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Wash. MRI technologist bill to take effect June 6

AuntMinnie

The state of Washington is reducing barriers to certifying new radiologic technologists, especially MRI providers, with a new workforce bill that goes into effect June 6. HB 2355 relates to establishing a primary certification process for MRI technologists.

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How much do canceled appointments actually cost radiology?

AuntMinnie

Underutilization of equipment and staff An MRI scanner can cost a hospital $500,000 at minimum. How to curb appointment cancellations While some appointment cancellations are unavoidable, an investment in modern radiology technology can help a radiology department minimize their impact.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

One of this year's nominations for Most Influential Radiology Researcher is Erik Middlebrooks, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He has worked hard to redefine how clinicians set targets for deep brain stimulation surgery and to expand the uses of 7-tesla MRI to new areas such as Parkinson's disease. "7-tesla

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Wash. bill would loosen supervision rules for RTs, MRI techs

AuntMinnie

The state of Washington is considering a bill authorizing diagnostic radiologic technologists (RTs), therapeutic RTs, and MRI technologists to perform intravenous contrast procedures under "general supervision," rather than direct supervision of a physician.

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RSNA 2024 Highlights: AI, Imaging Advancements, and Industry Recognition

Vesta Teleradiology

The Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 2024 annual meeting showcased significant advancements in medical imaging, including artificial intelligence (AI), innovations in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and strategies to address the ongoing radiology staffing shortage.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

AuntMinnie

Existing law, the Radiologic Technology Act, prohibits certain activities. For CT and MRI procedures where injected contrast media is ordered, ". California is one state that may be changing its terms covering RAs. California legislation Recent proposed legislation is alive in California; CA AB-3097 was introduced February 16.

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MRI Technologist (full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Education/Requirements: Schedule for this position may include night and weekend shift rotation Will be required to travel to different office locations Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology ARRT registered Valid Florida state license MRI certified Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid (..)

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