Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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. vacancy rate.

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Radiology Business

JULY 16, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is suggesting hiring “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“It’s eye-opening, but not surprising,” one healthcare staffing expert said about the hospital system's unusual employment offer.

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Radiology Business

JUNE 25, 2024

General radiology technologists taking humble X-rays and working under contract directly boost their organizations’ bottom lines by $626,825 per year.

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Radiology Business

MAY 26, 2023

About 70% of those surveyed said workplace fatigue influenced their decision “a great deal” or “a lot," AMN Healthcare reported.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 18, 2025

The goal of the new partnership is to utilize AI to alleviate the growing burden placed on radiologic technologists, sonographers, and radiologists. As part of an expanded relationship, GE HealthCare will utilize NVIDIAs new Issac for Healthcare platform to develop AI-enabled x-ray and ultrasound systems.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

Midland College discontinued its rad tech offerings more than a decade ago amid declining enrollment and increasing costs.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 17, 2024

Founded in 1984, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Foundation is hoping to raise big money for the next generation of imaging professionals.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 23, 2025

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.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

Midland College discontinued its rad tech offerings more than a decade ago amid declining enrollment and increasing costs to run the program.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

On November 8, radiologists, radiographers, and radiological technologists will mark the tenth International Day of Radiology (IDoR 2023). Keep up with the latest details about the International Day of Radiology via its Facebook page.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2025

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. Consensus committee workgroups are focusing on sustainable action, the ASRT said.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 11, 2025

Timely MRI patient feedback can help radiologists make improvements that positively translate toward the patient experience, suggest findings published April 11 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. With radiology eyeing value over volume for imaging practices, patient satisfaction has come under the microscope.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

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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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The picket includes nearly 75,000 individuals, among them, ultrasound sonographers, radiologic technologists, home health aides and licensed vocational nurses.

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RadsResident

JANUARY 7, 2023

So, what are the lead radiology technologist critical roles at your imaging center or hospital? An Approachable Lead Radiology Technologist In the game of medicine, personality is key. If a colleague needs a sick day, they should not fear approaching their lead technologist for the possibility of retribution.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 24, 2025

It was her venture into education and speaking at a Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists meeting that led her to work on establishing the Pennsylvania Association for Sonographers. She also has six years of experience as a research sonographer at the University of Pittsburgh and is an echocardiography instructor at Mt.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

APRIL 12, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 5, 2024

CHICAGO Philips brought a range of new AI-enhanced offerings to RSNA 2024 aimed at bolstering efficiency and improving workflows for radiologists and radiologic technologists. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Radiology Operations Command Center (ROCC) Console software device.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With 100% of precincts now reporting, we’re finally ready to declare this year’s winners in our annual awards program recognizing excellence in radiology. The voters also zeroed in on the ongoing shortage of radiologists as the Biggest Threat to Radiology. Most Influential Radiology Researcher Minnies 2024 Winner: Erik H.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 16, 2024

A measure to petition the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to classify radiologic technologists (RTs) as professionals has generated more than 42,000 comments submitted via the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 31, 2024

The state of Washington is reducing barriers to certifying new radiologic technologists, especially MRI providers, with a new workforce bill that goes into effect June 6. HB 2355 relates to establishing a primary certification process for MRI technologists.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:24 July 3, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is seeking feedback for proposed changes to the Bone Densitometry Examination Content Specifications and Clinical Experience Requirements.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 17, 2024

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. Thus, exploring the levels of AI education provided in the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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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Cassling's MRI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of this year’s Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship, which provides $4,000 to rural healthcare professionals pursuing higher education in the field of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It is imperative that radiologic technologists obtain accurate data and the right bolus timing simultaneously. The radiologic technologist must also obtain gated images: If the patient’s heartbeat is irregular or too fast, a nurse may need to administer beta blockers to slow the heart rate down.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 30, 2024

Interestingly, the ongoing shortage of qualified staff -- a major challenge for radiology today -- was also voted the most significant threat to radiology in 2002. Welcome to the 2002 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com’ s annual event to recognize the best of radiology! BEST NEW RADIOLOGY PRODUCT 1. 165-175).

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Each year, during the first week of November, we observe National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) to recognize and celebrate our imaging technologists.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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. The inaugural cohort of students began classes in August and is expected to graduate in May 2026.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Who made it to the final round in the 2024 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com 's event recognizing excellence in radiology? Most Influential Radiology Researcher Erik Middlebrooks, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Erik Middlebrooks, MD. Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com 's 2024 SalaryScan survey. Body imaging and radiation therapy technologists came in last, with annual base salaries of $73,000. from May to July 2023.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mitigating radiology workforce strain requires revisioning the specialty and adding new roles to manage imaging demand, according to a presentation delivered September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) 2024 meeting in Boston.

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