Trauma Registrar - Trauma Unit

Job Requirements

• Applicants would need to reside within Florida to be considered for this role **
  
  

Position Summary

The Trauma Registrar provides superior quality, competitive value and outstanding

service by establishing and maintaining the efficient operation of the trauma registry,

including accessing trauma cases, reporting trauma cases to state/national agencies and

following patients with codable trauma injury. Abstracts, inputs and analyzes registry data,

including ICD-10 coding of injuries and coding of Injury Severity Scale, and disseminates

data in accordance with national and state trauma mandates. Maintains the Trauma

Registry in compliance with the National Trauma Database (NTDB) and American

College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) as required under

Florida Department of Health Mandates as a designated Trauma Center.

Primary Accountabilites

• Initiates appropriate case finding techniques to capture reportable cases of
  
  

patients with codable injuries that were admitted, transferred, or died, for the

creation and maintenance of complete and valid databases.

• Accurately completes 80% of analytic abstracts within 60 days from the date of
  
  

discharge through case review, as demonstrated by random abstract review,

State of Florida Department of Health (FL DOH) tracking and reports to American

College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).

• Maintains the National and State of Florida Data Systems standards in collecting
  
  

and analyzing data on all reportable injuries. Attends and participates in the

Trauma Performance Improvement Committee, Trauma Quality Meeting, State of

Florida meetings, and at least one scheduled trauma department community

outreach activity annually.

• Interprets clinical documentation to ensure ICD-10 codes and Injury Severity
  
  

Score coding are clearly reported and consistently supported by the health

record. Upholds regulatory compliance by consulting validated coding references

for accurate code assignment and sequencing rules and validates accuracy of

codes assigned by the ITDX Trauma Validation Tool within the trauma registry.

• Performs case list reviews identifying and abstracting reportable cases by
  
  

accurately maintaining current database for annual reporting to TQIP as required

by American College of Surgeons and the Florida Committee on Trauma as well

as quarterly reporting to TQIP, the National Trauma Database, and the State of

Florida per Florida Department of Health Trauma Designation mandates.

• Assists the Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Program Manager and Trauma
  
  

Performance Improvement Coordinator with submission control and data

validation for both the State of Florida and the national TQIP. Reviews medical

record QAs, monthly Trauma Quality Data metrics, and quarterly reports to TQIP

to ensure compliance with the National Trauma Data Base and the State of

Florida annual updates.

• Coordinates obtaining/abstracting various external information to complete case
  
  

reviews for the trauma injured population, inclusive of Medical Examiner,

Emergency Medical Services and referring facilities reports.

• Provides trauma specific data to staff, physicians, and administrators. Compares
  
  

appropriate hospital trauma registry data with national and state data.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Within 12 months of hire/transfer must complete
• Trauma Data Registry Course through the American Trauma Society and
• Complete and pass the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course through the
  
  

Association for the Advancement of the Automotive Medicine (AAAM

AIS) and

• ICD-10 Trauma Injury Coding course and every 5 years thereafter
• Must complete eight (8) trauma-related Continuing Education Credits
  
  

annually

• Work Experience/Certification:
• Minimum of eight (8) years of trauma registry experience, OR
• Achieve the following certifications within 36 months of hire/transfer and
  
  

Maintain

Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR)

Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Certification (CAISS)

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong keyboarding skills for accurate data entry
• Ability to use or learn Digital Innovation V5 Registry Database and run
  
  

reports

• Critical thinking skills to abstract, analyze, and utilize pertinent data.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects with
  
  

interruptions to meet the needs of the trauma program

• Adaptable to flex job duties to accomplish team objectives and special
  
  

projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – Sedentary

• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and
  
  

stooping.

• Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or
  
  

without assistance.

• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality,
  
  

lighting and/or low to moderate noise.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite, or remote.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may
  
  

require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time