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McLaren Health Care Program Coordinator Interventional Radiology - McLaren Careers in Lansing, Michigan
Under the direction of the Manager, is responsible for coordinating Interventional Radiology (IR) Program for multiple departments of McLaren Greater Lansing.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Acts as a liaison between physicians and staff for the Interventional Radiology Program.
Interacts with patient and/or appropriate family member to schedule procedure, educate patient/family member regarding the procedure and post procedure requirements, and follow-up.
Acts as an ambassador of the Interventional Radiology Program, building relationships with referring physician offices and the patients that we service. Looks for opportunities to market our IR service line.
Participates in program marketing issues and communication initiatives.
Participates in process improvement initiatives.
May participate in Interventional Radiology meetings as needed.
Obtains appropriate information from ordering physician, physician office personnel, or hospital departments regarding study/treatment requested and pertinent clinical information and/or diagnosis.
Obtains pertinent imaging cases and clinical data (history and physical, etc.) that the Interventional Radiology (IR) Physician will need prior to procedure approval.
Provides IR physician with pertinent referral information so that they can approve the boarding of the exam. Retrieves cases that have been reviewed by IR physician.
Once the IR physician has approved a procedure, prioritizes and coordinates procedures with appropriate locations and departments, assuring timeliness, correct sequencing and proper preparations.
Notifies patient and/or appropriate family member of needed procedure. Verifies that the patient is not taking any medications that are a contraindication to the procedure being performed. Provides the patient with the scheduled test time, required preparations and when/how to report for testing and notified physician office of patient appointment times.
Schedules patients for consult appointments. Performs basic vital checks on patients that are scheduled for consult appointments (temperature, blood pressure, history).
Acts as a resource to physicians, departments, patients, families and other authorized personnel regarding studies and patient preparation.
Acts as the contact person to assist patients who have post procedure complications and/or questions.
Prepares and maintains statistical reports as directed by the Manager.
Performs other related responsibilities as necessary.
Required:
Associate degree in an allied health curriculum.
One year clinical experience in an acute care setting or physician office.
Preferred:
Experience in diagnostic imaging and patient scheduling coordination
Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) Accredited Radiography Program orAmerican Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.) Program
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.), or Registered Nurse (RN).
OR
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans