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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

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Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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ASRT celebrates response to RT reclassification effort

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A measure to petition the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to classify radiologic technologists (RTs) as professionals has generated more than 42,000 comments submitted via the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center.

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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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SalaryScan: Radiologists and RTs enjoyed higher salaries in 2023

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For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com 's 2024 SalaryScan survey. regions and all healthcare organization types. Body imaging and radiation therapy technologists came in last, with annual base salaries of $73,000.

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GE HealthCare launches new mammography system

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GE HealthCare (GEHC) has launched its new Pristina Via mammography system designed to enhance the breast screening experience for both technologists and patients. Pristina Via will debut at the RSNA 2024 meeting in Chicago.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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Colleen Dempsey, EdD, of Thomas Jefferson University is hoping to take home her second Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator. Dempsey has been honored many times for her work in TJU's radiologic sciences training program, including the 2017 Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator.

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Cassling Scholarship Supports Radiologic Technologists’ Career Growth

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The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of this year’s Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship, which provides $4,000 to rural healthcare professionals pursuing higher education in the field of medical imaging and radiation therapy.