Department Director leads a group defined as a distinct administrative entity within the organization which may contain divisions, and reports to the executive level of the organization or to a department chair. Plans and directs the administrative and operational activities. Develops and implements short and long-range goals and objectives. Responsible for allocation of human, space, fiscal and material resources. Directs the preparation of budgets, reports, financial analyses, and statements and maintain operational records. The primary duty of employees in this classification is the management of a customarily recognized department or subdivision, including the supervision of three or more full-time equivalent employees every week. Direction is over a permanent status-continuing function, not a collection of employees assigned to complete a project. Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing their work; appraising their productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling their complaints and grievances and disciplining them when necessary. Management responsibilities include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make recommendations that are given particular weight. Employees have impact on budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.MRI Steering committeeUH/CVC Steering committeeLean ProcessCurrent Clinical Director of Operations for Clerical, Call Center, MRI, IP General Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Offsite ACUs, Customer Service Center, Radiology Insurance Authorization

Provides leadership and professional expertise or services through leveraging the knowledge and skills of others; applies knowledge of administrative or vocational skills to manage a single unit of similar complexity and function, and coordinates operational objectives and assignments and delegates assignments to subordinates. Decisions, work results and recommendations impact others within the department. Rarely performs duties of direct reports, except during times of resource limitations. Incumbent is guided primarily by established policies, precedents and professional knowledge and/or by projects/program objectives established by deans, directors, chairs or other management. Requires independent judgment to search out appropriate course of action within the context of policies and standards. Bachelor's degree and reasonable professional experience with some prior management, supervisory or team leader experience is normally required. The Administrative Manager Healthcare series can range from managing the daily operations of a small unit to recommending the strategic direction and providing leadership in the operational changes for large departments to contributing to the overall strategy, direction and vision for several functional areas. Incumbent is responsible (directly or indirectly) for all subordinate staff activities related to human resource management (hiring, promotion, salary changes, performance coaching, disciplinary actions, training and development, ensuring consistent application of organizational policies, etc.) Incumbent has measurable impact on operational effectiveness, attainment of department/unit objectives, service to customers and attainment of research goals. Duties include interviewing, selecting and training ; setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; appraising productivity and efficiency; handling complaints,grievances and discipline. Budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change.

Provides leadership and professional expertise or services through leveraging the knowledge and skills of others; applies knowledge of administrative or vocational skills to manage a single unit of similar complexity and function, and coordinates operational objectives and assignments and delegates assignments to subordinates. Decisions, work results and recommendations impact others within the department. Rarely performs duties of direct reports, except during times of resource limitations. Incumbent is guided primarily by established policies, precedents and professional knowledge and/or by projects/program objectives established by deans, directors, chairs or other management. Requires independent judgment to search out appropriate course of action within the context of policies and standards. Bachelor's degree and reasonable professional experience with some prior management, supervisory or team leader experience is normally required. The Administrative Manager Healthcare series can range from managing the daily operations of a small unit to recommending the strategic direction and providing leadership in the operational changes for large departments to contributing to the overall strategy, direction and vision for several functional areas. Incumbent is responsible (directly or indirectly) for all subordinate staff activities related to human resource management (hiring, promotion, salary changes, performance coaching, disciplinary actions, training and development, ensuring consistent application of organizational policies, etc.) Incumbent has measurable impact on operational effectiveness, attainment of department/unit objectives, service to customers and attainment of research goals. Duties include interviewing, selecting and training ; setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; appraising productivity and efficiency; handling complaints,grievances and discipline. Budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change.

Serve as a role model for the staff and provide leadership for the team.Understand the global scope of the assigned operation and make pro-active recommendations toManager for process improvements.Be a part oft he team building process and work effectively with all team members.Review paperwork and protocols daily.Maintain clear and complete documentation of all communications.Serve as the contact person for Call Center questions, responding within 48 hrs by e-mail for non urgent issuesResolve errors in cooperation with Supervisor, clerical core group and Lead Flow coordinators asneeded.Maintain a clean and neat work environment.lf requested, assist in resolving incorrect exam coding.Work with clerical staff to ensure the patient's MRI is scheduled correctly: proper length of time,Proper location.Perform support duties as directed by manager and/or supervisor.Attend necessary meetings directed by Manager.Protocol verification, implant safety, working with management, scheduling and team leaders to ensure the safety and proper scanning of our patients. We take pride making sure they recieve the proper diagnostic testing. This enables them to receive the proper treatment. I work with staff and fellowship radiologists helping them any way I can.

Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos. See more occupations related to this task.Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. See more occupations related to this task.Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images. See more occupations related to this task.Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera. See more occupations related to this task.Take brief medical histories from patients. See more occupations related to this task.Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging. See more occupations related to this task.Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members. See more occupations related to this task.Inject intravenously contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice. See more occupations related to this task.Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise. See more occupations related to this task.Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation. See more occupations related to this task.Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications. See more occupations related to this task.Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals. See more occupations related to this task.Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware. See more occupations related to this task.Troubleshoot issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils. See more occupations related to this task.

Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs

Leads, supervises, or serves as a member of a fire direction element or operations section of a field artillery cannon unit.Establishes maintains, and operates radio and wire communications; operates the backup computer system to include; preparation, entry of known data, and computation of firing data; constructs and operates observed or surveyed firing charts; records fire mission related information and maintains ammunition status; compiles target lists and prepares target overlays, and situation and fire capability overlays; operates and performs operator maintenance on section vehicles and generators; performs crew maintenance and participates in organizational maintenance of section equipment; assists chief fire direction computer in supervision of section operations, maintenance, and training; operates the battery computer unit to include; preparation, entry of known data, computation of firing data, and receipt and processing of messages; transmits firing data to firing elements using battery computer system (BCS); verifies registration and computes and applies meteorological and muzzle velocity corrections; operates the backup computer system to include; preparation, entry of known data, and computation of firing data; assists fire direction officer and platoon sergeant in the planning, preparation, and execution of individual and collective training activities of the section; monitors processing of fire requests, supervises computation of firing data, and verifies accuracy of firing data; supervises and directs the construction, camouflage, defense of the section position and the performance of operator, crew, and organizational maintenance on section vehicles and equipment.