Jobs in Longview Texas

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NNP, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU - PRN
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: PRN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner- CHRISTUS-Longview Malpractice Insurance Epic EMR CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Physician Group are multi-specialty medical groups with more than 850 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

Our clinicians represent more than 60 specialties in over 140 clinic locations across 4 states
- Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico.

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Physician Group are physician led and governed medical groups and are a part of the CHRISTUS Health family CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprising almost 350 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 175 clinics and outpatient centers and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

CHRISTUS Health serves the need of underserved communities in seven (7) U.S., states, Chile, Colombia and six states in Mexico.

Our vision is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.

Requirements: Must be licensed in the state of TX or be eligible to be licensed Work Type: Per Diem As Needed Recruiter: Sandra Vasquez (469) 282-2058 EEO is the law
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Paramedic 12 North Gregg County 15k Sign-on Bonus
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: The Paramedic Emergency Medical Services is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to people who have been injured in accidents or have other medical conditions.

Must be able to operate an advanced life support ambulance to administer care.

Routinely assist with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.

Responsibilities: • Respond to the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations and non-emergency calls.

• Coordinate response activities with physicians to develop a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.

• Lead a team of responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare patient for transport to medical facility.

• Insure the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; insure adequate inventory supply is maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.

• Assist in the cleaning of station locations.

• Interact with firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.

• Perform related administrative tasks; completes necessary State and local paperwork; prepare detailed documentation of patient care.

• Handle hazardous materials and ensure appropriate disposal in hazardous materials.

Ensure compliance to all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials Standards, and all job related duties.

• Respond to multiple casualty incidents and disasters and provide appropriate medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.

• Participate in periodic in-service training or as needed basis for any certified and non-certified updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State, and local EMT-P requirements.

• Operate and utilize an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in response situations.

• Make decisions that conform to the norms, policies, and values of Champion EMS and adhere to federal, state, and local compliance and policy requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Position Requirements: Work Schedule: Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law
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CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Specialty Cardiology - Full Time
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant will perform various services and related activities in support of patient care including accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification.

The Certified Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and communicates effectively with all patients; families; licensed personnel; insurance companies and third-party payers.

Demonstrates a professional and caring manner.

Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in giving superior medical care.

Accurate Data Entry of charges on patient accounts, registering patients, and updating patient accounts.

Insurance Verification and recording of Statistics.

Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones, keeping providers informed of changes, and informing patients of their benefits.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Experience 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.

BLS required.

Work Schedule: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
permanent
EMT Lake Cherokee Tx
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: The Emergency Medical Technician EMS is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to people who have been injured in accidents or have other medical conditions, and assists in rendering advanced emergency medical treatment.

Ability to operate an advanced life support ambulance to administer care.

Routinely assists with the inspection of the ambulance and related equipment to ensure proper operation and sanitary cleanliness.

Responsibilities: • Responds to the site of life-threatening situations, emergency medical situations and non-emergency calls.

• Assists in coordinating response activities with physicians to develop a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.

• Assists in leading a team of responders by coordinating activities to conduct triage, develop treatment plans, administer medical care and prepare p a t I e n t for transport to medical facility.

• Insures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks; makes sure there is an adequate inventory supply maintained aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.

• Assists in the cleaning of station location.

• Interacts with firefighters, law enforcement and other non-medical personnel at emergency scenes.

• Performs related administrative tasks and all detailed documentation in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Handles hazardous materials, and ensures appropriate disposal in hazardous materials containers.

• Ensures compliance to all OSHA regulations for Infection Control, Hazardous Materials Standards, and all job duties.

• Responds to multiple casualty incidents and disasters and assists in providing appropriate medical oversight, triage, care, and transport in coordination with other responders.

• Participates in periodic in-service training, or on an as needed basis, for any certified and non-certified updates relating to Emergency Medical Services and federal, State, and local EMT-B requirements.

• Operates and utilizes an ambulance and related medical care response equipment and tools needed in response situations.

• Makes decisions that conform to the norms, policies, and values of Champion EMS and adhere to federal, state, and local compliance and policy requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Integrity and Ethics
- Treat people with respect and individuality; do what you say; be a good steward of company resources; actively contribute toward employees' success and the company's goals; and uphold organizational values.

• Patient Focus/Patient Orientation
- - Proactively seek opportunities to help patients and co-workers.

Demonstrate compassion when working with patients; protect the dignity of others.

Be courteous, calm, creative, and effective with difficult patients.

Earn positive feedback from patients and co-workers.

• Safety and Risk Management- Put safety first by anticipating and performing actions necessary to avoid hazardous work-related conditions which could result in injury, harm, or loss.

• Adaptability/Flexibility- Effectively manage competing demands and able to change course when new information becomes available.

• Attention to Detail-Demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy in work activities through concern for all areas involved.

Accurately complete necessary paperwork and patient care forms.

• Listening-Listen carefully and thoughtfully, and ask for clarification.

Avoid interrupting and show ability to remain fully focused, especially in the midst of crisis.

• Tolerance for Stress- Is able to work productively in a high-pressure or unpredictable work environment, bringing a positive approach to challenges.

• Collaboration -Work effectively with others to achieve the shared goal of excellence in patient care.

Approach and receive others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat patients and employees with respect and consideration.

• Conflict Management
- Focuses on resolving conflict in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, without blaming.

• Decision Making/ Decisiveness/ Judgment- Gather and analyze information skillfully and develop reasoned, alternative approaches.

• Respect and Confidentiality- Maintain the confidentiality of each patient and the organization.

Do not disclose protected health information (PHI) or other private information inappropriately.

Comply with all HIPAA and confidentiality laws and regulations.

• Learner Attitude- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.

Look for and readily take advantage of learning opportunities; seek increased responsibilities; ask for and offer help when needed.

Demonstrate persistence and be able to overcome obstacles.

• Communications/ Public Relations-Perform with a high level of trustworthiness, diplomacy, courtesy and tact.

Job Requirements: Work Schedule: 24 HOURS Work Type: Full Time
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Security Officer Armed - Longview
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: Uniformed position at all times.

Armed Security Officer's duties include being a visible deterrent to criminal activity, providing security for patients, Associates, and visitors, protecting and patrolling hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for responding to all emergency codes, internal/external disaster events as needed and/or requested, conducting preliminary investigations of reported incidents, and performing other security related tasks as directed by a security supervisor/and or Manager.

The Armed Security Officer must have flexibility in hours and be able to rotate between facilities including travel whenever necessary.

CHRISTUS Approved uniforms must be worn in accordance with dress code requirements.

Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Conducts frequent security patrols of the facilities and grounds as assigned.

Identifies and reports trends related to security issues.

Recommends actions.

Takes initial information for an incident report, uses proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, notes only the facts, leaving out personal opinions and submits report in a timely manner (no later than the end of assigned shift).

Responds promptly to all service requests relayed by supervisor, telephone, pass-on, e-mail, radio, cell phone and other correspondence in a courteous and expeditious manner.

Responds to the collection, inventory and return of lost and found items, patient valuables, and personal property according to policy.

Enforces all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of CHRISTUS Health and the laws of the state in which CHRISTUS is doing business.

Controls and enforces facility parking using patrols, violation warning citations, towing, booting and explanation of rules as applicable.

Assists clinical/non-clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served by the department.

Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in the operation of the Attendant Console, Paging System, security radio/dispatch system, operations of the Digital Video Recorder (NVR) security monitors (CCTV) and the general overhead paging system.

Must be proficient with the use of a PC to generate electronic daily activity security reports, incident reports, emails and other applicable electronic correspondence during the performance of duties.

Promotes a safe environment by reporting safety hazards observed (broken water/sprinkler lines, burned out internal/external lighting, smoke/gas odors, tripping hazards, etc.) during the performance of security rounds.

Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.

Demonstrated competence with handgun, hand cuffs, baton, non-crisis intervention certification and two-way radios.

Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations.

Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions such as fires, chemical spills, and flooding.

Frequent exposure to heat and cold from external weather conditions.

Long periods of walking, standing, stooping, and lifting.

Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be always mentally alert.

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to make immediate decisions regarding laws, policies, and procedures.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.

Must be able to handle personal stress and possible violence.

Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or its equivalent required Experience Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred Law enforcement experience preferred Healthcare security experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire BLS required within 60 days of hire Expandable Baton training, defensive tactics training, firearms training, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training must be completed prior to letter of authorization to carry is issued Successful completion of all pre-employment and post offer assessments to include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory -2 (MMPI-2-RF-PCIR); the California Psychological Inventory (CPI); the Police and Public Safety Selection Report (PPSSR); the Personal Experience Inventory (PEI) and a clinical interview by a third personal psychologist Will be required to take random drug test screening Valid Driver's license required Candidates must maintain an acceptable driving record to meet CHRISTUS Health standards for positions requiring driving.

An unacceptable record includes, but is not limited to: One or more moving violations within a 12-month period.

One or more chargeable accidents within a 12-month period.

Chargeable means the driver is determined to be the primary cause of the accident.

Contributing factors such as weather or mechanical issues will be considered.

Any combination of accidents and/or moving violations.

Violations include any ticket, charge, or other law enforcement proceeding related to these, as well as independent evidence of violations deemed relevant by CHRISTUS Health Security.

For Texas positions: Must hold an active Level 3 Commission with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (TDPSPSB).

New hires who have completed the TDPSPSB security commission course must obtain their commission prior to hire.

If the license status is ACTIVE in TOPS and the pocket card has not yet been received, the licensee may begin working.

Until the pocket card is received, the licensee must carry proof of ACTIVE status (e.g., screenshot or printed copy from TOPS) while on duty.

For New Mexico positions: Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon.

For Louisiana positions: Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon.

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule: 7PM
- 7AM Work Type: Full Time
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Echocardiogram Technician - Cardiology Non Invasive - Full Time
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: Perform quality diagnostic echo cardiology procedures independent of supervision and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate.

Assume responsibility for related tasks as assigned.

Promotes teambuilding initiatives within service line and departments serviced.

Behavior and communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Performs all routine echocardiograms for evaluation of possible abnormal heart defects or disease.

Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms.

Performs stress echocardiograms to evaluate for coronary artery disease.

Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation.

Checks weekly for needed supplies.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or service methods to accommodate age-specific or other developmental needs of of the patient.

Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of Christus Healthcare.

Associate is expected to be certified by ARDMS or CCI within 1 year of hire, but not required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology preferred.

Experience Two years of experience in the cardiology field preferred.

Experience with stress testing is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS Required.

DCS, RCS, RDMS through ARDMS or CCI preferred.

Work Schedule: 4 Days
- 10 Hours Work Type: Full Time
permanent
Ophthalmic Assistant Certified - Eye Care
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description
Summary:Performs high-quality ophthalmic procedures, focusing on patient care and education.Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Advanced understanding of ophthalmic anatomy is required, as well as the ability to efficiently scribe for physicians.
Promptly and professionally assisting the doctor in patient care, collecting patient history, and performing patient education.
Performing technical workups to include visual acuity, lensometry, color vision, visual field tests (Humphrey and Goldman), manual keratometry, refraction, Amslers, muscle testing, topography, pupil exams, OCT, pachymetry, and other special testing as directed by physician.
Advanced technical workups in performing retinoscopy and A-Scans as directed by physician.
Follows physician protocol for A-Scans and fills in at Special Testing when needed.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
* High School Diploma required.* Graduate of accredited Vision program preferred.
Experience
* 1 year of experience working at an Ophthalmology clinic setting required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO required.
Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) preferred.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-FridayWork Type:
Full Time
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Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department - Prn
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: The Emergency Department Technician requires the skills and knowledge of many areas such as: ED Tech, Patient Registrar, Unit Clerk, and Monitor Tech.

The Emergency Department Tech performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.

He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill.

He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all hospital policies and procedures.

Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.

Responsibilities:Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Assists with admission, transfer, and discharges of patients.

Commensurate with training, observes patient's condition, recognizes changes in patient status, and reports findings to the RN.

Escorts stable patients to other departments as required.

Cleans, procures, and returns equipment and supplies.

Assists with ordering and maintaining stock items.

Maintains competency to perform special procedures such as: venipuncture, splinting, staple and suture removal,nonsterile dressing changes, peak expiration flow rate,pulse oximetry, and crutch training.

As delegated, sets up for Emergency Department procedures and assists the RN as directed.

As delegated by the RN, operates patient monitoring equipment, records, rhythm strips, runs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers, and glucometer readings.

Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered, and inserts saline lock under the direction of the RN.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs duties of a clerical and non-nursing nature on the nursing units.

Activities include serving as a receptionist for the unit, transcribing orders and requesting items for patient care, and assisting with maintaining patient, unit, and hospital records.

As a Patient Registrar
- Greet all patients as they arrive in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner; Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of customer service principles, and departmental expectations regarding customer service.

Show concern for patient problems and ensure comfort of the patient while waiting to be registered or seen by the provider.

Document in the computer system all necessary demographic, insurance, and financial information.

Compile or retrieve scheduled reports from computer system.

Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:Education/Skills A High School Diploma or GED is preferred Completion of one of the following educational programs or previous CHRISTUS Emergency Technician experience is required:Nursing Assistant program Medical Assistant program Basic EMT program, Intermediate EMT program PT Care Tech program Military basic combat training and Advanced Individual Training for military medicsExperience 1
- 2 years of patient care experience in an acute care hospital, emergency department, EMT field/Emergency Care, or military medic setting preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Must maintain one of the following certifications:Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state of employment Certified Medical Assistant Certified Patient Care Tech Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) national registry or state licenseIn accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.Work Schedule:7PM
- 7AM Work Type:Per Diem As Needed
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Pharmacy Technician Ii Certified - General Pharmacy - Full Time
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: All pharmacy technicians work under the direction of Clinical Pharmacists to provide pharmacy services with compassion, excellence and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
* Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
* Must be 18 years or older.
* Pharmacy Technicians perform ONLY non-judgmental technical duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist Pharmacists with Medication Histories.
* Train Tech I associates.
* Prepares drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
* Verifies computerized patient medication records accurately.

Maintains, accurate, complete patient drug record.
* Compounds pharmaceuticals including non-sterile and sterile products, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
* Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and institutional policies.
* Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion.
* Verifies the daily activities of the department are complete and recorded.
* Maintains competency required for current job title/position
* Maintains current technician license.

Ensures applicable CE records and licensure are maintained in department files.

Attends staff meetings.
* Maintain IV certification and competencies.
* Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
* Specialty area
* Serves as the technician in specialty areas such as the operating room, IV room, or pharmacy work areas outside the central pharmacy.
* Ambulatory care
* Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services as assigned such as but not limited to: anticoagulation clinics, intensive medical home, transition of care, Discharge Medication reconciliation, etc.
* Retail
* Performs outpatient distributive functions related to entering prescriptions orders, selecting the correct medications for new and refilled prescription orders, and coordinates delivery of medications for patient pick-up or delivery.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
* Reads, extracts and interprets information in patient medical records accurately.
* Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
* Sustains the hospital drug formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
* Provides accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the hospital's pharmacy associates.
* Coordinates pharmacist drug education to patients and their families per institutional protocol.
* Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department.

Collects data, conducts monitors and inspections and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
* Conducts designated interventions as defined in department Clinical Intervention activities (IV to PO, Renal Dosing, Pharmacokinetic dosing support, Anticoagulation)
* Baseline departmental standards for reporting interventions for clinical productivity as defined by departmental goals.
* Provides services efficiently and in a timely fashion Occupational Hazards
* Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.
* Risk 0 exposure category.
* Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

Potential exposure to biologic material when participating in direct patient care activities (e.g.

patient education, code attendance).

Job Requirements: Education/Skills
* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Experience
* 3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred
* Meet all criteria of Pharmacy Technician I Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice required
* Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred
* ACPE accredited IV certification program, including hazardous (minimum 40 hours); or meet minimum State requirement.

Not applicable to Ambulatory Care settings or Retail settings In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule: 5 Days
- 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
permanent
Trauma Registrar Senior - Quality Management - Part Time
🏢 Christus Health
Salary not disclosed
Longview, Texas 6 days ago
Description Summary: The Trauma Registrar Senior will provide data entry support for the Trauma Registry.

The Trauma Registrar Senior will be responsible for assistance in maintaining the CHRISTUS Health Care System's Trauma Registry in compliance with all requirements of the Department of State Health Services, as outlined in the State Trauma Rules.

The Trauma Registry is critical to the development and maintenance of an effective performance improvement program for trauma.

The Trauma Registry also provides data needed for research and epidemiological studies.

Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Provides clerical, statistical and informational support to the Trauma Service.

Maintains a database to allow for easy retrieval of trauma statistics.

Accurately identifying trauma patients, abstracting requisite data, and entering them into the trauma registry based on trauma inclusion criteria.

The ability to perform ICD-10 and Abbreviated Injury Scaling (AIS) coding.

Updates and maintains all trauma registry records including essential elements as defined by trauma center leadership, State Designating Department, National Trauma Data Standards, and Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) as indicated based on trauma center level of designation.

Demonstrates proficiency in capturing and entering data that contributes to accurate calculations of ISS, Trauma Score, TRISS, Probability of Survival Score; GCS, ICD/AIS coding, among others.

Completes record abstraction, entry, and validation, in compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS), State Designating Department, and the current policies and practices of the Trauma Program.

Completes data uploads to regional, state, and national registries as required by State Designating Department and the ACS.

Performs queries and reports from the Trauma Registry as requested.

Responsible for Trauma Registry Data base management and promptly communicates data base related issues to the Trauma Program leadership.

Analyses trauma registry data for epidemiological and reporting purposes.

Communicates trends that may impact Trauma Program performance, injury prevention initiatives, or staffing to the Trauma Program leadership.

Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal communication.

Maintains confidentiality of autopsy reports, mortality and morbidity data, performance improvement activities and peer review data.

Prepares, distributes, and files reports, correspondence, and documents in the correct format including referral feedback letters to EMS and referring hospitals, per trauma center protocols.

Responsible for precepting new registry staff.

Participates in trauma-related activities within their Regional Advisory Council, as requested.

Participates in ongoing education regarding TQIP, if applicable, and other trauma related topics.

Consistently promotes a professional image in demeanor, appearance, attitude, and behaviors.

Supports Trauma Program initiatives such as injury prevention, outreach, and education as directed.

Responsible for other duties assigned.

Job Requirements: Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required Trauma Registry software training is required within 90 days of employment Must accrue 24 hours of trauma-related continuing education during the designation/verification period (3 years) The following courses are required upon hire Abbreviated Injury Scale course by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) ICD-10 course in trauma; needs to be renewed every 5 years Experience 2
- 4 years ICD-10 coding, and AIS coding preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification required Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Part Time
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