Imaging Navigator - Fairfield Womens Center
Bon Secours Mercy Health
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**
The Breast Health Navigator provides guidance to breast health patients for their imaging needs and assists with appointments, breast health education and emotional comfort. The Breast Health Navigator will track all patient result outcomes and provide specific medical outcome audits.
**Employment Qualifications**
**Education:**
Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program. Preferred Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience. Must obtain/maintain continuing education and productivity requirements as specified.
**Licensure/ Registration:**
ARRT Registration in mammography, and a minimum of 3 years breast imaging experience to include extensive knowledge of all processes related to coordination of treatment .Ohio state license Current CPR certification
**Essential Job Functions:**
The Breast Health Navigator will coordinate, monitor and assure the delivery of care to specific patients in the Breast Health Center to achieve identified outcomes. Provide patient comfort and education regarding the needs for additional imaging and/or biopsy. Facilitate interaction and communication with healthcare staff and providers regarding written orders and medication interruption. Coordinate scheduling of appointments within established timeframe designated by program. Acts as a liaison for patients in interfacing with hospital services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding coordination of treatment and procedures to facilitate efficient care. Communicates diagnostic results to the patient and coordinates subsequent appointments. Facilitates ongoing record keeping and data tracking. Maintains and demonstrates competence in clinical area.Responsible for grant writing, reporting and maintenance as assigned. Implements standards of care that reflect best practices and support process improvements. Maintain confidentiality of the patient’s protected health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
**Other Job Functions**
Participate in educational programs, departmental meetings and in-services, as required. Adheres to Mercy Health Systems rules, regulations, and policies. Must understand and agree to follow all Imaging department policies. Must be able to follow, respect, and support all decisions made by leadership team. Must act in a courteous and professional manner at all times Must demonstrate the ability to receive constructive feedback. Must be able to maintain ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist. Must be able to create and maintain a good working relationship with staff, physicians, and hospital leadership. Must report to work promptly and adhere to work schedule. Must be compliant with department dress code. Adhere to break schedules as outlined in accordance with patient workload. Must be respectful of Bon Secours Health System property. Must adhere to proper chain of command standards and/or processes. Must demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions and isolation policies and know how to properly use and locate PPE's. Assist in data collection and documentation for Quality Assurance initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists and supports other departments when needed.
**IV.Working Conditions**
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
Frequent operation of computers/standard office equipment. Hearing/talking, and overall vision use (including color perception, reading close-up work, and using peripheral vision). Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and grasping. some patient contact. Exposure to stressful situations
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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