Breast Imaging Resource Coordinator

Quick Facts

• Role: Breast Imaging Resource Coordinator (Casual Days)

Description

The Breast Imaging Resource Coordinator performs breast imaging and bone density exams, ensuring quality, safety, and performance standards. The role coordinates staffing-related needs, equipment and supply utilization, quality assurance, patient flow, and PACS-related paperwork scanning/documentation. The coordinator also produces diagnostic-quality images and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.

Responsibilities

• Perform breast imaging and bone density exams per certification standards and approved protocols

• Enforce departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory/accreditation standards

• Maintain accountability for patient safety throughout screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care

• Produce diagnostic-quality images; apply professional judgment within approved protocols

• Review images prior to exam completion and take corrective action if adequacy is not met

• Operate imaging equipment and keep imaging rooms ready

• Identify equipment performance issues and initiate follow-up through service processes

• Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive systems, including PACS setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy

• Support quality assurance programs

• Assist with staff orientation/training needs, performance expectations, work assignments, and constructive feedback

• Assist with staff scheduling and timecard approvals

• Monitor staffing levels to align with department guidelines and minimize overtime

• Monitor and optimize utilization of supplies and equipment; order and maintain necessary supplies

• Coordinate equipment maintenance/repairs and recommend acquisition of new equipment as needed

• Assist in updating/developing breast imaging procedure manuals and protocols

• Support inspections and accreditations related to breast imaging

• Coordinate patient flow through the department and resolve scheduling issues

• Scan paperwork and perform other duties associated with PACS

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

• ARRT Mammography (M) OR ARDMS Breast Ultrasound (BR) certification

• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events. Benefits details are available via the company benefits page, and eligibility depends on employment classification.