Breast Imaging Navigator: Mammography Care Champion

Jobtome; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Mammography Patient Navigator to guide patients through their breast imaging journey. The role emphasizes building relationships with patients, families, and caregivers while coordinating care from screening to diagnosis.

Requires licensure in imaging, four years in Breast Imaging operations, and ARRT/NMTCB certifications. CPR is required; BHCN preferred. Both hospital and clinic-based work are possible, with community resources available to support patients' needs.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited imaging program (Radiography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, or Sonography).
• Bachelor's degree in a health care field is preferred.
• Four years of progressive responsibility in Breast Imaging operations required.
• TX MRT license required (not applicable to RDMS/BR).
• BHCN certification preferred.
• ARRT subspecialty certification required (M, MR, N) or CNMT with NMTCB.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR (AHA/Red Cross/Military Training Network) is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules biopsies, follow-up imaging, and other imaging procedures.
• Contacts patients lost to follow-up for rescheduling.
• Communicates and educates patients to ensure comfort.
• Coordinates follow-up imaging with Mobile Coordinator.
• Reviews EPIC for pathology results and shares with radiologist/RN navigators.
• Assesses patient medical, financial status and barriers to care.
• Develops patient plan of imaging care and communicates plan to family.
• Maintains documentation on EPIC and ensures timely care.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation interviewing

Patient education

Care coordination

Attention to detail

Advanced computer skills

Education

Radiography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Sonography

Bachelor's degree in health care field

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a Mammography Patient Navigator to guide patients through their breast imaging journey. The role emphasizes building relationships with patients, families, and caregivers while coordinating care from screening to diagnosis.

Requires licensure in imaging, four years in Breast Imaging operations, and ARRT/NMTCB certifications. CPR is required; BHCN preferred. Both hospital and clinic-based work are possible, with community resources available to support patients' needs.