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Celebrate Rad Tech Week: Honoring Radiologic Technologists and Tips for Hiring the Best Talent

Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Every November, Radiologic Technology Week celebrates the vital role radiologic technologists play in patient care and diagnostics. This annual event recognizes the hard work and dedication of radiologic technologists (RTs) who operate imaging technology to aid in accurate diagnoses and treatments. vacancy rate.

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Anniversary of X-ray Discovery and National Radiologic Technology Week Commemorated by American Society of Radiologic Technologists

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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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

The new rules now in effect in Michigan help ensure that only medical radiologic technologists with the appropriate education and training can operate medical imaging equipment, according to an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) legislative update. Both the ARRT and the MSRT are opposing that measure.

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Radiology impacted by tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente health workers on strike

Radiology Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The picket includes nearly 75,000 individuals, among them, ultrasound sonographers, radiologic technologists, home health aides and licensed vocational nurses.

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

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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ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain

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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AMN Healthcare Report Finds Revenues May Exceed $2 Million Per Year After Staffing Costs

Imaging Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

christine.book Thu, 06/20/2024 - 09:00 June 20, 2024 — Allied health professionals such as radiology technologists and therapists can generate millions of dollars a year for their facilities, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare , a provider of healthcare workforce solutions across the United States.

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Advanced Imaging Shows Promise for Addressing Radiology Staff Shortages

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." between 2022 and 2030.

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Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

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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Perception Of The General Public Of Radiologists Versus Reality

RadsResident

JANUARY 14, 2023

General Public Thinks Radiologists And Radiology Technologists Are The Same! Well, the reason for that most likely stems from their perception that there are no differences between what a radiologist versus a radiology technologist does for patients. There is a better-than-even chance they will say the same thing!

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Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 12, 2024

The most common workplace violence type noted in the studies was verbal abuse and threats, which is consistent with findings from other reviews, namely in nursing, the authors wrote. However, sexual harassment and physical assault were the second and third most common types.

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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

AuntMinnie

JUNE 24, 2024

And visitors to New York who were also physicians and nurses showed up. It’s a time when you drop the caste system of doctors, technologists, nurses." While the extra help was appreciated, it also raised questions about handling future emergencies. "At It was wonderful, but also difficult to deal with.

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ARRS: How to manage the side effects of radiopharmaceuticals

AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2024

It can be life-threatening, Major said, and the nursing team may need to know what to do. Carcinoid crisis A dangerous event with DOTATATE treatments for NETs is carcinoid crisis, a sudden release of vasoactive substances into the bloodstream. Though rare, carcinoid crisis usually occurs within 48 hours after the first treatment.

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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The course provides two hours of CME credit and is appropriate for sonographers, medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians who practice point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and radiologists.

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Celebrate Rad Tech Week: Honoring Radiologic Technologists and Tips for Hiring the Best Talent

Anniversary of X-ray Discovery and National Radiologic Technology Week Commemorated by American Society of Radiologic Technologists

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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

Radiology impacted by tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente health workers on strike

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

ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain

AMN Healthcare Report Finds Revenues May Exceed $2 Million Per Year After Staffing Costs

Advanced Imaging Shows Promise for Addressing Radiology Staff Shortages

Increase in CCTA exams expected to mirror TAVR growth trend

Perception Of The General Public Of Radiologists Versus Reality

Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences

AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

ARRS: How to manage the side effects of radiopharmaceuticals

5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

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