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

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AuntMinnie

JULY 17, 2024

Radiologic technologist educators need AI training and guidance, time to develop educational resources, and support from higher education institutions to improve on the teaching and use of AI, according to a recent study. The study was published July 13 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

Staff operating ionizing radiation equipment in Michigan are now required to meet certain qualifications for active status and employment. The rules also establish initial and continuing education requirements for limited-scope radiographers and radiologist assistants. Read the full filing here.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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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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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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Not only are children more radiosensitive than adults (the cancer risk per unit dose of ionizing radiation is higher), but children also have a longer expected lifetime, which puts them at greater risk of cancer following radiation exposure.(1) There are plenty of resources available for education and support around pediatric imaging.

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