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 hiring a full-time Lead DI – Mammo Dexa and Breast Center Imaging Navigator for its Diagnostic Imaging Department. The position is 1.0 FTE and typically works day hours, Monday through Friday. Under the supervision of the Manager – Diagnostic Imaging, the role helps execute the department’s daily operations while providing and overseeing quality diagnostic imaging and patient care services. It serves as the primary steward of the EPIC Breast Care Summary and oversees coordination related to the Breast Center and breast imaging. The position performs imaging procedures with minimal supervision, supports radiologists, helps maintain image quality and patient safety, and coordinates care across imaging, the Breast Center, surgery, primary care, and other breast-related services. It also oversees daily activities for assigned modalities, quality assurance, regulatory requirements, equipment status, staff schedules, training, and competency assessments. The role supports ACR renewal and MQSA inspections, assists with workflow and performance improvement, and serves as a leadership resource in the absence of Imaging Leadership. It has no direct reports. The role uses computer systems to maintain patient records and orders, including the RIS and EMR, and collaborates with physicians and leadership on exam protocols and order builds. The position may also coordinate student experiences and share professional knowledge with future healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T. ARRT).
Certification, or eligibility for certification, in the area of responsibility.
Current Wisconsin Radiographer license.
Current BLS certification.
At least two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist, or equivalent experience.
Effective leadership skills and ability to lead small group projects.
Ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities.
Excellent 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 exam rooms.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision and assist radiologists as needed.
Serve as a patient guide for breast biopsies and localization procedures, conduct diagnostic follow-up callbacks, and coordinate care across breast-related services.
Oversee and maintain image quality, patient safety, and quality measures related to regulatory and safety standards.
Serve as the primary steward and subject matter expert for the EPIC Breast Care Summary and coordinate Breast Center and breast imaging activities.
Use computer systems to maintain patient records and orders, maintain proficiency in the RIS and EMR, and place follow-up imaging orders as indicated by radiologists.
Supervise acquisition of relevant prior imaging and assist imaging leadership in keeping studies current.
Identify workflow problems and recommend or implement improvements in collaboration with lead technologists and imaging leadership.
Identify and report equipment problems, monitor repair status, and maintain working relationships with service engineers and physicists.
Work with physicians to create exam protocols and assist leaders with EMR order builds, ensuring existing orders are valid and correct.
Assist with the daily operations of the Diagnostic Imaging Department and Breast Center, including basic scheduling support for Imaging Unit Coordinators.
Prepare for and support annual MQSA inspections, oversee required QA/QC, and manage the modality accreditation process when applicable.
Oversee assigned staff work schedules; observe subordinate staff and recommend improvements; assist with coaching, training, interviewing, performance management, and corrective action.
Coordinate staff orientation and annual competence assessments, and assist with updating department policies and procedures.
Identify budgetary needs for the area of responsibility and exercise supervisory authority when Imaging Leadership is absent.
Track and document mammography technologist, radiologist, and physicist credentials.
Support performance improvement initiatives and educate imaging staff about changes and improvements to patient care.
Pursue educational opportunities and maintain knowledge in response to external changes and evolving best practices.
Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in the imaging department and share knowledge with future healthcare professionals.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.