Coordinator Trauma - Emergency Trauma

About the role

The Coordinator Trauma serves as a Trauma Performance Improvement subject matter expert and provides consultation and support to the Trauma Manager, Director, and Trauma Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Participates in regional, state, and/or national trauma organizations/committees, as directed.
• Knowledgeable and well-versed in ACS and State Designation Department criteria for trauma center performance improvement processes.
• Using trauma-related audit filters, as required by the verifying and designating authorities, facilitates data collection, analysis, and primary review to identify opportunities for improvement in the care of trauma patients.
• Completes case review documents for all cases requiring secondary or higher reviews.
• Collaborates with the Trauma Director and Manager to prepare documents for presentation at Trauma Program meetings.
• Documents opportunities for improvement, develops action plans, and tracks progress and event resolution in the Trauma Registry.
• Maintains monitoring for sustained improvement over time. Monitors compliance with established trauma practice management guidelines.
• Provides education, ensures loop closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes, and participates in continuous improvement projects as they relate to the Trauma Program.
• Reports any identified quality of care concerns, including sentinel events, deaths, transfers, or other events as identified in the Trauma Programs Performance Improvement Plan.
• Affords assistance to the Trauma Director and Manager with the development and implementation of injury prevention programs, as directed.
• Participates in hospital and regional disaster efforts, as directed.
• Engages in both internal and external trauma prevention and outreach committees, as directed.
• Incorporates the CHRISTUS values in working with peers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with families, patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing projects and assignments on time.
• Engages in continuous learning and practice improvement by attending in-services and continuing education that reflects current methodology supported by evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to think critically and perform chart abstraction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Able to integrate and interpret data from diverse sources, addressing issues effectively.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Experience in trauma care and performance improvement.
  • Knowledge of ACS and State Designation Department criteria.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in trauma registry systems and data analysis tools.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Current ACLS certification.
  • Current PALS certification (if applicable).