Trauma Registrar

Position Summary

Responsible for accurate, timely, comprehensive data collection, coding, and data entry for all injured patients meeting state or national trauma inclusion criteria. 

 

Responsibilities

•    Responsible for database management, conducting data analysis, compiling statistics, and generating reports to communicate findings while maintaining a high level of confidentiality

•    Collects, abstracts, enters and analyzes trauma patient data as required by state, local, and national agencies that regulate trauma care

•    Codes injuries and procedures utilizing ICD-10 and AIS coding systems as required

•    Validates data to ensure the integrity of the registry

•    Processes data requests from trauma registry as assigned

•    Identifies opportunities to improve EMR fields to better reflect trauma registry data points and escalates as appropriate

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field 

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    High school diploma or GED preferred

•    Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) preferred

•    Completion of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Course preferred; required within 18 months of hire

•    Completion of American Trauma Society (ATS) Trauma Registry Course, or equivalent, preferred; required within 18 months of hire

•    Completion of an ICD-10 trauma injury coding course preferred; required within 18 months of hire and refresher course completed every 5 years

•    Maintain at least 24 hours of trauma-related continuing education (CE) during the trauma center verification cycle

•    1 year experience as a registrar in trauma or other registries preferred

•    BLS required

 

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs

•    Must be able to reach arms above or below should height

•    Typical equipment used in an office job

•    Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

 

About Kootenai Health:  

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.  

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: 

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.   Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it  Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.   Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials  An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching   Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more  Robust and interactive employee referral program  And much more 

 

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at tmora@kh.org or Front Desk 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.