Patient Navigator, Breast Imaging

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Breast Imaging Patient Navigator to guide patients through the breast care continuum, coordinating care from screening through treatment. You will liaise with providers and families to ensure timely communication and adherence to plans.

You will coordinate follow-up imaging, pathology results, and treatment appointments, while ensuring MQSA compliance and high-quality patient experiences in a collaborative care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology is required.
• Certified Radiological Technologist and Registered Technologist in Mammography are required.
• Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator certification is required.
• Five years of clinical radiology experience is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support patients and families through the breast care continuum from screening to follow-up.
• Act as liaison between patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely communication and care.
• Coordinate follow-up imaging, procedures, pathology results, and treatment appointments.
• Oversee MQSA quality control processes and ensure compliance with imaging standards and inspections.
• Build relationships with referring providers and community partners to expand access to imaging services.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Relationship building

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree Radiologic Technology

Certified Radiological Technologist

Registered Technologist in Mammography

Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We are seeking a Breast Imaging Patient Navigator to serve as a trusted guide, educator, and advocate for patients throughout their breast health journey. In this highly visible role, you will help patients and families navigate the breast care continuum, coordinate services across multiple disciplines, ensure compliance with MQSA guidelines, and build strong relationships with providers and community partners. This position plays a key role in improving access to breast imaging services, supporting patients through diagnosis and treatment, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

What you'll do

• Guide and support patients and families through the breast care continuum, providing education, advocacy, and coordination of care from screening through treatment and follow-up.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely communication, care coordination, and understanding of treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate follow-up imaging, procedures, pathology results, treatment appointments, and other prescribed care while maintaining continuity throughout the patient journey.
• Oversee MQSA quality control processes and ensure compliance with breast imaging standards, regulations, and annual inspection requirements.
• Build relationships with referring providers, community organizations, women's health groups, and corporate wellness programs to expand access to breast imaging services and increase awareness of available resources.

Who you are

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology required.
• Certified Radiological Technologist and Registered Technologist in Mammography required.
• Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator certification required.
• Five years of clinical radiology experience required, with a strong understanding of breast imaging services and patient care coordination.
• A compassionate communicator who excels at relationship building, patient advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Why you'll love this role

• Make a meaningful impact by helping patients navigate complex healthcare decisions with confidence and support.
• Partner with physicians, clinical teams, community organizations, and leadership to improve breast health outcomes.
• Lead efforts that enhance patient experience, strengthen referral relationships, and expand access to lifesaving breast imaging services.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ensure excellence in breast imaging compliance and patient care.

If you are passionate about patient advocacy, breast health, and creating exceptional experiences for patients and families, we encourage you to apply and join our team at WakeMed. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

• Certified Radiological Technologist Required - And Registered Technologist in Mammography Required - And Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator Required

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Radiologic Technology Required

Experience

• 5 Years Clinical - Radiology Required