What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Supervising Physician position at Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology?
Brief Description
Coordinate and provide patient care through MRI monitoring.
Education and Experience:
For over 70 years, the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology has remained committed to exceptional, personalized care for patients and their families. The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology is one of the largest physician-owned neurology clinics in the Midwest serving 55,000 patients every year. Subspecialities include Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, sleep, headache, epilepsy, and other cognitive neurological disorders. Our holistic approach to patient care includes neuropsychology, infusion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and neurodiagnostic services.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
For over 70 years, the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology has remained committed to exceptional, personalized care for patients and their families. The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology is one of the largest physician-owned neurology clinics in the Midwest serving 55,000 patients every year. Subspecialities include Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, sleep, headache, epilepsy, and other cognitive neurological disorders. Our holistic approach to patient care includes neuropsychology, infusion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and neurodiagnostic services.