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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Functions as a clinical navigator with a specific set of skills beyond licensure requirements to provide better patient care, quality, safety and informational accuracy for breast imaging care.

• This role will support the nurse navigator in their absence and provide oversight to the outside imaging consultation process.

• Ensures proper examination for the proper indication at the proper time.

• Vetting diagnostics.

• Ensure that all patient charts are accurate and investigated prior to appointments.

• Consult 2nd Opinion and Curbside requests.

• Ensures that all information and images are complete prior to submission to the radiologist.

• When imaging/reports are incomplete; oversees retrieval of missing items.

• Responsible for patient imaging up to 20% of the time.

• It will be the expectation that this role will be expected to provide clinical coverage as needed due to extenuating circumstances.

• Works with department and system leadership to create a dashboard with drivers for quality metric improvements within breast imaging that align with the defined radiology strategic plan.

• Responsibilities may include monitoring consult turnaround times, scheduling errors, missing orders, etc.

• Pathology entry and follow up of interventional imaging studies.

• Serves as a backup for the nurse navigator.

• Incumbent may work under close supervision following established routines or assigned work with limited employee latitude.

• Employee may work under general supervision and receives general guidance on work priority with substantial employee latitude.

• Employee may work independently under the general direction of their leader.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with ARRT.

• Advanced certification in Mammography is required.

• Breast patient navigator certification preferred or acquired within 1 year.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in diagnostic and interventional breast imaging.

• Strong analytical background including knowledge of all radiology RIS, EMR, multiple mammography vendors and PACS.

• Must maintain advanced certification and licensure requirements.

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Division Emory Decatur Hospital

Campus Location Decatur, GA, 30033

Campus Location US-GA-Decatur

Department DEC-Diagnostic Breast Center

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 119726

Job Category Imaging & Radiology

Schedule 9a-5:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

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