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ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain

AuntMinnie

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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Radiology Technologists Embrace Cross-Training in CT Imaging

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Cross-training technologists in new imaging modalities is one way that UCSF Health promotes career advancement while also increasing the efficiency of our radiology operations.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

Additionally, the staff should include certified radiologic technologists and board-certified radiologists who specialize in interpreting various imaging modalities. Ensuring your imaging center has these certifications guarantees that your scans will be handled by knowledgeable and experienced professionals.

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Attracting and Retaining Radiology Staff

Everything Rad

The enduring shortage is affecting staffing for radiographers and radiologists; and all imaging modalities. Marion Anderson, CRA, Diagnostic Imaging Manager at Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, Michigan reports that her facility is down two-thirds of staff for CT and mammography exams. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The Art of Illumination: Crafting Diagnostic Images with X-ray Precision (Uttar Pradesh, Hathras, Jaunpur District, Jhansi, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar)

Future Teleradiology

From the subtlest nuances of bone structures to the shadowy landscapes of soft tissues, the precision of X-rays in creating images is akin to an artist’s brush painting upon a canvas. Mastering the Craft: Radiologic Technologists: Radiologic technologists, the skilled artisans of radiology, play a pivotal role in this artful process.

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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

Choose an association based on their profession, or a particular imaging modality or organ. For example, I am a member of the Society of Chiefs of Radiology at Children’s Hospitals (SCORCH). Most groups have a forum for asking questions and getting answers.