SPOTLIGHT
IN FOCUS EMILIO VEGA
BY JOHN WALLACE
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YU Langone Health CT Quality and Safety Manager Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R) (CT) ARRT, found his way into the realm of diagnostic imaging after an injury.
Emilio Vega, BS, RT (R) (CT) ARRT, is the CT quality and safety manager at NYU Langone Health.
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“Years ago, I needed an X-ray of my knee. A friend of mine was the technologist who performed the exam. From that moment, my interest in imaging was sparked,” Vega explains. It is a decision that continues to pay off. When asked why he loves his job, Vega’s reply emphasized helping others. “I love my job since it allows me to deliver health care to those in need. Having the opportunity to work with masters of the field has given me the passion and enthusiasm to learn and share tools of the trade. I am fortunate in that
I work for one of the world’s best health care organizations. Professionals from all walks of life work in synergy to deliver health care in a meaningful way. NYU Langone has given me the opportunity to be a part of a team,” he says. He has experienced success as an imaging leader but is quick to point something outside of work as his greatest achievement. “My greatest accomplishment is becoming a parent. My children are everything to me. Being able to see them grow up and interact with them throughout the years confirms that I achieved one of life’s greatest gifts – the ability to create a family,” Vega says. “Family is number one. They are the heart of my life and give me the energy to do my very best in all facets of my life. My family consists of my wife and three sons. Two are 15
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