POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in healthcare related services, preferably in the emergency/acute care setting
• Successful completion of Anatomy & Physiology Course
• Completed the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM), Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course within one (6) month of hire
• Completed an approved Trauma Registry Course with in (6) months of hire
• Completed the American Trauma Society ICD10 Injury Coding Course within (1) year of hire
• TOPIC course within (1)year of hire
• Obtain the Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist Certification (CAISS) within (3) years of hire
• Obtain the Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries Certification (CSTR) within (3) years of hire

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with data collection, analysis, and report writing
• Understands concepts of quality and performance improvement preferred
• AIS/ISS & ICD-10 coding experience preferred
• Requires ability to work independently and within groups
• Knowledge of State, Federal, JCAHO regulations, and American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) Designation requirements
• BLS within 6 months of hire
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Continuing education in trauma related topics
• Good written and verbal communications skills required
• Prefer Bilingual- English/Spanish

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Represents DHR Health Trauma Services Department favorably to the community
• Consults with the Trauma Program Director and Trauma Medical Director to enhance overall program direction.
• Maintains all patient, staff, and DHR information and documents in compliance with hospital policies regarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Accurately identifies the patient population for entry and tracking into the Digital Innovations CV5 Trauma Registry in compliance with the National Trauma Data Set (NTDS), the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), Texas Department of State health Services of EMS, and DHR specific requirements (e.g. ICD-10 code, transfer, death, ICU admission, length of stay, readmission)
• Determines validity of collected data.
• Communicates identified opportunities with the Trauma department staff, leadership, and physicians.
• Ensures the facility meets all trauma registry requirements to maintain its Trauma Center designation.
• Assists with trauma billing.
• Participates in injury prevention, research, and trauma related projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:

• Executive VP & Chief Nursing Officer Trauma Medical Director 3. Trauma Program Director
• Senior Trauma Registrar 5. Trauma Registry Supervisor