--- title: Patient Navigator, Breast Imaging at WakeMed description: WakeMed is hiring for the Patient Navigator, Breast Imaging role in Raleigh, NC. Per-diem role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/patient-navigator-breast-imaging-at-wakemed-01a0dace-8d3b-7768-ab2e-6a95aa1cc5a6 date: 2026-09-27T23:49:57Z og_description: Join WakeMed as Patient Navigator, Breast Imaging in Raleigh, NC. Per-diem role. Requires 5+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/cmxgr7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | WakeMed | | **Location** | Raleigh, NC | | **Type** | Per Diem | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Description **Overview** At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care. We are seeking a **Breast Imaging Patient Navigator** to serve as a trusted guide, educator, and advocate for patients throughout their breast health journey. In this highly visible role, you will help patients and families navigate the breast care continuum, coordinate services across multiple disciplines, ensure compliance with MQSA guidelines, and build strong relationships with providers and community partners. This position plays a key role in improving access to breast imaging services, supporting patients through diagnosis and treatment, and enhancing the overall patient experience. **What you'll do** • Guide and support patients and families through the breast care continuum, providing education, advocacy, and coordination of care from screening through treatment and follow-up. • Serve as a liaison between patients, providers, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely communication, care coordination, and understanding of treatment recommendations. • Coordinate follow-up imaging, procedures, pathology results, treatment appointments, and other prescribed care while maintaining continuity throughout the patient journey. • Oversee MQSA quality control processes and ensure compliance with breast imaging standards, regulations, and annual inspection requirements. • Build relationships with referring providers, community organizations, women's health groups, and corporate wellness programs to expand access to breast imaging services and increase awareness of available resources. **Who you are** • Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology required. • Certified Radiological Technologist and Registered Technologist in Mammography required. • Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator certification required. • Five years of clinical radiology experience required, with a strong understanding of breast imaging services and patient care coordination. • A compassionate communicator who excels at relationship building, patient advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration across multidisciplinary healthcare teams. **Why you'll love this role** • Make a meaningful impact by helping patients navigate complex healthcare decisions with confidence and support. • Partner with physicians, clinical teams, community organizations, and leadership to improve breast health outcomes. • Lead efforts that enhance patient experience, strengthen referral relationships, and expand access to lifesaving breast imaging services. • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ensure excellence in breast imaging compliance and patient care. If you are passionate about patient advocacy, breast health, and creating exceptional experiences for patients and families, we encourage you to apply and join our team at WakeMed. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. **Department Description** Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit [www.wakemed.org](http://www.wakemed.org). EOE **Licensure** Certified Radiological Technologist Required - And Registered Technologist in Mammography Required - And Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator Required **Education** Bachelor's Degree Radiologic Technology Required **Experience** 5 Years Clinical - Radiology Required ## Skills - Inspection - Quality Control - Care Coordination - Corporate Wellness - Problem Solving - Patient Care - Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator - Relationship Building - Collaboration - Radiologic Technology - Referral Processing - Coordinating - Certified Radiological Technologist - Patient Journey Mapping - Patient Advocacy - Mammography Quality Standards Act (Mqsa) Certification - Communication - Mammography - Lifeguard ## Benefits - Health and Wellness Programs ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/patient-navigator-breast-imaging-at-wakemed-01a0dace-8d3b-7768-ab2e-6a95aa1cc5a6?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)