Trauma Registrar Certified

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

7d•$28 - $46

About The Position

At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. The Trauma Registrar Certified will be responsible for routine abstraction and validation of all data entered in the Trauma Registry at the Cooper Health System. Assists with preparation/presentation of research projects for the Division of Trauma at The Cooper Health System. Assists Performance Improvement efforts at the Cooper Health System, facilitating an interface between the Trauma registry and the Performance Improvement program of the Trauma Department.

Requirements

2 years in hospital setting
ICD-10 and CPT coding and ISS scoring experience required
Graduate of an accredited RN program with critical care background OR a HS graduate with clerical experience that includes medical records training.
Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR)or Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS)
Must attend or have previously attended two courses within 12 months of being hired: (1) the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent provided by a state trauma program and (2) the Association of the Advancement of Automative Medicine’s Injury Scaling Course.
The certifying examination is available through the sponsorship of the American Trauma Society’s Registrar Certification Board leading to the designation of certified specialist in trauma registries (CSTR).
Familiarity with ICD-10, CPT coding and ISS scoring.
Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Routine abstraction and validation of all data entered in the Trauma Registry
Assists with preparation/presentation of research projects for the Division of Trauma
Assists Performance Improvement efforts at the Cooper Health System, facilitating an interface between the Trauma registry and the Performance Improvement program of the Trauma Department.