Trauma Registrar - ECC Trauma

DescriptionCHRISTUS 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 Accredited Chest Pain Center Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team  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 requiredTrauma Registry software training is required within 90 days of employmentMust 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 yearsA 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: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time Additional Information: - Specialty: - Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.