Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Program Coordinator

Piedmont HealthCare PA•Statesville, NC

About The Position

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Director of Imaging SUPERVISION EXERCISED: LCS Team including: Central Scheduler, Business Services, any training needed for PHC staff regarding participation in LCS program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensures protocols are scanned according to the established protocol and guidelines from the ACR. Follows up with all sequential exams that patient meets criteria before entering yearly exams. Enters all sequential and follow up LDCT orders. Performs program quality assessment checks, audits and reviews. Develops and drives initiatives to eliminate barriers to the CT lung cancer screening program. Establishes processes and standards that ensure consistent patient scheduling including follow up diagnostic imaging exams. Responsible for developing processes for order compliance. Generates a work atmosphere that maintains a positive attitude towards teamwork. Performs Patient Follow Up Management for patients already screened, uses database to ensure appropriate follow up of appointments are scheduled and kept as recommended. Responsible for database management-manage all aspects of the CT Lung Cancer Screening database including inputting patient screening data, patient letters, data entry input of all patient management activities, statistical reporting. Works closely with IT for enhancements and maintenance. Responsible for reporting databases maintenance issues to IT for resolution. Provides updates on program activity, statistics, and recommendations for program enhancement. Serves as an active member of the CT Lung Screening working group. Coordinates weekly with patient navigator to review program status. Coordinates with Business Services as needed. Recommends and implements program scheduling improvements. Schedules and coordinates CT Lung Cancer Screening Steering Committee meetings to include setting agenda and documentation of meeting discussion.

Requirements

Formal radiographic technology training in an AMA approved school. (Associate Degree/Certificate) Certification in CT with minimum of 3 years' experience.
At least one to three years' experience.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists. (ARRT) R.T., (R) (CT).
A stable record of previous employment, good health, pleasant disposition and professional attitude and the ability to get along with people.
Maintains BCLS certification.
Knowledge of safety requirements to recognize and correct hazardous conditions.
Skill in anticipating and reacting to emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Not required, but encourage membership of professional societies such as ASRT or NCASRT.

Responsibilities

Ensures protocols are scanned according to the established protocol and guidelines from the ACR.
Follows up with all sequential exams that patient meets criteria before entering yearly exams.
Enters all sequential and follow up LDCT orders.
Performs program quality assessment checks, audits and reviews.
Develops and drives initiatives to eliminate barriers to the CT lung cancer screening program.
Establishes processes and standards that ensure consistent patient scheduling including follow up diagnostic imaging exams.
Responsible for developing processes for order compliance.
Generates a work atmosphere that maintains a positive attitude towards teamwork.
Performs Patient Follow Up Management for patients already screened, uses database to ensure appropriate follow up of appointments are scheduled and kept as recommended.
Responsible for database management-manage all aspects of the CT Lung Cancer Screening database including inputting patient screening data, patient letters, data entry input of all patient management activities, statistical reporting.
Works closely with IT for enhancements and maintenance.
Responsible for reporting databases maintenance issues to IT for resolution.
Provides updates on program activity, statistics, and recommendations for program enhancement.
Serves as an active member of the CT Lung Screening working group.
Coordinates weekly with patient navigator to review program status.
Coordinates with Business Services as needed.
Recommends and implements program scheduling improvements.
Schedules and coordinates CT Lung Cancer Screening Steering Committee meetings to include setting agenda and documentation of meeting discussion.