Trauma Registrar Full Time NEW

Application materials will be reviewed in an ongoing basis until position is filled.Please allow two weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted)Exam #26/50T07/02SS.

Position Description

Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Trauma Registrar position in the Trauma Services Department.Under general supervision, identifies, collects and abstracts data for the trauma registry, National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) and hospital quality data including data collection on defined trauma patients, entry of data into the registry, assuring accuracy of data, correcting deficiency in data, updating registry and abstracting data from registry for reporting and trend analysis in accordance with regulatory requirements and performs related work as required.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

Examples of Duties

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Identifies all qualifying cases from the trauma patients brought into the hospital for inclusion in the registry, in accordance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) standards; updates previously included cases as needed; assembles chart copies as listed to complete abstractions
• Identifies and abstracts data from patient medical records, including demographics, location of injury, and pre-hospital data, for the purpose of statistical reporting, analysis, and inclusion into the trauma registry; collects data and researches missing patient care documentation as needed from multiple sources, including other facilities or agencies
• Maintains an electronic registry that adheres to reporting requirements and complies with prescribed standards and regulations needed for trauma center accreditation by the ACS committee
• Utilizes Abbreviated Injury Scale/Injury Severity Scores (AIS/ISS) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes to compile indicators and statistics for use by the Trauma Program Manager, physicians, and other hospital staff
• Generates and prepares reports on trauma populations, performs data searches for trauma related research projects, and provides information that will be used for performance improvement activities to facilitate continued education and system improvement
• Maintains trauma and ambulance logs; reviews the logs for omissions and duplicates; provides log data to other departments as appropriate
• Prepares and submits periodic data reports of trauma cases and information to the Trauma Program Manager, and other hospital staff/departments as directed; prepares and submits reports to the National Trauma Data Bank, in accordance with ACS guidelines
• Maintains confidentiality and security of all patient information in compliance with hospital and federal regulations; maintains quality control of case findings, abstracting, coding, follow-up and data processing
• Maintains records for continuing Quality Assurance indicators reviewed at periodic meetings
• Participate in continuing education coursework to stay abreast of new developments in registry data management, regulations, requirements, and trends; assists in updating policies and procedures related to trauma registry activities as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Through Knowledge Of

• Trauma registration practices and procedures
• Medical terminology applicable to pre-hospital care, emergency room care, and discharge care
• Basic anatomy and physiology and anatomical terminology
• AIS/ISS and ICD-10 coding

Working Knowledge of:

• Electronic data management and reporting, including the use of standard office software applications, Microsoft Excel and hospital database management (ie. Meditech)
• General requirements associated with maintaining trauma registries and ensuring compliance with ACS standards
• Methods of researching
• American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) and Title 22 trauma data requirements
• Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) data submission process

Skills and Ability to:

• Accurately read and interpret handwritten and transcribed documents in a medical record, identify qualifying trauma cases, and abstract/code case information into a trauma registration database
• Read, interpret and evaluate complex technical reports and information.
• Understand and apply anatomical, physiological, and medical terminology
• Operate a personal computer
• Maintain records and compile statistics
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare reports and other written communications
• Provide excellent public relations and courteous customer service; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others including physicians, nurses, administrators, managers, vendors, contractors and other health care industry personnel
• Work with physicians and others to ensure complete and accurate information

Examples Of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities, and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience

One (1) year of experience as trauma registrar or two (2) years of experience collecting and entering data into a registry is preferred.

AND

Education

An Associate Degree in a health-related field with completion of any ICD-10 coursework.

AND

Certification

Possession of current certification as a Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) issued by the American Trauma Society and Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) issued by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) is highly desirable. Some positions may require the possession of the Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist certificate.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Natividad requires 100% on-site training for this position
• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**

The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:A completed Monterey County Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, must be to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906 OR on-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com Optional resume may be attached to the on-line application or emailed separately to: SellanAM@Natividad.com , resume will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to receive application materials, you may contact the Natividad Human Resources Office at (831) 783-2700. Office hours, M – F, 7:30a.m.- 5 p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant’s answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT:To further assess applicants’ possessions of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

ELIGIBLE LIST:Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov

SPECIAL NOTES

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2749
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.