Easter Seals Jobs

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Abnormal Imaging: Birad 4 & 5, now what?

Initiate communication with patients upon learning they have a suspicious finding on their breast imaging exam.

Review imaging

Schedule patient for appropriate biopsy; educate and obtain medication and allergy lists

Fax biopsy order to referring provider with imaging report

Refer to Katzmann Breast Center

Imaging report recommended surgical excision

Patient unable to do outpatient biopsy

Biopsy results are finalized

Benign

Malignant

Connecting patients to community and social support services

Financial burdens

Polk County Healthy Women program

Bras for the Cause funding

Transportation hardships

Cab vouchers

Maps and driving directions to our locations

Language barriers

Interpretation services

Language line

Family members

Building relationships with providers: Enhanced collaboration with peers and colleagues

Referring providers

Streamlining the process for expedited patient care

Seamless transition in the eyes of the patient

Radiologists

Direct hand off from discussion with the patient informing of the recommendation for breast biopsy to point of scheduling

Case review for optimal scheduling

Surgeons

Liaison for communication to radiologists and vice versa

Communicate difficult case studies prior to surgical consult appointment

Tracking interventions and Outcomes

Following up on all biopsy recommendations and outcomes

What biopsy completed in our facility or elsewhere? Enter results in Cerner (mammo tracking system)

Was the pathology positive for malignancy? Did they get referred to Katzmann or elsewhere?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Educates and provides results as needed to breast imaging patients.

· Facilitates patient breast diagnostic imaging scheduling and access with a focus on the Accountable Care Organization, working closely with Mercy Clinic Health Coaches and Katzmann staff to provide guidance as patients transition between healthcare providers.

· Coordinates breast imaging follow up care working closely with referring physicians, radiologists, and breast surgeons. Navigates patients between screening, diagnostic imaging and biopsy to ensure timeliness of care.

· Identify strategies to make navigator referrals systematic for all breast patients

· Tracks patient populations to ensure compliance with follow up recommendations as appropriate. Assures consistent navigator care utilization of EHR tools.

· Assists with data management required for breast center of excellence specifications.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· AMA approved two year training program in Radiologic Technology and registered by the ARRT.

· License to practice in the State of Iowa.

· Specialty certification required.

· Two years Mammography experience required.

· Management experience preferred.

· Obtains Breast Patient Navigator Certification within one year of hire, required

· Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

· Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire..

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran