Breast Imaging: The Gentle Giant of Radiology

Speakers:

• Alecia Tensley, MSHI, RT(R) (she/her/hers)

• Bailey L. Cato, MBA, RDMS, RVT (she/her/hers)

• Dustin Johnson, MBA, RT(R)(MR)

Session Description: The key focus of this session will be the importance of communication and collective decision-making across modalities, and how this collaborative approach directly enhances Breast Imaging and improves the patient care journey.
This session will provide an overview of the complexities involved in breast imaging operations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across multiple service lines and modalities.
This session will explore the use of cross-resource utilization with General Sonography to address the demand for experienced breast sonographers, as well as focus on the integration of Breast MRI services and the critical roles and dynamic relationship between the MRI department and Mammography department.
During this session, we will dive into the implementation of contrast-enhanced mammography, contrast-enhanced mammography-guided biopsies, and breast cryoablation, highlighting how these advancements in breast imaging technology are changing the landscape of patient care.

Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate the broad and vital impact of breast imaging on patient care and Radiology operations
Define the importance of multimodality collaboration, intricate decision making, and empathetic dimensions of patient care in breast imaging
Provide knowledge, skills and process improvement techniques in breast imaging
Understand the most recent and innovative services offered within breast imaging and their positive effects on patient care and Radiology operations