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

Vesta Teleradiology

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.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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In any case, for Pickhardt, research is key to providing high-quality patient care. "I I love how research improves my clinical acumen and 'moves the needle' for patient care," he said. Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD. Kori Stewart, PhD.

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Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences

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More than 60% of diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy staff experience workplace violence, according to a study published January 9 in Radiography. Also, two-thirds of the studies focused on staff in diagnostic radiography, with the rest covering radiation therapy, medical sonography, and nuclear medicine.

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HCA Virginia, Brightpoint launch new community radiology education program

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Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam toward certification and registration as a registered technologist in radiography, HCA Virginia said.

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New Campaign From the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Advocates for Profession to "Be Seen"

Imaging Technology

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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Reducing Retake Rates and Exposures in General Digital Radiology

Everything Rad

Reduce errors in patient positioning Customers using Carestream Smart Assist features realized an average reject rate reduction of 16% from their current rates. (4) A small cough or slight shift in position by a patient can lead to inaccurate alignment. The Audio Assist makes it easier for radiographers to hear the patients.

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists, ASRT, Announces 2024-2025 Board, Launches Public Awareness Campaign

Imaging Technology

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. Vealé is a professor of radiologic sciences at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.