AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 26, 2023

A steady increase in the volume of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) exams is occurring, especially at mid- to high-level community hospitals across the country. It is imperative that radiologic technologists obtain accurate data and the right bolus timing simultaneously. But it costs significantly less to do a CCTA exam.

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Radiology Technologist Emergency Room Hospital Nursing 306

AuntMinnie

JUNE 25, 2024

Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is making its Arc Viewer -- a software platform developed by the hospital's 3D Innovations Lab -- available to other hospitals and educators across the U.S. hospitals at no cost. Ryan said the software has received positive feedback from children’s hospital staff.

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Hospital DICOM Radiology Technologist Education 148

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

Radiation 246

Radiation Radiology Technologist Hospital Medical 246

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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Radiology Technologist X-ray PET Scan Education 265

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.

Nuclear Medicine 358

Nuclear Medicine Education Radiology Technologist Radiation Science 358

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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Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiation Medical Imaging 105

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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X-ray Radiology Technologist Radiologic Technology Radiology 105

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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Radiology Technologist X-ray Computed Tomography Radiation 104

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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Education Radiology Radiology Technologist X-ray 189

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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MRI Public Health Hospital Patient Care 340

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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Radiology Technologist Radiation Hospital Emergency Room 163

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.

Radiation 148

Radiation Radiology Technologist Hospital Emergency Room 148

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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Radiology Technologist Radiographer Radiograph Radiographer 130

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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Radiology Technologist Health Science Medical Device Interventional Radiology 52

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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Radiology Technologist Radiation Hospital MRI 100

AuntMinnie

JULY 3, 2024

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

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Radiology Technologist Government Radiation Medical Imaging 130

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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Hospital X-ray Imaging Quality and Compliance 97

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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X-ray Hospital Radiologist Imaging 98

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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Nuclear Medicine Hospital Imaging Radiology Technologist 280

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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Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiology Technician Medical Imaging 52

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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Radiology Technologist Radiographer Radiograph Radiographer 98

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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Radiologic Technology Radiology Technologist Radiology Diagnostic Imaging 105

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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Education Radiology Technologist Patient Care Hospital 100

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.

Nuclear Medicine 105

Nuclear Medicine Radiology Technologist Patient Care Radiation 105

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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MRI Education Inpatient Radiology Technologist 230

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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Radiology Technologist Radiology Radiation Medical Imaging 52

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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Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Hospital DICOM 105

AuntMinnie

JUNE 24, 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. We knew we’d better get to our stations, because this was a huge emergency."

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Radiologist Emergency Room PACS Hospital 130

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.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Healthcare Quality and Compliance Radiology Technologist 52

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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Radiopharmaceuticals Nuclear Medicine Radiation Hospital 190

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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Radiology Operations Radiology DICOM Radiology Technologist 105

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.

Radiology Technologist 52

Radiology Technologist Radiology Hospital Medical Imaging 52

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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Radiology Technologist Nursing Radiology Imaging 52

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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Ultrasound Healthcare Healthcare Clinic 105

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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Radiation Oncology Radiology Technologist Hospital Healthcare 75

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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Medical Imaging Medical Imaging Radiation 111

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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