral feedback letters to EMS and referring hospitals, per trauma center protocols.
• Responsible for precepting new registry staff.
• 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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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 upon 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

Experience

• 2 - 4 years ICD-10 coding, and AIS coding preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification required

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time