Imaging Patient Navigator: Lung Cancer Care & Coordination

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Maternity and paternity leave

Bereavement leave (including pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY, seeks a Diagnostic Imaging Patient Navigator working Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4pm, to oversee imaging programs, incidental findings, and preoperative imaging ensuring timely diagnoses and regulatory compliance.

The role coordinates biopsies and imaging requests, collaborates with radiology, cardiology, and pulmonology teams, tracks lung cancer screenings, and educates patients and the community about radiology services and early detection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of related imaging or healthcare experience.
• RN license valid in Kentucky or Compact; or ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage all lung cancer screenings, ensuring timely diagnoses and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate findings to providers for coordinated care.
• Reports data to CMS guidelines and ACR standards.
• Review incidental lung findings from radiology reports and ensure proper follow-up; liaise with radiologists and referring providers.
• Provide patient education on test results and next steps in lung cancer coordination.
• Represent lung cancer screening programs at local events and develop outreach strategies to engage the public and healthcare providers.
• Educate the community about radiology services, career opportunities, and early detection programs.

Skills

Two years of related imaging or health

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN license (KY or Compact)

ARRT Board Certified Technologist

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY, seeks a Diagnostic Imaging Patient Navigator working Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4pm, to oversee imaging programs, incidental findings, and preoperative imaging ensuring timely diagnoses and regulatory compliance.

The role coordinates biopsies and imaging requests, collaborates with radiology, cardiology, and pulmonology teams, tracks lung cancer screenings, and educates patients and the community about radiology services and early detection.