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. Creating pressure, the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 12, 2024

Occupational doses to radiologic technologists imparted by assistance with fluoroscopically-guided interventional procedures are generally low, but they do need careful monitoring , a team of National Institute of Health (NIH) researchers has found. mSv) and performing more than 20 of the procedures per month (median 0.75

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 11, 2025

The top Press Ganey score for radiology staff concern for comfort was 89.6% The top score for courtesy of radiology technologist was 91.8% of all survey responses required radiology staff responses or actions. for the first quarter (April to June 2021) and 94.8% for the last quarter (July to September 2022), a 5.2%

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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

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

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. LightSpeed 16 16-slice CT scanner, GE Medical Systems 2.

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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. Women now make up 55% of medical school attendees and this product was developed with women in mind.

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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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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

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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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Middlebrooks is associate chair of the Mayo Clinic's research and innovation division in its department of radiology, as well as senior editor of the American Journal of Neuroradiology and president of the Southeastern Neuroradiological Society. In 2018, Fishman received an endowed professorship from Johns Hopkins.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Middlebrooks is associate chair of the Mayo Clinic's research and innovation division in its department of radiology, as well as senior editor of the American Journal of Neuroradiology and president of the Southeastern Neuroradiological Society. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Perry Pickhardt, MD.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It is imperative that radiologic technologists obtain accurate data and the right bolus timing simultaneously. The radiologic technologist must also obtain gated images: If the patient’s heartbeat is irregular or too fast, a nurse may need to administer beta blockers to slow the heart rate down.

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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

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

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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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

MAY 8, 2023

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

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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

AUGUST 18, 2024

ChatGPT-4 performed well on practice questions for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Certification Exam in a study published August 16 in Academic Radiology. Radiologists and technologists continue to test generative AI’s merit when it comes to medical board exams.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 5, 2024

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) was awarded nearly $55,000 and a permanent injunction against a radiologic technologist in Tennessee for trademark infringement. On April 18 , a U.S.

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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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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

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

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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AuntMinnie

MAY 26, 2023

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Radiologists among top 10 highest paid medical specialists in 2022 Average salaries for radiologic technologists rise Radiology salaries edge higher in latest SalaryScan numbers Women radiologists start with lower salaries, earn less over time

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

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. Maria Dimopoulos, PhD. Images courtesy of the ASRT Foundation. The conference will be held May 24 and 25 in Saint John, New Brunswick.

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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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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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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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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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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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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. A second CT scan by radiologic technologist Susan Sampson took only two minutes and included 25 axial slices.

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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

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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