Trauma Care Specialist I

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System - Spartanburg, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Spartanburg, SC

5,001-10,000 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Trauma Care Specialist I is a remote position responsible for data collection and entry into the National Trauma Data Base Registry. This role involves reviewing medical records and collaborating with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes for trauma patients, adhering to the standards set by the American College of Surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Collects and enters data from the electronic medical record into a Trauma database that meets American College of Surgeons requirements.
• Applies current data definitions for all NTDB registry data requirements.
• Participates in Trauma Registry related committee meetings including Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee and Trauma Registry Workgroups.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including the Trauma Program Manager and Clinical Analytics Manager regarding opportunities for improvement.
• Assists in data validation for defined trauma registry data points and provides recommendations for training.
• Mentors and coaches new staff as assigned.
• Presents registry and regulatory measure education to stakeholders as requested.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prioritizes and completes patient case load in a timely manner.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and works independently with minimal direction.

Requirements

• BS, BSN, or BA in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics or related field with at least four years of experience in an acute care setting, or an Associate's Degree with at least six years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum of four to six years of experience in an acute care setting based on education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with accessing electronic healthcare record systems.
• Current state licensure in area of health care training (RN, RT, Pharmacist).
• Completion of 8 hours of continuing education related to Trauma annually.
• Evidence of completion of AAAM AIS course or within 12 months of employment.
• Evidence of completion of an approved Trauma Registry course or within 12 months of employment.
• Yellow Belt body of knowledge or related area of expertise.

Nice-to-haves

• BS, BSN or BA in healthcare administration, nursing, health informatics or related field (preferred).
• Four to seven years of experience in a Level I Trauma Center with at least two years of experience as a Trauma Registrar (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and presentation skills (preferred).
• Current state licensure in area of health care training (RN, RT, Pharmacist, CSTR) (preferred).
• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) or Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialists (CAISS) (preferred).

Benefits

• Full-time remote work opportunity.
• Access to a full spectrum of healthcare services through Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.