Trauma Registrar

Texas Children's Medical Center · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Description We’re searching for a Trauma Registrar, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will work as part of the Trauma Service to achieve high quality, cost-effective health care throughout the Hospital IDS, work closely with other departments to maintain the licensing requirements for the organization and facilitate the performance improvement process by providing accurate and timely data. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintains Trauma Registry. Abstracts required information into the Trauma Registry and coordinates the reporting of data to the Department of State Health Services Trauma Registry as set forth in the Texas health and Safety Code. Evidenced by bi-monthly reporting to the registry. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures necessary for developing and maintaining the trauma registry database. Performs or coordinates regular upgrades as recommended by the vendor to ensure proper database functioning. Evidenced by updates installation. Facilitates and manages the process for identifying trauma patients in the hospital data system utilizing the EPIC data import and validates the accuracy of imported data. Successful completion is evidenced by the lack of duplicate records and accurate data mapping. Identifies issues related to performance improvement and identifies trends. Prepares data reports for Trauma Committee, M&M, and trauma site visits. Evidenced by review of meeting minutes and trauma site visit application. Performs regular data entry quality checks between registry staff. Successful completion is evidenced by review of 10% of cases entered the registry each month. Provides opportunities and strategies for improvement of registry system and/or services as evidenced by at least one improvement resulting from recommendations made. Coordinates internal and external data reporting. Supports research activities. Skills & Requirements Required Paramedic Training Program or Vocational Nursing Program or Diploma in Nursing Or associate degree or bachelor's Degree Required Licenses/Certifications -RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by the Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact OR -CSTR - Cert Trauma Registry Spec by the American Trauma Society OR -CAISS - Cert Abbre Injury Scaling Spec by the Association for Advancement of Automotive Medicine Required 5 years' experience in hospital trauma registry, coding, or clinical research including a minimum of 2 years in trauma registry An active RN license at the time of hire may substitute for the 5 years of required experience

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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr

Houston Median $23,442/yr

Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr

vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.