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

Imaging Technology

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

AuntMinnie

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. Existing law, the Radiologic Technology Act, prohibits certain activities.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

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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HCA Virginia, Brightpoint launch new community radiology education program

AuntMinnie

HCA Virginia Health of Richmond, VA, and Brightpoint Community College of Chester, VA, have entered into a nearly $3 million partnership to launch a new radiologic technology degree program in Central Virginia.

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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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Honoring Medical Imaging Professionals: CurveBeam AI Celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week® 2023

CurveBeam AI

Every year, radiologic technologists come together to celebrate the tireless efforts and dedication of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals who play a vital role in ensuring patient care and healthcare safety.