AuntMinnie

AUGUST 16, 2024

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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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. Or, they may be changing oversight for NPPs such as radiologist assistants.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 3, 2025

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has selected Childrens Hospital of Orange County in Tustin, CA, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Allen, TX, as the recipients of its 2025BeRAD Professionalism Award.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As part of efforts to address staffing shortages, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is holding a virtual career fair focused on radiation therapy jobs on Sept.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com 's 2024 SalaryScan survey. Body imaging and radiation therapy technologists came in last, with annual base salaries of $73,000. Note: Salaries are for all U.S.

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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. Image courtesy of Roth family attorney Don Stockett. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

7-tesla MRI gets us closer in imaging to our pathology colleagues, and offers many new possibilities for better treatment," he said. In his lab, he has created a team that brings experience to the research across a variety of domains, from MRI scientists and technologists to neurology and surgery experts. Perry Pickhardt, MD.

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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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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Nuclear medicine technologists experienced the largest average compensation gains, up 20.2% from $88,576 in 2022 to $106,475 in 2024, according to new results from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Wage and Salary Survey 2024. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists saw an increase of 12.5%

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mitigating radiology workforce strain requires revisioning the specialty and adding new roles to manage imaging demand, according to a presentation delivered September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) 2024 meeting in Boston. The other role could be that of a limited x-ray machine operator.

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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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Cassling's MRI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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.

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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

MARCH 5, 2024

In her talk, Gemma Walsh from Whittington Health National Health Service (NHS) Trust in London, England outlined the attitudes and perceptions of radiographers -- the European equivalent to radiologic technologists -- in a project she and colleagues are leading called “R-AI-diographers.”

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

Images courtesy of the ASRT Foundation. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has named society members Maria Dimopoulos, PhD, and Lorrie LeGrand as the International Speakers Exchange Award recipients. She is employed at the Miami Cancer Institute as the director of radiation oncology.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 12, 2024

More than 60% of diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy staff experience workplace violence, according to a study published January 9 in Radiography. Yet no systematic review has been published on the issue in medical radiation science, the authors noted.

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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. Within a few hours, the child developed a bright red ring around his head from the massive overdose of radiation. Is this safe?"

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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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 17 will offer a webinar on the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety that will include discussion of medical imaging and radiation exposure. to 1:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts across the southeastern U.S.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has released a white paper that addresses the current medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce shortage. The committee includes representatives from 18 radiologic science organizations, according to the society.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Citing data from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) that highlights an increase in technologist vacancy rates -- from 6% three years ago to 18% in 2024 -- GE HealthCare said the number of women seeking mammograms has remained steady, but vacancies result in a gap in care.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 20, 2024

16, 2024 — A measure to petition the Office of Management and Budget to classify radiologic technologists as professional generated more than 42,000 comments submitted via the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center. tim.hodson Tue, 08/20/2024 - 17:15 Aug. Pergola, Ed.D.,

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 17, 2025

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published a new white paper giving guidance on best practices in digital radiography to ensure patient and radiographer safety and to help patients make informed decisions.

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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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 3, 2025

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists(ASRT) is hostingits secondJobBank Virtual Career Fair on March 19. The fair will be held between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Easter Time and is free, the society said. Those interested in the event can register for it here.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 19, 2024

christine.book Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:04 July 19, 2024 — Core tactics to address the current medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce shortage and build career pathways were offered in a new white paper from the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation is celebrating its 40th anniversary with plans to raise $400,000 to support scholarships in 2024. In addition, the foundation will launch a matching partner campaign where donations will be matched by participating donors.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is celebrating its Be Seen awareness campaign during its National Radiologic Technology Week November 3 through 9. Medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals are vital members of the health care team," said ASRT CEO and executive director Melissa B.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) hasnamed 109 individuals from across the U.S. The three-year program offers students a chance to get to know the ASRT, attend educational sessions, and network with medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2024

Three clinical issues that may arise with theranostics treatments will require special provisions, including spot imaging, according to insights shared during the 124th annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) in Boston. It causes radiation injury that may be visible as dry desquamation or moist desquamation, for example.

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Cassling's MRI

JULY 10, 2023

The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of the two $4,000 scholarships, awarded to healthcare professionals continuing their medical imaging and radiation therapy education and expanding their credentials.

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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) R)(N)(ARRT) About the Honorees Arianna Apodaca is a radiation therapist at Austin Cyberknife , a cancer treatment center in Austin, Texas. (R)(N)(ARRT)

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Everything Rad

AUGUST 10, 2023

(1) Do you know that, on average,18% of imaging exams require retakes? (2). Repeating imaging exams increases the workload of your radiographers who are already stretched too thin; increases the exposure of the affected patients; and contributes to patients’ reduced confidence and satisfaction with your imaging department.

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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. To highlight the profession, ASRT has partnered with medical imaging professional and actor, Michael Benzaia, R.T.(R)(CT).

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If you work in radiology in a community healthcare facility, you may have low demand for pediatric medical imaging. My name is Dr. Lori Barr and I am a practicing pediatric radiologist with Radiology Associates of Florida. I am passionate about improving the performance and interpretation of pediatric medical imaging.

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