Imaging Coordinator
About the Organization
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. With strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we deliver on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. The Center and its partners provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation attracts expert physicians, highly specialized scientists, and forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.
About the Role
This role schedules patient appointments for diagnostic CT scans, CT scans for radiation treatment planning, PET scans, chest x-rays, and follow-up Gamma Knife MRIs. The position also involves obtaining comparison studies.
Responsibilities
- Scheduling of diagnostic procedures (CT, PET, chest x-rays, Gamma Knife MRIs).
- Order and documentation management.
- Scheduling of all follow-up Gamma Knife MRIs.
- Handling authorizations and pre-certifications.
- Patient coordination.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of two years of healthcare scheduling, medical office, imaging, oncology, or related experience preferred.
- Previous experience scheduling MRI, CT, PET/CT, Radiation Oncology, or other complex diagnostic services strongly preferred.
- Oncology experience preferred.
- LPN or MA certification preferred.