Breast Care Navigator (RN/Mammo Tech) – Patient Advocate

Gvmh; Missouri; On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay program

Generous paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Career growth and development

Job summary

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Breast Care Navigator (RN/Mammo Technologist) to guide patients through the breast health journey, coordinating imaging, biopsies, referrals and follow-up care. You will educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and survivorship resources, addressing barriers to care and supporting timely diagnoses.

The role requires Missouri RN or Mammography credentials with strong communication and organizational skills, plus 3+ years in

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license in good standing or current Registered Radiologic Technologist with Mammography credentials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and care coordination abilities.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Initiate communication with patients following abnormal or suspicious breast imaging findings.
• Facilitate communication among patients, physicians, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Coordinate imaging appointments, biopsies, referrals, consultations, and follow-up services to support timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow patients from initial abnormal imaging through diagnostic resolution, treatment, and survivorship planning.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, recommended follow-up care, and available support resources in collaboration with the physician care plan.
• Identify and address barriers to care, including scheduling challenges, transportation concerns, financial obstacles, and access to support services.
• Monitor patient progress throughout the continuum of care and provide ongoing guidance and support.
• Participate in multidisciplinary breast conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and community outreach activities.
• Track patient interventions, outcomes, and performance measures to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a central point of contact among radiology, breast surgery, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, rehabilitation services, genetics, and supportive care resources.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Organization

Education

Missouri RN license

Radiologic Technologist with Mammography credentials

BLS certification

Job description

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Breast Care Navigator (RN/Mammo Technologist) to guide patients through the breast health journey, coordinating imaging, biopsies, referrals and follow-up care. You will educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and survivorship resources, addressing barriers to care and supporting timely diagnoses.

The role requires Missouri RN or Mammography credentials with strong communication and organizational skills, plus 3+ years in