Radiologic Technologist: Page 32

ASRT launches patient-centered education program

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has launched a new online series of continuing education courses.

June 24, 2015

ARRT responds to Newsweek article on Kwiatkowski

By Christopher Cook

In this Second Opinion article, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) responds to a June 18 article in Newsweek on David Kwiatkowski, a former radiologic technologist who infected dozens of people with hepatitis C by diverting drugs for his own use. ARRT believes the article did not paint an accurate picture of the organization's role in RT certification.

June 24, 2015

Former RT Kwiatkowski reveals drug diversion secrets

By Brian Casey

David Kwiatkowski has finally told his story. The former traveling radiologic technologist (RT) who diverted drugs from multiple hospitals -- and infected dozens of patients with hepatitis C along the way -- has come clean in an article in Newsweek that reveals how shockingly easy it is to steal prescription drugs from medical facilities.

June 23, 2015

Joint Commission asks CT techs to complete survey

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Joint Commission is asking radiologic technologists (RTs) to complete an online survey in anticipation of the organization's new minimum standards for RTs who perform CT imaging.

June 18, 2015

ASRT announces distinguished author awards

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has announced the 2014 winners of the Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award and the Radiation Therapist Distinguished Author Award.

May 28, 2015

Fla. sonographer school ends transvaginal scanning

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A sonographer training school in Florida has decided to end a controversial policy in which students would undergo transvaginal ultrasound scans as part of their education.

May 26, 2015