AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Breast surgical oncologist Lauren Ramsey, MD, of John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX, has developed a new protection garment for radiologic technologists that mitigates radiation exposure while they are imaging patients. Called BAT (Breast, Axilla, and Thyroid), the garment features a 0.35

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 30, 2024

Emanuel Kanal, University of Pittsburgh MOST EFFECTIVE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST EDUCATOR 1. Jane Van Valkenburg, Weber State University MOST EFFECTIVE RADIOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER 1. Martha Koperwhats, Texas Children's Hospital 2. University of California, San Francisco BEST RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST TRAINING PROGRAM 1.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency and a neuroradiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He has contributed chapters to textbooks such as First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 and Core Radiology: A Visual Approach to Diagnostic Imaging and is an editor at Radiopaedia.org. Kori Stewart, PhD.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:24 July 3, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:38 November 8, 2023 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is encouraging the imaging community to recognize an important date for a vital discovery this week. In addition, it offered there are more than 450,000 registered radiologic technologists in the U.S.,

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 February 23, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Based at HCA's Chippenham Hospital, the partnership introduces the first community college-based radiology program to the Richmond market, HCA said in a news release. The inaugural cohort of students began classes in August and is expected to graduate in May 2026.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 5, 2024

Gilk described his efforts to get a copy of the report about the Kaiser accident from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the state's body for licensing hospitals and healthcare providers. It soon became clear that the CDPH may not have even been aware of the incident -- likely indicating that the hospital did not report it.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 19, 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. It was replaced a month after the incident, but hospital officials said the replacement had been planned long before and was unrelated.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 26, 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. It was replaced a month after the incident, but hospital officials said the replacement had been planned long before and was unrelated.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has partnered with medical imaging professional and actor, Michael Benzaia, for its new "Be Seen" campaign to raise public awareness about the role of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in patient diagnosis, intervention, and treatment.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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. The quality of this interaction provides a better overall experience for both myself as a clinician and the patient."

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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. Criteria used by the committee include quality and safety, patient experience, and advocacy for the profession.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 3, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2023

That’s clearly the case at Massac Memorial Hospital , an award-winning critical access hospital in Metropolis, Ill., The hospital serves patients in Massac County and the surrounding areas. “Our The Persona RF offers a host of benefits for the hospital and patients. with 25 beds. We’re a gem in the rough.

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes read By Henry Williams, Carestream Area Vice President, Sales Western Nowadays, with hospital budgetary restrictions at the forefront of the purchasing decision making process, it seems like the X-Ray market, like everything else, is not immune to the current state of the economy.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2024

Nuclear medicine technologists are being advised that not just any meal works for patients before gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES), a common imaging procedure to evaluate how ingested food moves through the stomach. Yet according to a recent review, GES meal protocols in hospitals across the U.S.

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Associates in Medical Imaging

JULY 29, 2021

Diagnostic imaging is one of the best methods that medical practices, hospitals and health care professionals can utilize to diagnose and treat their patients. However, finding licensed and experienced radiologic technologists (rad techs) is becoming increasingly difficult. Why Trust AIMI’s Radiologic Technologists?

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Everything Rad

AUGUST 10, 2023

“Patient Position Monitoring lets me see more easily if the patient is in the optimum position for the exam, helping to reduce the likelihood of retakes,” said a Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT(R)) at a trade trial site in Chicago. Put Carestream’s Smart Room features to work for your facility.

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CurveBeam AI

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This National Radiologic Technology Week, CurveBeam AI recognizes Clinical Applications Specialist, Doug Chalker, whose career in diagnostic imaging spans over three decades and several hospitals. His journey is a testament to the dedication, passion, and constant evolution that defines the world of radiologic technology.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 12, 2024

It fulfills the postprimary pathway requirements set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). For universities and hospitals interested in more comprehensive CT education and training, the course can be combined with ScanLabCT, CT simulator software from ImagingU’s sister company, ScanLab.

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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

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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Imaging Technology

MARCH 11, 2024

christine.book Mon, 03/11/2024 - 14:14 March 11, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists ( ASRT ) has announced its members have elected four officers to serve on the 2024-2025 ASRT Board of Directors.

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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. As part of a children’s hospital, our team feels inspired by the stories we hear and what we see around us.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Debuting at the Radiological Society of North America’s 2024 Annual Meeting, this system provides mammography technologists with a suite of sophisticated tools that balance the demands of diagnostic accuracy and fast-paced workflows to facilitate more patient-centered breast care.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2024

On the other hand, two serious side effects occurring less frequently are carcinoid crisis with DOTATATE therapies, and extravasations with any intravenous (IV) radiopharmaceutical therapies, explained Erica Cohen Major, DO, a nuclear medicine specialist and assistant chief of nuclear medicine at Edward Hines VA Hospital near Chicago.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 12/05/2023 - 16:54 December 5, 2023 — Radiology is under severe economic pressure as reimbursement rates fall for many common scans. At the same time, procedure volume is climbing with the aging population, and the specialty is encountering staffing difficulties for both radiologists and radiologic technologists.

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Cassling's MRI

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With the need to fill radiology roles with top talent — and to do so fast — hospitals are in a position where they need to step up their recruitment efforts and take action. But it's only one layer of a radiology recruitment strategy. It's ultimately what can help attract them to your hospital and keep them as valued employees.

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Cassling's MRI

JUNE 30, 2023

Hospital staffing shortages are a real problem. In fact, last March the American Hospital Association submitted a letter to the U.S. The impact of these shortages has affected the gamut of healthcare worker roles -- from physicians and nurses to medical technicians and yes, radiologic technologists.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 19, 2024

As exams are becoming more complex, 81 percent of hospitals report radiology technologist shortages, 1 and 90 percent of sonographers report work-related musculoskeletal disorders due to workload and repetitive motions, among other factors. These technologies are especially vital to relieving burdens placed on sonographers.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 10, 2023

President-Elect: Mario Pistilli , CRA, FAHRA, Director of Imaging Services, at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Directors for 2023-2024 include: Brian Fox, FACHE, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(MR) , Executive Director, Radiology and Patient Transport with Barnes Jewish Hospital (St. Wendy Renneke R.T.(R)(CT)

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here are five recommendations to help radiology departments achieve excellence in pediatric medical imaging in care settings of all sizes. With advance planning and an emphasis on learning, your facility can perform imaging studies with the same standard of care as a large children’s hospital.

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Everything Rad

JULY 17, 2023

Travel positions offer better pay while the increasing number of urgent care and free-standing emergency centers offer an environment that is more attractive and less stressful to many candidates than a hospital. Their leadership makes the hospital a great place to work. The consequences of short staffing are significant.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We needed to move screening outside of institutions and hospitals and offer it in the neighborhood where people will get used to seeing it.” The role of Philips’ CT scanner on board has been pivotal in facilitating accurate diagnoses and ensuring optimal outcomes,” said Martha Henderson , the Global Mercy ’s onboard radiology technologist.

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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.

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Mint Physician Staffing

APRIL 14, 2020

Locum Tenens Radiology with Mint Physician Staffing There are many factors that are increasing the demand for radiology, including the aging population and the growth of chronic diseases and cancer survivors. Many hospitals are looking for a locum tenens physician that specializes in radiology.

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