AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This year's Minnies winner for the category Most Influential Radiology Researcher is Erik H. He is particularly excited about the growth of ultrahigh field MRI in neuroimaging -- especially since he reads neurodegenerative and movement disorder cases every day, he told AuntMinnie.com. "We

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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. Those who specialized -- particularly in CT, MRI, neuroimaging, and nuclear medicine/PET -- earned more. from May to July 2023.

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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. In a survey of all U.S. In a survey of all U.S. Thus, exploring the levels of AI education provided in the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Quantivly offers a “digital twin” that models radiology operations and is designed to help facilities improve workflows.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

The software enables users to connect to CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/MRI scanners from Siemens as well as other equipment vendors, regardless of location.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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Imaging Technology

APRIL 10, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:51 April 10, 2024 — Online MRI and CT education leader, ImagingU , announced the launch of a new course for students and technologists which includes access to MRI simulation through ScanLabMR , ImagingU’s sister company. Applications are due April 19, 2024 for a cohort start date of May 1, 2024.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 5, 2024

With existing scheduling backlogs, radiology technologists are feeling the pressure to move fast. Effective patient communication is already a topic of concern in radiology. The systems technologists rely on to do their job directly impact how and when they communicate with patients -- for better or for worse.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 7, 2024

radiologic technologist salaries by subspecialization Subspecialization Average base salary No specialization $40,919 Nuclear medicine/PET $58,820 Ultrasound $53,668 MRI $51,919 Interventional radiology $49,766 CT $47,085 Mammography $44,839 Note: Salaries are for all U.S. The survey found that U.S. RTs in the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 4, 2024

3-tesla MRI whole-body scanner. 3-tesla MRI whole-body scanner. Siemens Healthineers has secured clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Magnetom Cima.X At the heart of the Magnetom Cima.X is its Gemini Gradients, which have an amplitude of 200 mT/m and a slew rate of 200 T/m/s. The gradients are 2.5

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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) Wayne Stenzel is a senior MRI technologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. They are: • Arianna Apodaca, B.S.R.T.,

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2023

ISMRM: MRI detects brain changes in past cannabis users If you’ve been following cannabis use and cannabis use disorder, you might not be surprised to learn that our most read story was about the heavy use of cannabis and its effect on the brain as detected by MRI. Read more in the snapshots below. Mountain rounded out the bottom.

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Cassling's MRI

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It’s one of the best weeks of the year – National Radiologic Technologist Week!

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 25, 2024

Surgeons typically receive assistance from radiology technologists or engineers to view 3D models. 3D Innovations Lab, Rady Children's Hospital Through Arc Viewer, surgeons can view 3D renderings of CT and MRI scans delivered directly as 3D data and interact with the model at their convenience. hospitals at no cost.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Don't miss the results from our latest annual compensation and benefits survey, SalaryScan , which found that, for another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries last year.

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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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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

DECEMBER 5, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 12/05/2023 - 16:54 December 5, 2023 — Radiology is under severe economic pressure as reimbursement rates fall for many common scans. At the same time, procedure volume is climbing with the aging population, and the specialty is encountering staffing difficulties for both radiologists and radiologic technologists.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 25, 2024

Prior to the development of Arc Viewer, surgeons were required to receive assistance from radiology technologists or engineers to view 3D models. Now, three-dimensional renderings of computerized tomography ( CT ) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI ) scans are delivered directly to the surgeon as 3D data (e.g.,

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Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2023

As for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), just 19% of extremely disadvantaged zip codes had access as compared to 32% of extremely advantaged. We have the newest technology; we have an MRI that can rival anybody’s in the region. For starters, an open MRI is solving the problem of people refusing an MRI due to anxiety.

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Cassling's MRI

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While an increase in pay and benefits tops the list at 64%, other key factors offer a lens into how high-quality technology can help attract (and also retain) radiologic technologists: work-life balance (61%) and the ability to do the work they most excel at (58%). Consider this in the context of a new fleet of modern CT scanners.

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Vesta Teleradiology

APRIL 1, 2024

MRI System The Magnetom Terra.X , a new 7T MRI system, has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA. This clearance marks a significant advancement in quantitative MRI technology, offering exceptional resolution and accuracy in brain imaging. Here’s the latest devices that have received FDA clearance. The Magnetom Terra.X:

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Cassling's MRI

APRIL 15, 2024

With existing scheduling backlogs, radiology technologists are feeling the pressure to move fast. Effective patient communication is already a topic of concern in radiology. While patient volumes have swelled, staffing challenges have left a less-than-optimal workforce with a bigger workload.

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Cassling's MRI

JUNE 30, 2023

The impact of these shortages has affected the gamut of healthcare worker roles -- from physicians and nurses to medical technicians and yes, radiologic technologists. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee that deemed them a "national emergency." imaging market has an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%

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Cassling's MRI

DECEMBER 2, 2022

He understood that radiologic technologists and other specialists were the frontlines for patient care. “When my father founded Cassling nearly 40 years ago, he wanted his company to provide imaging professionals with a level of support they simply wouldn’t find anywhere else,” said Mike Cassling, CEO of Cassling. “He

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Cassling's MRI

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The program offers opportunities for radiologic technologists and sonographers to learn about the latest industry trends and meet their yearly certification requirements free of charge.

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Independent Imaging

MARCH 6, 2020

There are no special instructions to prepare for it, and unlike an MRI or CT Scan , a bone densitometry procedure does not involve lying in an enclosed tunnel. 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

JULY 17, 2023

Executive leadership also plays an essential role in retention of radiology staff, emphasized Keith Aldahondo, MHA, RT (CT) (MR) CRA, CT/MRI, Manager at Tampa General Hospital in Florida. “We They tell us they want a better work/life balance, flexible hours, and they do not want to be on call.”

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The British Institute of Radiology

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In these women, screening tests, such as ultrasound or MRI, when added to mammography, substantially increase the detection of early-stage breast cancer. Following recent MRI screening trials there is cumulating evidence which confirms that women with dense breasts are underserved by screening with mammography alone [7,8]. Stefanie G.

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Cassling's MRI

JUNE 14, 2023

These will continue to be worth CE credits approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. That program isn’t going anywhere and, in fact, we’re bringing you potentially more live and on-demand webinars than ever before in 2023.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2024

MRI safety also remains a hot-button issue. MRI shows ties between ovary removal and brain function later in life A Wake Forest University study showed a concerning trend in women who underwent ovary removal by premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) and used conjugated equine estrogens.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 29, 2025

The field [of radiology] would lose a lot of people signing up for programs and joining, said Diego Diaz, a traveling radiologic technologist based in New York and New Jersey, who discussed the impact of a ban on TikTok. Nowadays, its one of the biggest ways for people to find out about the field.

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