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Auburn Community Hospital
Lead PET CT/Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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What they do
A CT Technician or Technologist performs CT (computerized tomography) scans to diagnose medical conditions. Operates equipment used in scans and assists with analyzing the results. Works in healthcare facilities or diagnostic laboratories in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare specialists.
$75,436 / year median in New York
Job Description
The lead PET CT/Nuclear Medicine technologist works under the direction of a radiologist to perform specialized and routine radiographic Positron Emission Tomography/Computer Tomography (PET/CT) and Nuclear Medicine examinations as prescribed by physicians. The work is performed under the general direction of a radiologist with regard to the discretion of independent judgement in carrying out technical details of the work. At the direction of the Radiology Director and/or Assistant Director, the lead technologist oversees the technical staff in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT and the radiation safety programs of radioactive materials and radiation-emitting devices. They oversee and maintain programs to monitor the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the hospital health system, technical procedures, patient care and workflow to ensure safe and effective patient care and act as a role model and facilitator, working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel while maintaining high levels of customer service skills.