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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

AuntMinnie

Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The full survey results can be found here.

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ASRT doubles down on workforce plan in 2025

AuntMinnie

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) leaders plan to launch by mid-year the first phase of an action plan that they hope will increase the medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce in the U.S. These include medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, physicians, and medical physicists.

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

Imaging Technology

To honor Roentgen’s discovery of X-Ray technology, and recognize the vital work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) from November 5-11, 2023.

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Photo Gallery of Radiology Technology, Highlights from RSNA 2023

Imaging Technology

This year's show featured over 300 education courses and 7 plenary sessions; 847 scientific papers in 19 subspecialties: breast, cardiac, chest, emergency radiology, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head & neck, informatics, interventional, multisystem, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, noninterpretive skills/practice management, nuclear medicine/molecular (..)

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

Colleen Dempsey, EdD, of Thomas Jefferson University is hoping to take home her second Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator. Dempsey has been honored many times for her work in TJU's radiologic sciences training program, including the 2017 Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator.

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ASRT touts 'Being Seen' awareness campaign

AuntMinnie

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is celebrating its Be Seen awareness campaign during its National Radiologic Technology Week November 3 through 9. Medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals are vital members of the health care team," said ASRT CEO and executive director Melissa B.

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ASRT releases white paper to address radiology workforce shortage

AuntMinnie

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has released a white paper that addresses the current medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce shortage. The committee includes representatives from 18 radiologic science organizations, according to the society.