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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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

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. For CT and MRI procedures where injected contrast media is ordered, ".

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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

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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Colleen Dempsey, EdD, of Thomas Jefferson University is hoping to take home her second Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator. Dempsey has been honored many times for her work in TJU's radiologic sciences training program, including the 2017 Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator.

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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. have seen wage and salary increases since 2022. increase since 2022.

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CurveBeam AI

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Every year, radiologic technologists come together to celebrate the tireless efforts and dedication of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals who play a vital role in ensuring patient care and healthcare safety. ” This theme encapsulates the core values and commitment of these healthcare heroes.

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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. He has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare/medical imaging.

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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

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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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Closeup of X-ray photography of human brain Introduction: “X-ray Chronicles” is a captivating journey into the world of medical imaging, unveiling stories and experiences from the frontlines. The pivotal role of imaging in revealing hidden conditions and guiding treatment.

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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 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

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

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

JULY 3, 2024

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

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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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Imaging Technology

JULY 10, 2023

christine.book Mon, 07/10/2023 - 14:05 July 10, 2023 — The Association for Medical Imaging Management will be installing newly-elected officers during its July 12 business meeting during the AHRA 2023 Annual Meeting. She has been in the healthcare field for over 25 years, starting her healthcare career as a radiologic technologist.

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Mint Physician Staffing

APRIL 14, 2020

A radiology department is responsible for providing diagnostic studies and radiation therapy. Some common radiology studies include x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, mammography, and ultrasound. Because they work with radiation, there are radiation exposure risks associated with any job in radiology.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2023

Rural and Socioeconomic Challenges A recent study found that regions of the US with an extreme level of socioeconomic disadvantage were less likely to have access to accredited medical imaging facilities. Some 2,796 US zip codes met the criteria for extremely disadvantaged. Of these, rural zip codes totaled 1,160.

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Independent Imaging

MARCH 6, 2020

The scan uses a very low dose of radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body, particularly around the hips and lower spine, to measure bone mass and strength. A certified radiologic technologist will prepare your images for the radiologist, who will then interpret your results and prepare a report.

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Everything Rad

JANUARY 11, 2023

The ALARA principle in medical imaging. Image Gently: Why We Should Talk to Parents about CT in Children. Image Gently Vendor Summit: Working Together for Better Estimates of Pediatric Radiation Dose from CT. 4 Image Gently®: The Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. Br J Radiol.

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Everything Rad

JANUARY 11, 2023

The ALARA principle in medical imaging. Image Gently: Why We Should Talk to Parents about CT in Children. Image Gently Vendor Summit: Working Together for Better Estimates of Pediatric Radiation Dose from CT. 4 Image Gently®: A Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. 11 Seibert J.A.,

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Imaging Technology

MAY 24, 2024

christine.book Fri, 05/24/2024 - 13:14 May 24, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists ( ASRT ) has announced that its ASRT Foundation has awarded its International Collaborative Research Grant, and also recently completed its 25 th Corporate Roundtable Summit. or Canada. “The

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