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The rate of unfilled radiation therapy positions is on the rise

Health Imaging

As part of efforts to address staffing shortages, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is holding a virtual career fair focused on radiation therapy jobs on Sept.

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NIH: Occupational radiation dose to RTs needs careful monitoring

AuntMinnie

Occupational doses to radiologic technologists imparted by assistance with fluoroscopically-guided interventional procedures are generally low, but they do need careful monitoring , a team of National Institute of Health (NIH) researchers has found. mSv) and performing more than 20 of the procedures per month (median 0.75

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New garment may protect techs from radiation-associated cancers

AuntMinnie

Breast surgical oncologist Lauren Ramsey, MD, of John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX, has developed a new protection garment for radiologic technologists that mitigates radiation exposure while they are imaging patients. Called BAT (Breast, Axilla, and Thyroid), the garment features a 0.35

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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

AuntMinnie

Staff operating ionizing radiation equipment in Michigan are now required to meet certain qualifications for active status and employment. Together, ARRT and the Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists (MSRT) eventually bypassed the state legislature and focused instead on the state's administrative rules. "We

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ASRT reports enrollment increases in radiologic technologist programs

AuntMinnie

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published results from its 2024 enrollment survey, showing that the number of new students enrolled increased compared with 2023. Student enrollment in ARRT-approved radiation therapy programs is estimated at 1,663 students in 2024, up from 1,302 in 2023.

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Penn. bill will change licensing rules for medical imaging personnel

AuntMinnie

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) said it supports a new Pennsylvania bill that requires licensing of medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees. That section currently covers the training and education required to perform radiologic procedures.

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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).