Breast Biopsy Coordinator

University Radiology•Neptune City, NJ

6d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

University Radiology is looking for a Per Diem Breast Biopsy Coordinator for our Neptune, NJ Imaging Office to work 20 hours per week. The Breast Biopsy Coordinator will act as a liaison between the imaging office and the patients to insure accurate communication between parties.

Requirements

Medical and/or Radiology practice experience is required
Good phone etiquette and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi task
Good computer skills
Familiarity with medical terminology

Responsibilities

Coordinates breast cancer patient care across all settings with all healthcare providers
Collaborates with all care providers to assist in the provision of quality/ patient care
Communicates with patients, their families, physicians and other health care providers
To promote quality care as a patient coordinator, provide expert knowledge and technical information as necessary
Maintains detailed knowledge of protocol requirements and policy changes
Assumes a leadership role in the development of standards for patient education
Assumes responsibility for maintaining own competency and continuing education in breast health education.
Collaborates with other breast cancer navigators for support and shared knowledge
Explains procedure to patients. Answers all questions and redirects unanswerable questions to appropriate person.
Interviews patients, obtaining pertinent history with patient consideration and privacy.
Prepares and updates Breast cases as it relates to Tumor Board
Schedule biopsies for Neptune, Freehold, Point Pleasant, Cherry Hill, and Tinton Falls offices.
Maintains an accurate log of all studies performed.
Monitors and moves patient safely and timely through their biopsy procedures.
Making sure the birad 4 and 5 patients are placed on the schedule in a timely fashion.
Obtains pertinent clinical history required for radiologist review and approval of biopsy procedures.
Acts of a Radiologist/Surgeon liaison,
Trains appropriate personnel when needed.
Understands and applies skills to locate patient images for procedures
Ensures pathology results are available within 72 hours post procedure or notifies the Radiologist of the delay.
Is responsible to notify referring Physician of biopsy results per protocol.
May be required to perform duties in or near areas containing specialized imaging equipment and must be able to adhere to all department and facility safety protocols.