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.
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
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Medical terminology applicable to pre-hospital care, emergency room care, and discharge care
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Basic anatomy and physiology and anatomical terminology
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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)
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General requirements associated with maintaining trauma registries and ensuring compliance with ACS standards
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Methods of researching
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American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) and Title 22 trauma data requirements
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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
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Read, interpret and evaluate complex technical reports and information.
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Understand and apply anatomical, physiological, and medical terminology
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Operate a personal computer
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Maintain records and compile statistics
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare reports and other written communications
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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
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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.
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Education:
An Associate Degree in a health-related field with completion of any ICD-10 coursework.
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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.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Natividad requires 100% on-site training for this position
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Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
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Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
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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.
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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).
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Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
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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
: [email protected], 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: [email protected]
SPECIAL NOTES
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If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2749
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Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
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If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.
