Trauma Registrar | St Cloud Hospital

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

7h•Remote

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Trauma Registrar is to ensure that complete and accurate data are collected and maintained for all injured patients admitted to CentraCare designated trauma centers that meet the inclusion criteria for the trauma program. The registrar is expected to collaborate with various disciplines to ensure comprehensive case findings. This role requires staying current with all changes and requirements of the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), as well as the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), to maintain compliance with their standards. Additionally, the registrar will assist with epidemiology disease-related research as requested for the Minnesota Trauma Registry, which is affiliated with the state trauma program.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (AAS) in Health Information Management, Health Data Specialist, or other health related field with strong emphasis on anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Completion of AAAM Training within 1 year
ICD10 course completion
ICD10 refresher course within 5 years
American Trauma Society Trauma Registry Course within 1 year
1 year Previous experience and extensive working knowledge of the ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, DRG's, APR-DRG's coding system and knowledge of the disease process, surgical procedures and pharmacology

Nice To Haves

2 years Previous experience working with trauma registry, cancer registry or other specialized medical registry preferred
Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) Preferred
Certified Abbreviated Injury Scaling Specialist (CAISS) Preferred
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred

Responsibilities

Assure that complete and accurate data are collected and maintained for all injured patients admitted to CentraCare designated trauma centers meeting the inclusion criteria for the trauma program
Work with numerous disciplines to ensure complete case findings
Keep current with all changes and requirements of the American College of Surgeons National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in order to comply with their standards
Assist with the performance of epidemiology disease-related research as requested for the Minnesota Trauma Registry affiliated with the state trauma program