JOB SUMMARY:

To manage the Trauma Registry Database in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager.  This includes developing and updating database maintenance, data validation, identification of trends to improve outcomes for trauma patients.  Maintain an ongoing injury Prevention Program through education of the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains the Trauma Registry Database and oversees processes to abstract the data/information.
• Maintains and protects patient confidentiality.
• Checks and verifies accuracy and completeness of data that has been entered.
• Performs concurrent/retrospective data abstraction and data entry.
• Prepares summary reports and revises collection and coding procedures under supervision of the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director.
• Performs complex analysis of trauma data.
• Coordinates the collection of data for reporting to state and national registries.
• Identifies trends in trauma data to identify high risk populations in order to develop injury prevention programs.
• Develops public awareness by presenting and coordinating educational programs on injury prevention for communities.
• Monitors effectiveness of injury prevention programs and outcomes of trauma care.
• Participates in hospital, community and State endeavors to promote injury prevention.
• Participates in the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Advisory Council and the Governor’s Emergency Trauma Advisory Council.
• Develops and present presentations to internal and external customers
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s Degree or equivalent in related field and two years of experience required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments.  Will require in-state travel in order to promote injury prevention.  Ability to meet strict deadlines and work stressful environments.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.