Diagnostic Imaging Patient Navigator

Baptist Healthcare System • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The Diagnostic Imaging Patient Navigator oversees and manages the imaging program, incidental findings, and preoperative imaging procedures. The role helps ensure timely diagnoses and compliance with regulatory standards by tracking and documenting screenings, coordinating biopsies and imaging procedures, and collaborating with departments including radiology, cardiology, and pulmonology to support coordinated patient care.

The position also provides patient education about test results and next steps in lung cancer coordination, and represents lung cancer screening programs at local events. The navigator develops outreach strategies to engage the public and healthcare providers and educates the community about radiology services, career opportunities, and early detection programs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Kentucky or a Compact state, or ARRT Board Certified Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage lung cancer screenings to support timely diagnoses and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate findings to providers for coordinated care.
• Report data to maintain compliance with CMS guidelines and ACR standards.
• Review and document incidental lung findings from radiology reports and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Serve as a liaison between radiologists and referring providers to facilitate patient care.
• Provide patient education about test results and next steps in lung cancer coordination.
• Represent lung cancer screening programs at local events and develop outreach strategies to engage the public and healthcare providers.
• Educate the community about radiology services, career opportunities, and early detection programs.
• Coordinate biopsies and imaging procedures and collaborate with radiology, cardiology, and pulmonology departments.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance reimbursement program.
• Paid time off available for use upon hire.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plans with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time