Trauma Registrar - Emergency Care Center

Responsibilities

• Maintains a database to allow for easy retrieval of trauma statistics.
• Accurately identifies trauma patients, abstracts requisite data, and enters them into the trauma registry based on trauma inclusion criteria.
• Performs 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).
• 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.
• Sustains a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude, and behaviors.
• Supports Trauma Program initiatives such as injury prevention, outreach, and education as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Years of experience required
• Trauma Registry software training is required within 90 days of employment
• Accrues 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 preferred
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification preferred