Registered Nurse RN Medical Imaging MRI

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Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: MRI-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Nursing Better Than Ever for Nurses. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community. At Banner Health, we take care of nurses. Nurses take care of everyone. Location: Banner Estrella Medical Center - 9201 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85037. Schedule: Thursday & Friday from 5:00pm to 5:30am Day to day: MRI position is essential to ensuring safe, high-quality patient care within the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) department. This role bridges clinical nursing expertise with the specialized demands of a complex imaging environment, supporting both patient safety and operational efficiency. Patient Safety Screening : Conducting thorough **pre-procedure safety screenings** to identify contraindications such as implanted devices, pacemakers, metallic foreign bodies, and other MRI-incompatible items. Reviewing and validating patient medical histories and screening questionnaires in collaboration with the MRI technologist. Identifying patients at elevated clinical risk and escalating concerns appropriately prior to imaging. Collaboration with MRI Technologist: The RN – MRI works in close partnership with the MRI technologist to ensure seamless, safe, and efficient patient care by: Supporting **workflow coordination** to optimize patient throughput and minimize delays. Communicating clinical findings and patient status updates in real time. Serving as a clinical resource for the technologist when patient conditions require nursing assessment or intervention . Patient Monitoring: Continuous clinical oversight is required throughout MRI procedures, particularly for sedated, contrast-receiving, or medically complex patients. The RN – MRI provides: Hemodynamic and physiological monitoring** before, during, and after imaging procedures. Administration and monitoring of IV contrast agents, sedation, or anxiolytic medications as ordered. Rapid recognition and response to adverse reactions, including contrast reactions or changes in patient condition. Documentation of clinical assessments and interventions in accordance with nursing standards. Patient Transport: Safe patient transport is a critical component of the MRI workflow. The RN – MRI ensures: Safe transfer and transport** of patients to and from the MRI suite, including those arriving from inpatient units, the Emergency Department, or ICU settings. Verification that all transport equipment (IV pumps, oxygen delivery devices, monitoring equipment) is **MRI-safe** prior to entering the scan room. Coordination with transport teams and unit staff to maintain continuity of care. Exam Positioning: Proper patient positioning is vital to both image quality and patient comfort. The RN – MRI contributes by: Assisting the MRI technologist with **safe and appropriate patient positioning** for various exam types. Ensuring patient comfort and dignity throughout the positioning process. Identifying and accommodating positioning limitations related to patient conditions such as pain, mobility restrictions, or anxiety. Additional Job Tasks as Required: The dynamic nature of the MRI department requires a versatile clinical professional capable of: Performing **IV access placement** and managing existing lines. Providing **patient and family education** regarding the MRI procedure. Supporting **emergency response** within the MRI suite, including code situations. Maintaining compliance with **Joint Commission, ACR (American College of Radiology), and organizational standards. Participating in **quality improvement initiatives** and departmental safety programs. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy. POSITION SUMMARY This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy. 2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status. 3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. 4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching. 5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. 6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate. 7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations. 8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department. 9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice. Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting. In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained. 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