Trauma Registrar - Trauma Service

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Trauma Registrar to join our multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. You will maintain the trauma registry database, including data collection, coding, scoring and entry, and support incidence and outcomes reporting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2 years of trauma registry experience (preferred), and will pursue CSTR within one year or CAISS per verification requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CSTR within one year of employment for experienced registrars; three years for new registrars is required.
• CAISS Certification or AAAM course preferred for campuses undergoing ACS verification; CAISS certification may be required for designated staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the trauma registry database, including data collection, coding, scoring and entry.
• Perform follow-up for incidence, treatment and outcomes for performance improvement, administrative planning and research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support programs and research initiatives.

Skills

Trauma registry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours of Work

7a-3:30p

Days Of Week

M-F

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Purpose

• In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team member to provide the very best care for our patients. The Trauma Registrar maintains a data base unique to the trauma population. This can include identification, collection, coding, scoring and entering of data into the trauma registry data base as well as performing follow-up for the purposes of incidence, treatment and outcomes, performance improvement, administrative planning and marketing, support programs, and research activities.

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, Required

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) within one year of employment for experienced registrars and three years of employment for new registrars, Required
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) Certification or Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AAAM) Course Completion, Preferred For campuses going through American College of Surgeons verification, CAISS certification is required for a designated staff member to meet verification standards. The department will assign this responsibility based on qualifications.

Work Experience

• 2 years of trauma registry experience at a Level I trauma facility, Preferred

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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