Radiology Business

JULY 16, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is suggesting hiring “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2025

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) leaders plan to launch by mid-year the first phase of an action plan that they hope will increase the medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce in the U.S. These include medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, physicians, and medical physicists.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 5, 2024

CHICAGO Philips brought a range of new AI-enhanced offerings to RSNA 2024 aimed at bolstering efficiency and improving workflows for radiologists and radiologic technologists. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Radiology Operations Command Center (ROCC) Console software device. Philips 5300 CT scanner.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2024

Ever since Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's discovery of x-rays in 1895 , the field of medical imaging has continued to expand across a multiplicity of applications, and one of the most fascinating is its use as a forensic tool to determine the causes of trauma, both in living and deceased individuals.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 24, 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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Health Imaging

JANUARY 17, 2024

Founded in 1984, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Foundation is hoping to raise big money for the next generation of imaging professionals.

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RadsResident

JANUARY 7, 2023

So, what are the lead radiology technologist critical roles at your imaging center or hospital? An Approachable Lead Radiology Technologist In the game of medicine, personality is key. If a colleague needs a sick day, they should not fear approaching their lead technologist for the possibility of retribution.

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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

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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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

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Performing CCTA imaging CCTA is a complex exam. It is imperative that radiologic technologists obtain accurate data and the right bolus timing simultaneously. The radiology department must be able to post-process the images, edit them, and make them diagnostically useful at all hours of the day and night.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

His lab team is currently focused on "implementing advanced techniques, such as parallel transmit, to achieve more consistent image quality and fully harness the power of 7T for every patient," Middlebrooks said. In fact, this year is his record fifth win in the Most Effective Radiology Educator category.

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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

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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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. from May to July 2023.

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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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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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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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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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 30, 2024

Richard Wahl, Johns Hopkins University MOST EFFECTIVE RADIOLOGY EDUCATOR 1. Dr. Emanuel Kanal, University of Pittsburgh MOST EFFECTIVE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST EDUCATOR 1. Jane Van Valkenburg, Weber State University MOST EFFECTIVE RADIOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER 1. BEST NEW RADIOLOGY PRODUCT 1.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Each year, during the first week of November, we observe National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) to recognize and celebrate our imaging technologists.

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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

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

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While ChatGPT landed two spots in the top 10 most popular articles in 2023, what grabbed the attention of the radiology community the most varied along five other theme lines. Two stories about brain imaging: One regarding the effects of cannabis use and the other suggesting possible mechanisms behind long COVID. Radiologist faces $6.1M

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AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2023

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has released a staffin.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 23, 2024

Syngo Virtual Cockpit is a communication platform for real-time image visualization, acquisition, and collaboration between healthcare professionals across multiple sites.

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TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) applauded the December 11 reintroduction to the U.S. Congress of the bipartisan Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2024 (MARCA). John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM).

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 10, 2025

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with wildfire disaster relief efforts in the greater Los Angeles area. Additional outpatient offices outside of evacuation areas have also been affected by power outages. "We

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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

AUGUST 21, 2023

Technology should be at the forefront of recruiting efforts for radiologic technologists. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Advanced imaging shows promise for addressing radiology staff shortages

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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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Cassling's MRI

JANUARY 20, 2025

As a radiologic technologist or imaging professional, your responsibilities go far beyond capturing diagnostic images. You are at the forefront of patient care, often interacting with individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. To truly make an impact, it is vital to embrace your role as a patient advocate.

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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

AUGUST 1, 2023

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) recently joined th.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 26, 2023

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists' (ASRT) House of Delegate.

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