# Lead Radiologic Technologist

Occupation

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A lead radiologic technologist operates and oversees the use of radiographic imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images while ensuring radiation safety protocols are followed by the entire imaging staff. Positioned as the senior technologist within a hospital or imaging center's radiology department, this person supervises and trains junior technologists in addition to performing hands-on patient positioning and care. The role combines direct clinical work with quality assurance oversight, making it suited to an experienced technologist who has moved into a supervisory capacity.

Top skills: [Quality Assurance](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/quality-assurance)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Radiologic Technologist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/radiologic-technologist)
- Often leads to: [Radiology Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/radiology-manager)

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