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ECR: Radiographers optimistic about AI's role in future work

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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. Radiographers appear optimistic about the future of radiographer job roles and responsibilities,” Walsh said. Of the total respondents, 31.3%

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

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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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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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Middlebrooks is associate chair of the Mayo Clinic's research and innovation division in its department of radiology, as well as senior editor of the American Journal of Neuroradiology and president of the Southeastern Neuroradiological Society. He served in the U.S. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St.

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ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain

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Geoffrey Rubin, MD, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, offered session attendees an overview of key issues in the radiology workforce landscape, highlighting a 2024 consensus committee report from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) on the future of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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Middlebrooks is associate chair of the Mayo Clinic's research and innovation division in its department of radiology, as well as senior editor of the American Journal of Neuroradiology and president of the Southeastern Neuroradiological Society. I'm a radiographer,' " Stewart recalled. I thought, 'I'm not a teacher.

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Reducing Retake Rates and Exposures in General Digital Radiology

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Repeating imaging exams increases the workload of your radiographers who are already stretched too thin; increases the exposure of the affected patients; and contributes to patients’ reduced confidence and satisfaction with your imaging department. 1) Do you know that, on average,18% of imaging exams require retakes? (2).

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Behind the Decision-Making Process of Purchasing X-Ray Equipment

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While hospital financial officers and supply chain administrators control the purse strings and make the ultimate financial decisions, they must consider the needs and desires of those handling the equipment such as Radiologic Technologists (medical imaging technologists) and in some cases radiologists.

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