Mammography Patient Navigator

Job Summary

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About the Role

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Mammography Patient Navigator to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between patients and providers
• Aids provider or technologist in the room as needed
• Ensures provider has patients’ health history by entering patient past medical information and orders into RIS and obtaining previous medical records
• Communicates directly with the provider regarding patient medications and possible contraindications
• Clearly and confidently explains procedures and treatments to the patient to gain understanding and cooperation to help alleviate apprehension
• Post procedure monitoring of patients; records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or provider of patient's condition and reaction to treatment, documents as appropriate in the patient’s chart
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider and/or clinic policy
• Edits patient education materials
• Education patients regarding breast imaging procedures, biopsy preparation, pathology results, treatment options, and follow-up recommendations
• Safeguards patient care plans are documented and carried out according to the facility's standards
• Aid providers with follow-up on care plans for patients
• Schedule biopsy patients and calls them the next day for follow up
• Returns patient phone calls with follow up as appropriate
• Tracks abnormal findings and ensures appropriate follow-up according to established protocols and regulatory guidelines
• Schedules follow-up appointments for patients
• Discharges the patient from the clinic with appropriate information and documentation
• Assembles next day’s History and Physical Examination paperwork for assigned locations
• Maintains clinic schedule and coordinates patient flow with scheduling and front office to manage and schedule add-ons and follow-up appointments
• Aids in cleaning the exam room, following proper cleanliness, and safety techniques

Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
• ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
• Three (3) years’ hands on mammography experience
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Certification in imaging specialty
• Must have continuing CEU’s in modality as required by MQSA or state specific
• Sufficient training and experience to competently perform mammography procedures independently

Qualifications

• Bilingual

Skills

Must have sufficient training and experience to competently perform mammography procedures independently

Benefits

Based on eligibility, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay and many more!

Pay

The pay range for this position is $31.65-$49.45 based on direct and relevant experience.

Schedule

This position is also available working parttime 30-39 hours in a 0.8 or 0.9 FTE status. This is a full-time position working 8:00am-4:30pm and 8:30am-5:00pm shifts, no weekends, occasional travel to other breast care locations in the Twin Cities.