Trauma Registrar - ECC Trauma

Trauma Registrar

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, and surgical suites. A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine, it is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and has an Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team.

Job Description

• Provide data entry support for the Trauma Registry.
• Assist 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.
• Maintain a database to allow for easy retrieval of trauma statistics.
• Accurately identify trauma patients, abstract requisite data, and enter them into the trauma registry based on trauma inclusion criteria.
• Perform ICD-10 and Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AIS) coding.
• Update and maintain 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).
• Demonstrate 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.
• Complete 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.
• Complete data uploads to regional, state, and national registries as required by State Designating Department and the ACS.
• Maintain confidentiality of written and verbal communication, autopsy reports, mortality and morbidity data, performance improvement activities, and peer review data.
• Participate in trauma-related activities within their Regional Advisory Council, as requested.
• Participate in ongoing education regarding TQIP, if applicable, and other trauma-related topics.
• Consistently promote a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude, and behaviors.
• Support Trauma Program initiatives such as injury prevention, outreach, and education as directed.
• Responsible for other duties assigned.

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 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

• 8 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

• Full Time