PRN Breast Navigator - Up to 23 hours per week

Charlotte Radiology; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO

Job summary

Charlotte Radiology, a leading imaging provider in Charlotte, NC, seeks a PRN Mammography Specialist to manage breast navigation operations within the mammography environment. You will collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and cancer care teams to ensure timely communication of pathology results and seamless referrals.

Eligible candidates typically have 3–5 years of diagnostic mammography experience, ARRT Mammography certification, and an associate degree in radiologic technology.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of diagnostic mammography experience.
• ARRT certification in Mammography.
• Associate degree in radiologic technology.

Responsibilities

• Reviews diagnostic biopsy reports and reconciles with pathology results.
• Contacts patients to inform them of biopsy results and coordinate surgical referrals.
• Works with referring practices to schedule surgery for positive biopsy patients.
• Coordinates with Mecklenburg Health Department to ensure insured patients access care and Medicaid prior to biopsy.
• Directs outside ultrasound and biopsy-related referrals to appropriate imaging facilities.
• Maintains a database of preferred surgical offices to expedite care.

Skills

Diagnostic Mammography

ARRT Certification

Mammography

Associate Degree in Radiologic Tech

Computer Literacy

Medical Reports Interpretation

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Physical Stamina

Education

Junior College/Associate degree in radiologic technology

ARRT certification, Mammography

Job description

For over 50 years, Charlotte Radiology has been a trusted partner and industry leader in providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care. Charlotte Radiology serves NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40+ convenient locations, and 500+ team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our mission and vision are to be recognized as the premier radiology expert, where people come first - solidified through collaborate teamwork and quality-driven, customer focused services. Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients. Rate: $46.50 per hour set rate. PRN positions will work up to 23 hours per week and shifts/hours may vary each week. Shift: PRN - Weekday and/or weekend availability Location: Morehead Medical Plaza - Charlotte, NC POSITION SUMMARY: This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the Breast Navigation department in the mammography environment. Develops and maintains a close working relationship with referring and oncology practices. Works closely with radiologists to ensure resolution of all addendums, chart notes, and post biopsy letters as they relate to all biopsy patients. Responsible for calling breast biopsy patients and informing them of their pathology results and assisting them with surgical referrals. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews diagnostic biopsy reports and makes sure all are reconciled with pathology results. Evaluates pathology terminology in reports for coding purposes. Works with radiologists and transcription to ensure all post biopsy letters are completed
• Contacts patients to follow up on biopsy results. Works with referring physician practices to determine where positive biopsy patients are to be seen for surgery
• Works with the Mecklenburg Health Department and referring physician practices to ensure patients without insurance are seen for the appropriate care and placed on Medicaid prior to biopsy
• Work with outside providers to ensure that all outside consults and second opinions are completed. Reviews images of outside priors to ensure proper images are in order and match diagnosis prior to being reviewed by radiologist
• Maintains database of surgical offices that physicians want their patients to be seen at to expedite care
• Directs incoming emergency department ultrasound patients to appropriate diagnostic facility and follows up on care

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Diagnostic Mammography experience
• ARRT certification, Mammography
• Junior College/Associate degree in radiologic technology
• Computer literate
• Ability to read and interpret medical reports
• Familiarity with mammography setting
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of diagnostic mammography, diagnostic ultrasound, mammographic disease, and pathology
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service, both internal and external
• Walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time, heavy lifting as needed
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Travel Required (% of time): 0 to 25% Charlotte Radiology offers competitive base salary and comprehensive health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Telehealth, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Savings. Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.