Trauma Registrar Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Trauma Registrar jobs in the U.S. involve collecting, coding, and analyzing injury data for hospital trauma programs verified by the American College of Surgeons. Employers in this field sponsor H-1B visa and EB-3 visas for qualified candidates with health information or clinical backgrounds and registry certification.
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Identifies, abstracts, and maintains records of applicable / appropriate patients in a registry data system. Analyzes registry data and disseminates information in accordance with professional ethics. Preserves confidentiality and security of patient data stored in registry files.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in organization and maintenance of the data system, to meet the needs of the users of registry data, the requirements of State and National reporting, and compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level I Trauma Center Verification and the State of Michigan Level III or IV Designation.
- Identifies trauma patients for inclusion into computerized trauma registries based on the National Trauma Data Standard Case Inclusion Criteria.
- Collects data from charts of trauma patients based on the National Trauma Data Definition Standards, Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Program definitions and facility specific definitions.
- Utilizes standard work and data definitions to accurately abstract required data elements. Data sources include: radiological (e.g. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized tomography (CT), etc.) and operative.
- Assigns and scores patient data utilizing Abbreviated Injury score (AIS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), and ICD10 coding systems.
- Reviews trauma registry data for completeness and accuracy and participates in data validation activities. Insures patient data accuracy/validation and maintains the Trauma Registry computerized system.
- Performs chart abstraction process prospectively and retrospectively.
- Performs queries, generates reports based on the data collected and communications findings to the Trauma Program manager, PI nurses and other appropriate persons. Extracts pertinent information from the data analysis and prepares in a meaningful manner for presentation.
- Meets departmental quality standards during multi-source data abstraction into the registry. Performs data analysis and prepares reports within study parameters.
- Participates in meetings and assists with reporting quarterly data findings, special studies and quality control activities as directed by manager.
- Attend ACS and State required Education courses within 12 months of employment. AAAM AIS course and Trauma Registrar Course.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Associates degree in Health Information Technician (HIT)
- Skills required: Active listening, communication, computer skills, confidential, organized, time management
- CRT-Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) – AAAM (Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine) Trauma Services specific (adult and peds) course completed within 1 year of hire date.
Preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Health Information Administrator (HIA)
- 2 years of relevant experience in related experience, preferably in a registry setting
- Knowledge of trauma registry software
- Upon hire: CRT-Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
- Upon hire: CRT-Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
ABOUT COREWELL HEALTH
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
HOW COREWELL HEALTH CARES FOR YOU
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
PRIMARY LOCATION
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
DEPARTMENT NAME
Trauma Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
WEEKLY SCHEDULED HOURS
40
HOURS OF WORK
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DAYS WORKED
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND FREQUENCY
N/A
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
JOB SUMMARY
Identifies, abstracts, and maintains records of applicable / appropriate patients in a registry data system. Analyzes registry data and disseminates information in accordance with professional ethics. Preserves confidentiality and security of patient data stored in registry files.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in organization and maintenance of the data system, to meet the needs of the users of registry data, the requirements of State and National reporting, and compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level I Trauma Center Verification and the State of Michigan Level III or IV Designation.
- Identifies trauma patients for inclusion into computerized trauma registries based on the National Trauma Data Standard Case Inclusion Criteria.
- Collects data from charts of trauma patients based on the National Trauma Data Definition Standards, Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Program definitions and facility specific definitions.
- Utilizes standard work and data definitions to accurately abstract required data elements. Data sources include: radiological (e.g. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized tomography (CT), etc.) and operative.
- Assigns and scores patient data utilizing Abbreviated Injury score (AIS), Injury Severity Score (ISS), and ICD10 coding systems.
- Reviews trauma registry data for completeness and accuracy and participates in data validation activities. Insures patient data accuracy/validation and maintains the Trauma Registry computerized system.
- Performs chart abstraction process prospectively and retrospectively.
- Performs queries, generates reports based on the data collected and communications findings to the Trauma Program manager, PI nurses and other appropriate persons. Extracts pertinent information from the data analysis and prepares in a meaningful manner for presentation.
- Meets departmental quality standards during multi-source data abstraction into the registry. Performs data analysis and prepares reports within study parameters.
- Participates in meetings and assists with reporting quarterly data findings, special studies and quality control activities as directed by manager.
- Attend ACS and State required Education courses within 12 months of employment. AAAM AIS course and Trauma Registrar Course.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Associates degree in Health Information Technician (HIT)
- Skills required: Active listening, communication, computer skills, confidential, organized, time management
- CRT-Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) – AAAM (Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine) Trauma Services specific (adult and peds) course completed within 1 year of hire date.
Preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Health Information Administrator (HIA)
- 2 years of relevant experience in related experience, preferably in a registry setting
- Knowledge of trauma registry software
- Upon hire: CRT-Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
- Upon hire: CRT-Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
ABOUT COREWELL HEALTH
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
HOW COREWELL HEALTH CARES FOR YOU
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
PRIMARY LOCATION
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
DEPARTMENT NAME
Trauma Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
SHIFT
Day (United States of America)
WEEKLY SCHEDULED HOURS
40
HOURS OF WORK
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DAYS WORKED
Monday - Friday
WEEKEND FREQUENCY
N/A
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Trauma Registrar Jobs
Align your CSTR certification with specialty occupation
Your Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry credential strengthens the specialty occupation argument for H-1B eligibility. Bring your CSTR certificate, degree transcripts, and job description to show USCIS the role requires a directly related bachelor's-level field.
Target ACS-verified Level I and II trauma centers
Hospitals with American College of Surgeons verification standards file more frequently for trauma registry staff because the registry function is federally tied to trauma program compliance. Level I and II centers have dedicated trauma program managers who understand the sponsorship process.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for health information and registry roles. Filtering by verified sponsorship history saves you from applying to hospitals that have never initiated a visa filing for this position type.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer letter
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the health information technologist category before your employer finalizes your offer. If the offered wage falls below the Level I prevailing wage for your metro area, the LCA will not certify and sponsorship cannot proceed.
Clarify whether your employer qualifies as cap-exempt
Trauma registrar roles at nonprofit hospital systems affiliated with a university medical school may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B status, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask HR whether the institution holds a cap-exempt designation before assuming you need a lottery slot.
Start PERM early if your employer pursues an EB-3 green card
PERM labor certification for a trauma registrar typically requires a formal recruitment period of at least 60 days. Your employer must document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before DOL will certify the application and allow the EB-3 petition to advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Trauma Registrar role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS expects the employer to show the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in health information management, health sciences, or a closely related field. A job description that accepts any bachelor's degree without a field requirement weakens the specialty occupation argument. Having your CSTR certification and a degree in health information management strengthens the petition significantly.
What visa types are realistic for Trauma Registrar candidates seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path, subject to the annual cap and lottery unless the employer is cap-exempt. EB-3 is the standard employment-based green card route for this role, requiring PERM labor certification from DOL first. TN visa status does not apply to trauma registry work, as this occupation is not listed on the USMCA profession list.
How do I find hospitals actively sponsoring Trauma Registrar positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified visa sponsorship history for health information and registry roles. Because not every hospital that hires trauma registrars has experience with visa filings, focusing on employers with documented LCA history saves considerable time and avoids offers that stall at the HR level.
Will my international health information degree be accepted by U.S. employers for this role?
Most employers and USCIS will accept a foreign degree if a credential evaluation confirms it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Use a NACES-member evaluation service and request a course-by-course evaluation. Degrees in nursing, health sciences, or allied health can also support the application if the coursework aligns with trauma data management.
Does a Trauma Registrar role qualify for the STEM OPT extension if I'm on F-1 OPT?
No. STEM OPT applies only to degrees with a STEM-designated CIP code. Health information management and health sciences programs are generally not on the STEM OPT eligible list. If you're currently on standard 12-month OPT, your employer will need to file an H-1B petition before your OPT authorization expires to maintain your work authorization.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Trauma Registrar jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.