Lead - Mammography & Breast Center Imaging Navigator

St. Croix Regional Medical Center•Saint Croix Falls, WI

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About The Position

St. Croix Health is looking for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Lead - Mammography/DEXA & Breast Center Imaging Navigator to join our team! This position is responsible for providing and overseeing quality diagnostic imaging and patient care services as well as serving as the primary steward of the EPIC Breast Care Summary and overseeing all coordination that relates to the Breast Center and breast imaging. Uses care in accurately documenting all pertinent information on necessary forms and in the EMR. Responsible for overseeing and ensuring efficient and effective operation of the daily activities within specific modality(s) and Radiology as directed, as well as preparing for and meeting all regulatory and quality requirements including ACR renewal and MQSA inspection. Under supervision of the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, collectively responsible for execution of the daily operation of the Diagnostic Imaging department.

Requirements

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T. ARRT)
Certification (or certification eligible) in area of responsibility required
Current WI Radiographer license
BLS licensure
Minimum 2 years of experience in Mammography
Must have at least 2 years (or equivalent) experience as a Radiologic Technologist
Effective leadership skills; able to lead small group projects
Demonstrated 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
Mechanical abilities helpful
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications preferred
Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN) certification a plus
Multimodality and leadership experience desired

Responsibilities

Perform imaging procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision.
Assist radiologist as necessary
Partner with other lead technologists to proactively identify and solve problems
Serve as patient guide for all breast biopsies and localization procedures
Proactively identifies and solves problems in workflow
Ensure imaging quality for assigned area.
Uphold the highest standard of image quality and patient safety
Seek to expand knowledge by attending/completing educational opportunities
Assist with performance improvement initiatives to enhance workflows and patient experience
Oversee all quality measures relating to regulatory and safety standards
Employ several computer systems to maintain patient records and orders.
Maintain proficiency in RIS and EMR
Serve as super-user for specific equipment as directed by department leadership and primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Breast Care Summary
Place orders in EHR for follow-up imaging as indicated by the radiologist
Supervise acquisition of relevant prior imaging as needed
Identify and report equipment problems.
Update to oversee equipment repairs and keep current on work order status as necessary
Maintain working relationship with appropriate service engineer and/or physicist
Assist Imaging Leadership to keep studies current.
Work with relevant physicians to create exam protocols
Assist/advise leaders with new orders builds in EMR and ensuring existing orders are valid and correct
Responsible to adapt in response to external environment and changes in best practices.
Works with imaging leadership to continually educate imaging staff on changes/improvements to patient care
Educate and assist Imaging Unit Coordinators with basic scheduling to ensure quality patient care and convenience
Assist with day to day operations of Diagnostic Imaging department and Breast Center.
Conduct callbacks for diagnostic follow up
Work in tandem with the Breast Center Nurse Navigator to provide seamless care along the breast health continuum.
Patient care coordination between imaging, breast center, surgery, primary care, and other breast related services
Make recommendations on areas of improvement
Prepare and support annual MQSA inspections
Oversee all assigned staff work schedules
Oversee QA/QC as required and responsible for modality accreditation process, if applicable
Observe subordinate staff and make recommendations on areas of improvement
Assist Imaging Leadership with corrective action as necessary
Coordinate orientation and annual competence assessments
Assist in updating department policies and procedures
Identify budgetary needs for area of responsibility
Exercise supervisory authority in the absence of Imaging Leadership
Perform other duties as necessary or required by assignment.
Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in imaging department
Take time to share experience and knowledge with future healthcare professionals
Serve as a model professional
Track and document all mammography technologist, radiologist, and physicist credentials