TRAUMA REGISTRAR - PER DIEM

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The Trauma Registrar is responsible for the accurate collection, abstraction, coding, and management of trauma patient data for the Trauma Registry. This position supports trauma program performance improvement, patient safety, research, injury prevention, and trauma center verification activities.

• Abstract, code, and enter trauma patient data into the trauma registry.
• Assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, AIS, and injury severity scores.
• Maintain data accuracy through validation and quality reviews.
• Generate reports for trauma program leadership, research, and performance improvement activities.
• Support ACS verification readiness and trauma registry compliance.
• Participate in trauma research and specialty projects.

• Healthcare-related education and experience preferred. Knowledge of trauma registry operations, coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required AND Medical Terminology Course or Equivalent Experience.

• Within one year of hire: Trauma Registry Course (TRC), Trauma-specific ICD-10 Coding Course, and AAAM AIS Coding Course. Ongoing requirement: Minimum of 8 hours of trauma-related continuing education annually.

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu