Imaging Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

Warnings of a Technologist Shortage The recent Siemens Healthineer research document reported that in 2020, the number of graduates taking the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam was down nearly 8%. For more information: [link] Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 19:37 The turnover rate annually is 17.5%.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

christine.book Thu, 06/20/2024 - 09:00 June 20, 2024 — Allied health professionals such as radiology technologists and therapists can generate millions of dollars a year for their facilities, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare , a provider of healthcare workforce solutions across the United States.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 19, 2024

christine.book Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:04 July 19, 2024 — Core tactics to address the current medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce shortage and build career pathways were offered in a new white paper from the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

A range of federal and state legislation and other developments in the works could have a significant impact on radiologic technologists and registered radiology assistants, either supporting and strengthening these professions or weakening them. For CT and MRI procedures where injected contrast media is ordered, ".

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 10, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:51 April 10, 2024 — Online MRI and CT education leader, ImagingU , announced the launch of a new course for students and technologists which includes access to MRI simulation through ScanLabMR , ImagingU’s sister company. Applications are due April 19, 2024 for a cohort start date of May 1, 2024.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 31, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:00 July 31, 2024 — The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) announced the three Registered Technologists (R.T.s) Patrick Wojtylak is a radiologic technologist at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com 's 2024 SalaryScan survey. Body imaging and radiation therapy technologists came in last, with annual base salaries of $73,000. Note: Salaries are for all U.S.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:53 January 23, 2024 — Siemens Healthineers announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of syngo Virtual Cockpit, a private, secure communication platform for real-time image visualization, acquisition, and collaboration between healthcare professionals across multiple sites.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mitigating radiology workforce strain requires revisioning the specialty and adding new roles to manage imaging demand, according to a presentation delivered September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) 2024 meeting in Boston.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Nuclear medicine technologists experienced the largest average compensation gains, up 20.2% from $88,576 in 2022 to $106,475 in 2024, according to new results from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Wage and Salary Survey 2024. have seen wage and salary increases since 2022.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 30, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday up until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Richard Wahl, Johns Hopkins University MOST EFFECTIVE RADIOLOGY EDUCATOR 1. Dr. Emanuel Kanal, University of Pittsburgh MOST EFFECTIVE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST EDUCATOR 1. Dr. Clyde Helms, Duke University 2.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 18, 2024

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has named three technologists who earned honors in the 2024 "I Am the Gold Standard" program.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

While radiographers are concerned about job security, they are also optimistic about AI’s role in their future workflows, according to a presentation given March 1 at ECR 2024. This presentation won the European Society of Radiology’s Radiographer Research Presentation Abstract Award.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 25, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/25/2024 - 19:07 June 25, 2024 — Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego , one of the nation’s top pediatric health care systems, today announced the availability of Arc Viewer, a new no-cost 3D model viewing software. For more information: [link] Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 19:07

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 4, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 09:15 January 4, 2024 — Siemens Healthineers announced the Food and Drug Administration clearance of the Magnetom Cima.X cimax Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 09:15 If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague 3 Tesla (3T) magnetic resonance imaging whole-body scanner.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 4, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 04/04/2024 - 12:24 April 4, 2024 — Siemens Healthineers announces the Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of the MAMMOMAT B.brilliant—the first completely redesigned mammography platform in more than 10 years. Several new features benefit the radiologic technologist.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 19, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:25 July 19, 2024 — GE HealthCare announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC’s clinical artificial intelligence (AI) software business for total consideration of approximately $51 million. AHEC online, Sept 27, 2021.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 04/03/2024 - 19:02 April 3, 2024 — GE HealthCare announced the U.S. A recent study found that 80% of radiology departments are suffering from staff shortages. [i] For more information: www.gehealthcare.com Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 19:02 If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 10, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has elected four officers to its 2024-2025 board of directors. Daniel DeMaio of the University of Hartford in Connecticut is president-elect. Marissa Mangrum of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City is vice-president elect.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Citing data from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) that highlights an increase in technologist vacancy rates -- from 6% three years ago to 18% in 2024 -- GE HealthCare said the number of women seeking mammograms has remained steady, but vacancies result in a gap in care.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has named society members Maria Dimopoulos, PhD, and Lorrie LeGrand as the International Speakers Exchange Award recipients. Maria Dimopoulos, PhD. Images courtesy of the ASRT Foundation. The conference will be held June 10 to 12 in Liverpool, England.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:27 Nov. 26, 2024 — GE HealthCare has introduced the Pristina Via* mammography system designed to enhance the screening experience for both technologists and patients. 1 Amid this global shortage of technologists, the demand for more efficient and intelligent workflows is at an all-time high.

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Cassling's MRI

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

February 6, 2024) – Cassling, a family-owned company providing hospital providers of all sizes with imaging and therapeutic technology, services and solutions, is excited to announce the 20 th anniversary of its nationwide Continuing Education program, Investing In You. Omaha, Neb.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation is celebrating its 40th anniversary with plans to raise $400,000 to support scholarships in 2024.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In other money and business matters, AuntMinnie.com’s annual SalaryScan showed there is both job security and higher wages for those entering the radiology field at a time otherwise shadowed by inflationary pressure, workforce shortages, and turmoil abroad. Further, high demand for radiologic technologists drove increases in RT salaries.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 10, 2023

The following president-elect and newly-elected directors were chosen by AHRA membership, as announced in a mid-May statement released by AHRA detailing results of its online election for its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Also on July 12, AHRA 2023-2024 President Becky Allen, MSRS, CRA, R.T.(R)

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) applauded the December 11 reintroduction to the U.S. Congress of the bipartisan Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2024 (MARCA).

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CurveBeam AI

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, were excited to highlight CurveBeam AIs top five milestones of the year and share how theyre shaping the path for an even brighter 2025. Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 15.5 Stay tuned as we count down to the new year together!

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 19, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 26, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

tim.hodson Mon, 09/30/2024 - 10:04 Sept. 30, 2024 — Siemens Healthineers recently announced the Food and Drug Administration’s premarket approval (PMA) for the tomosynthesis or three-dimensional breast imaging technology of the Mammomat B.brilliant. Several previously cleared features benefit the radiologic technologist.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 7, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Technologist results Radiologic technologists without subspecialized expertise reported an average base salary of $40,919 and a median salary of $39,000. radiologic technologist (RT) salaries by region Region Average base salary U.S.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 9, 2024

AUSTIN, TX -- A machine-learning algorithm can predict burnout among sonographers, though established burnout indices may be enough, according to research presented April 9 at UltraCon 2024.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 3, 2024

Led by MR safety officer and radiologic technologist Jean Ellis-Land and fellow technologists Katherine Sedler and Monica Weiser, the program began by using surveys and observations to assess needs. Safety incidents around the world and the evolving complexities of implants, clothing, and technology inspired a team from St.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 24, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday up until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. In the weeks following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, AuntMinnie.com spoke with radiologists at hospitals in New York City and Washington, DC, about the role radiology played in caring for the victims.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

tim.hodson Fri, 11/08/2024 - 09:29 Nov. 7, 2024 — Bayer announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Bayer’s MEDRAD Centargo CT Injection System delivers value for radiology departments as the U.S. faces a shortage of radiology technologists coupled with a rising demand for medical imaging.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 18, 2024

ChatGPT-4 performed well on practice questions for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Certification Exam in a study published August 16 in Academic Radiology. However, a 2024 study found that the chatbot performed poorly on the actual ACR DXIT exam.

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