Trauma Registrar

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital, a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System, offering advanced research, surgery, technology, and world-class patient care. Work alongside passionate caregivers and build a rewarding career in a respected healthcare organization.

Under direction of the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager, the Trauma Registrar abstracts and codes trauma patient medical record data per American College of Surgeons, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), State of Ohio Trauma Registry, and regional trauma system guidelines. Responsibilities include data collection, abstraction, and entry of trauma patient info into the trauma registry, assigning ICD-9/ICD-10, ISS, AIS, E-Codes, and Trauma Scores. The role requires multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Work a hybrid schedule: 7:00AM – 3:30PM or 8:00AM – 4:30PM with one day per week on-site. Enjoy a positive work culture with clear communication, leadership support, professional development, schedule flexibility, work-life balance, and tuition reimbursement.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify patient records for trauma registry entry
• Abstract and enter trauma patient data timely, finalizing no later than 60 days post discharge
• Participate in data validation, maintain standards
• Comply with internal/external reporting requirements
• Assist with trauma center verification preparation
• Ensure data submission deadlines for American College of Surgeons and State of Ohio
• Close charts per ACS guidelines
• Complete 8 hours trauma registry related continuing education annually
• Obtain required certifications/education (AAAM AIS, trauma registry, ICD-10 or updates)