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ECR: Radiographers optimistic about AI's role in future work

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While radiographers are concerned about job security, they are also optimistic about AI’s role in their future workflows, according to a presentation given March 1 at ECR 2024. Radiographers appear optimistic about the future of radiographer job roles and responsibilities,” Walsh said. Of the total respondents, 31.3%

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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

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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.

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International Day of Radiology to be held on November 8

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On November 8, radiologists, radiographers, and radiological technologists will mark the tenth International Day of Radiology (IDoR 2023).

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

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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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Survey shows RT educators lack AI knowledge

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Radiologic technologist educators need AI training and guidance, time to develop educational resources, and support from higher education institutions to improve on the teaching and use of AI, according to a recent study. In a survey of all U.S. In a survey of all U.S. Thus, exploring the levels of AI education provided in the U.S.

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ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain

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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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Siemens and ASRT launch global training program

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Siemens Healthineers and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have launched a global training program for radiologic technologists in low- and middle-income countries. The first initiative under the partnership will focus on training 50 radiographers from Ukraine.