MRI Supervising Physician

Coordinate and provide patient care through MRI monitoring.

• Be onsite during all patient exams requiring IV sedation and contrast injections.
• Be available to monitor for any type of adverse reactions to IV contrast.
• Administer and monitor for any Gadolinium reactions requiring IV emergency medications.
• Be onsite for MD supervision of Medicare patients.

Provide medical administrative duties in support of patient care.

• Greet patients in a warm and professional manner.
• Update patient information by obtaining a copy of insurance cards and securing patient
• signature forms if patient comes in outside of normal business hours.

Assist in preparing patients for MRI procedure.

• Make sure MRI patient information form is properly completed.
• If patient has brought comparison images, provide to the MRI Technologist.
• Ensure patient's jewelry and valuables are securely locked up.
• Ensure patient's clothing does not contain any metal; if so, clothing is to be removed, and a gown and robe provided to patient.
• Assist in transportation and of patients to the MRI scanner, if needed.
• Assist MRI Technologist with patient transfers to MRI scanning table, if needed.

Education and Experience:

• Current Minnesota MD or DO license in good standing
• Experience in Neurology or Radiology desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability and desire to be self-directed in performance of duties and self-educating in areas of deficiency, without need for continuous direct supervision.
• Patient centered, strong customer service orientation. Congenial demeanor with excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills, ability to relate to and engender confidence among patients, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to analyze clinical situations, draw appropriate conclusions and institute appropriate measures with good reasoning and problem-solving abilities, and acute intellect.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency with electronic health record and MS Office products.