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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 75,233.60 - 116,604.80YEARLY

General Summary:

The Lung Cancer Screening Navigator will focus on patient navigation through the lung cancer screening continuum. On an aggregate level, the Lung Cancer Screening Navigator participates in a collaborative process of assessment, care coordination, planning, facilitation, referral, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's health needs. This position will track and follow up with patients identified through the lung screening program, lung nodule clinic, and incidental lung abnormalities. Works with internal and external providers to ensure accurate orders, follow-up, and plan of care. Must be flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment; Must be able to work well in a team setting and manage complex demands. Take responsibility; keep commitments and complete tasks on time.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the navigation, follow-up, and education of patients seen in the lung cancer screening program and identified patients with incidental lung findings. Reviews lung screening worklist daily to ensure patients meet criteria for lung cancer screening.
2. Facilitate the presentation of high-risk lung imaging (L4's) and assist with assessment and intervention in the Lung Nodule Clinic. • Develop relationships with radiology, pulmonology, oncology, and surgery to ensure seamless referral and patient disposition. • Track patient progress through diagnostic and treatment processes through medical record review and follow-up with patients to ensure recommended services were received.
3. Outreach and Community Engagement; Develop and execute outreach efforts to engage underrepresented and at-risk populations in cancer screenings (e.g., through phone calls, community events, and partnerships). • Collaborate with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote cancer screening awareness and reduce barriers to access. • Organize and participate in health fairs, educational seminars, and other outreach programs to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screenings.
4. Works collaboratively with Pulmonary, Thoracic Surgery, Radiology, and Oncology to communicate abnormal and incidental findings and conference recommendations as needed.
5. Guiding Screening for Life (SFL) enrolled clients through the lung screening process and ensuring appropriate follow-up and assisting with new SFL applications.
6. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education: Associate Degree Respiratory
Credential(s): Basic Life Support, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist License
Experience: Required: 3 years’ experience in Respiratory care.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education: Bachelor Degree
Credential(s): Certified Professional - Tobacco Treatment, National Certification in Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment, Freedom From Smoking Facilitator
Experience:

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