The Chief PET/CT Technologist monitors and reports daily aspects of imaging services. Assists Manager (Manager of Operations / Center Manager) and/or Radiology Supervisor in coordinating daily operations to maximize quality of patient care/image quality, ensuring proper equipment performance, guaranteeing safe/clean equip, and controlling the cost of service. Schedules Team Member work assignments. Conducts/ Assists Manager of Operations and or Radiology Supervisor with Team Member evaluations and education. Will oversee multi-modalities, regardless of individual licensure.nnSpecific duties include, but are not limited to:nnPerforms clinical scans and responsible for patient safety. Scan time may range from 60% to 80%. Scanning hours to be routinely scheduled or fill open shifts as needed.nnCreates and distributes Team Member schedules. Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards). Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews.nnActs as customer point of contact for primary escalations. Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales. Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness. Works with team and customer on protocol development and review.nnOther duties as assigned.nnPerforms clinical scans and responsible for patient safety. Scan time may range from 60% to 80%. Scanning hours to be routinely scheduled or fill open shifts as needed.nnCreates and distributes Team Member schedules. Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards). Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews.nnActs as customer point of contact for primary escalations. Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales. Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness. Works with team and customer on protocol development and review.nnOther duties as assigned.nnPosition Requirements:nnAssociate's degree and Certificate from College or Technical School in Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Program or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred.nnCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with minimum of 5 years experience in clinical setting.nnWillingness to work at multiple locations, direct communication with physicians and staff members, and overall positive attitude.nnCPR Certification.nnState licensed in the modalities supported, if applicable.nnValid state driver's license, as applicable.nnTechnologist providing PET servicesnnARRT(N) or NMTCBnnScanning experience in PETnnTechnologists providing PET and Diagnostic CT servicesnnARRT(N) or NMTCB and ARRT(CT)nnStrong customer service skills.nnOrganizational and multi-tasking skills.nnBasic knowledge of computer applications and programs.nnJob may require 25% of local travel.nnThe COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.nnAll candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.nnPhysical Requirements:nnThe employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease, communicable disease when interacting with patients, environmental hazards such as exposure to noise, and travel.nnMore than 50% of the timennSit, stand, walknnRepetitive motion, eye sight, speech/hearing (able to communicate with patients)nnLess than 50% of the timennCarry and lift weight (Ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam)nnStoop, kneel or crawlnnClimb and balancennResidents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO click here ( to view pay range information.nnAkumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.