Lead DI – Mammo Dexa and Breast Center Imaging Navigator

St Croix Health•St. Croix Falls, WI

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About The Position

St. Croix Health is seeking a full-time Lead DI – Mammo Dexa and Breast Center Imaging Navigator for its Diagnostic Imaging Department. The position typically works day hours, Monday through Friday. Under the supervision of the Manager – Diagnostic Imaging, the role provides and oversees quality diagnostic imaging and patient care services, leads assigned modality operations, and supports the daily operation of the Diagnostic Imaging department. The position is the primary steward of the EPIC Breast Care Summary and coordinates services related to the Breast Center and breast imaging. The role performs imaging procedures, assists radiologists, ensures image quality and patient safety, and guides patients through breast biopsies and localization procedures. It coordinates breast-related care across imaging, the Breast Center, surgery, primary care, and other services, and works in tandem with the Breast Center Nurse Navigator. The role also supports workflows, follow-up imaging, scheduling, equipment readiness, exam protocols, staff education, quality assurance, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, including annual MQSA inspections. The position assists Imaging Leadership with staff coaching, training, interviewing, performance management, orientation, competency assessments, corrective action, and scheduling. It has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of Imaging Leadership but has no direct reports. The role also supports students and prospective students placed in the imaging department and helps track mammography technologist, radiologist, and physicist credentials.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T. ARRT), or certification eligible, in the area of responsibility.
Current Wisconsin Radiographer license.
Current BLS certification.
At least two years of experience, or equivalent, as a Radiologic Technologist.
Effective leadership skills and ability to lead small-group projects.
Ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities.
Effective communication and listening skills.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical and radiologic terms.
Strong time-management skills.
Ability to maintain department cleanliness standards, including orderly patient examination rooms.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer, stand, bend, and reach for prolonged periods, and lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications.
Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN) certification.
At least two years of mammography experience.
Multimodality experience.
Leadership experience.
Mechanical abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision and assist radiologists as necessary.
Partner with other lead technologists to identify and resolve problems, including workflow issues.
Guide patients through breast biopsies and localization procedures.
Ensure image quality, patient safety, and quality measures for assigned areas.
Pursue educational opportunities and assist with performance improvement initiatives to improve workflows and patient experience.
Oversee quality measures related to regulatory and safety standards.
Use computer systems to maintain patient records and orders, and maintain proficiency in RIS and EMR.
Serve as a super-user for assigned equipment and as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the Breast Care Summary.
Place orders in the EMR for follow-up imaging as indicated by radiologists and supervise acquisition of relevant prior imaging.
Identify and report equipment problems, oversee repairs and equipment status, and maintain relationships with service engineers and physicists.
Assist Imaging Leadership in keeping studies current, develop exam protocols with relevant physicians, and advise on new and existing EMR order builds.
Adapt to changes in external conditions and best practices, and help educate imaging staff about changes and improvements to patient care.
Educate and assist Imaging Unit Coordinators with basic scheduling.
Assist with daily operations of the Diagnostic Imaging department and Breast Center, conduct diagnostic follow-up callbacks, and coordinate care across breast-related services.
Work with the Breast Center Nurse Navigator to provide coordinated care throughout the breast health continuum.
Recommend areas for improvement and prepare for and support annual MQSA inspections.
Oversee assigned staff work schedules, QA/QC, and applicable modality accreditation processes.
Observe subordinate staff and recommend improvements; assist Imaging Leadership with corrective action as needed.
Coordinate orientation and annual competency assessments, and assist with updating department policies and procedures.
Identify budgetary needs for areas of responsibility and exercise supervisory authority when Imaging Leadership is absent.
Accept responsibility for students or prospective students, share knowledge with future healthcare professionals, and serve as a professional role model.
Track and document mammography technologist, radiologist, and physicist credentials.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.