Surgeon - Trauma examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats critically injured patients. Performs emergency procedures including endotracheal tube intubation, tube thoracostomy, pericardiocentesis, ultrosonographic evaluation, and peritoneal lavage. Being a Surgeon - Trauma reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Trauma may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Trauma's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Trauma Registry, Trauma Clinic and the Executive Director of Trauma Services. Identifies, abstracts and enters selected trauma-related patient healthcare data into the Trauma Registry. Uses principles of data utility and standards endorsed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, the National Trauma Data Standard, the Trauma Quality Improvement Program and the Texas Department of State Health Services. As needed manages Trauma Clinic provider schedules and assists patients with scheduling appointments, referral and authorization review, appointment reminders, answer calls for assigned clinic area and other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. Experience in Trauma. A high school diploma is required. Must attend or have previously attended two specialized trauma registry courses within 12 months of hire. (1) the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registry Course or equivalent provided by a national or state credentialed program and (2) the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Injury Scaling Course. Must complete a minimum of 8 continuing education hours related specifically to trauma registry annually. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred
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