Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries – Fort Hood

Fidelity Partners•Fort Hood, TX

7d•$44 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is a Level 3 Trauma Center and is required to adhere to the American College of Surgeons Trauma Standards, which include uniform coding as specified according to National Trauma Data Bank and Trauma Quality Improvement Program standards. The CSTR works with physicians, administrators, researchers, and health care planners to provide support for trauma program development, ensure compliance with reporting standards, and serve as a valuable resource for trauma information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling traumatic injuries.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience with trauma registry software platforms and electronic medical record systems.
Certificate for completion of a trauma-specific ICD-10 course every 5 years.
Proof of completion of the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course.
Certificate from a trauma registry course offered through the American Trauma Society (ATS).
Certification as a Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) by the American Trauma Society.
Certification as a Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS).
Maintains a minimum of 24 hours of trauma-related continuing education (CE) per survey cycle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Level I–III Trauma Center or military medical treatment facility.
Additional certifications such as CAISS, CSTR‑related continuing education, or registry management coursework.
Background in clinical care, health information management, epidemiology, or public health.
Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Responsibilities

Trauma Data Management & Reporting Abstract, code, and enter trauma patient data into the trauma registry using ACS‑approved definitions and NTDB/TQIP standards.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all trauma records, including demographic, clinical, procedural, and outcome data.
Perform routine data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks to maintain registry integrity.
Prepare and submit required reports to ACS, NTDB, TQIP, state trauma systems, and internal leadership.
Maintain compliance with all ACS verification requirements related to trauma registry operations.
Clinical & Operational Support Collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to clarify documentation and ensure accurate case capture.
Provide trauma data and analytics to support performance improvement (PI) initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and multidisciplinary trauma committee activities.
Assist in identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in trauma care delivery.
Program Development & Compliance Support trauma program development through data-driven insights, benchmarking, and outcome analysis.
Ensure adherence to ACS Trauma Standards, hospital policies, and federal and state reporting requirements.
Participate in trauma center verification preparation, audits, and continuous readiness activities.
Maintain current knowledge of trauma coding guidelines, registry best practices, and regulatory updates.
Education, Research & Injury Prevention Serve as a resource for trauma-related data to physicians, administrators, researchers, and public health partners.
Provide data support for research initiatives, grant applications, and injury prevention programs.
Assist in developing educational materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.