Mammography Care Navigator

Jobtome; Plano (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a licensed Imaging Technology professional to serve as a Mammography Patient Navigator. The role guides patients through the breast imaging journey, coordinating care from screening to diagnosis and beyond, in both hospital and clinic settings.

The ideal candidate will hold an MRT license, ARRT certifications in Mammography or MR or NM, CPR, and a health-care oriented degree; four years in Breast Imaging operations preferred; patient education and barriers support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited imaging program for radiography, MRI, nuclear medicine or sonography.
• MRT license required; ARRT certification in Mammography, MR, NM or RDMS (BREAST) preferred.
• Current CPR certification and eligible for state licensure where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Navigate patients through the imaging journey from screening to diagnosis and beyond.
• Schedule procedures, reschedule lost-to-follow-up patients, and coordinate care with physicians.
• Educate patients on imaging plans, treatments, payor processes and community resources.
• Maintain documentation in the EMR and communicate with care teams to ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer skills

Motivation interviewing

Patient education

Barrier management

Education

Accredited imaging program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Healthcare field degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a licensed Imaging Technology professional to serve as a Mammography Patient Navigator. The role guides patients through the breast imaging journey, coordinating care from screening to diagnosis and beyond, in both hospital and clinic settings.

The ideal candidate will hold an MRT license, ARRT certifications in Mammography or MR or NM, CPR, and a health-care oriented degree; four years in Breast Imaging operations preferred; patient education and barriers support