Trauma Registrar

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually, and is the region's third largest employer.

About the Role

Applies comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to identify and collect complex data on the diagnoses, treatment, and quality metrics related to trauma patients receiving care at a Level III Trauma Center. The Trauma Registrar is responsible and accountable for maintaining the Trauma Registry. The Trauma Registrar reviews records (EMS, ED & Inpatient) of all trauma patients receiving treatment and enters each into the registry database. Enters survival data for the purpose of monitoring/studying trauma incidence, treatment, outcomes, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identifies all qualifying trauma cases brought into the hospital for inclusion into the registry, in accordance with the ACS standards.
• Identifies and abstracts data from the patient’s medical records, including demographics, location of injury(s), and pre-hospital data for the purposes of statistical reporting, analysis, and inclusion into the trauma registry; collects data and researches missing patient care documentation as needed from multiple sources, including other facilities or agencies.
• Maintains electronic registry that adheres to reporting requirements and complies with the prescribed standards and regulations needed for trauma center accreditation by the ACS Committee and DHEC.
• Utilizes Abbreviated Injury Scale/Injury Severity Scores (AIS/ISS) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes to compile indicators and statistics for use by the Trauma Medical Director and Hospital Leadership Team.
• Responsible for entering data into a risk-adjusted benchmarking databank, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
• Prepares reports on trauma populations, performs data searches for trauma-related projects, performance improvement activities, education, and system improvements.
• Maintains trauma and ambulance logs to resolve omissions and duplications.
• Prepares data reports of trauma cases and information for the Trauma Outcomes Coordinator, Trauma Committees, Trauma Peer Review, and other committees as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of all patient information in compliance with LMC, State, and Federal Regulations.
• Prepares monthly summaries of all trauma-related admissions, observations, transfers, and deaths.
• Prepares data summaries for review by the Trauma Outcomes Coordinator and submission to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the National Trauma Database (NTDB).
• Participates in trauma activities to include Process Improvement and Patient Safety, Injury Prevention, Trauma Multidisciplinary Committee, and outreach education.
• Participates in the Trauma Association of SC group meetings and periodic training.
• Provides statistical data as requested by members of the trauma team.
• Maintains current knowledge of and complies with National Standards published by the ACS, State Standards published by DHEC, and State Trauma Regulations.
• Completes 8 hours of registry-specific training yearly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate's degree
• Minimum Years of Experience: Two years healthcare experience
• Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Associate's Degree may be substituted for High School Diploma or GED and two additional years of healthcare experience in emergency or trauma patient care or related setting.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Certification in Trauma Registry and successful completion of AAAM AIS within 1 year of hire. CSTR must be obtained within 36 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of current trauma standards/registry requirements.
• Completion of The American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course and the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Injury Scale Course through American College of Surgeons (ACS) or completion of both courses within 1 year of hire.
• Working knowledge of NTDS and ICD-10 coding.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan: Employees are eligible for enrollment day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Schedule

Day Shift 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM