Radiologic Technologist: Page 63

Study finds bacterial contamination on portable x-ray units
By Brian Casey
Is your portable radiography machine a bacterial breeding ground? Israeli researchers who examined portable x-ray units at their hospital found inadequate levels of infection control practice among equipment operators and also signs of drug-resistant bacterial contamination on the surfaces of a number of systems.
August 12, 2009
Pennsylvania hospital mourns RT shooting victim
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A Pennsylvania hospital is in mourning following the loss of one of its radiologic technologists (RT), who was fatally shot in a shooting spree at a fitness club in Bridgeville, PA, on August 4.
August 6, 2009
A small hospital's experience mitigating sonographer injuries
By Rob VanDoninck and Karen Atkins
Small hospitals without onsite access to high-end imaging modalities such as CT or MRI rely heavily on the diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound. Combined with rising financial pressures and case loads, this can result in high vulnerability to work-related injuries. Contributing writers Rob VanDoninck and Karen Atkins share how their hospital tackled this issue.
July 13, 2009
ASRT launches CT learning module
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has released the first in a series of interactive CT learning modules.
July 6, 2009
Standard Imaging releases new RT software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation calibration and quality assurance company Standard Imaging has released a new workflow management package for radiation therapy (RT).
July 2, 2009
ASRT names new officials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has named Donna Thaler Long as its new speaker and Sandra Hayden as vice speaker of its House of Delegates for the 2009/2010 year.
June 28, 2009
Prowess gets FDA nod for RT software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Prowess has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its RealART real-time adaptive radiation therapy software.
June 1, 2009
Technologist arrested for credit card fraud
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Florida authorities have arrested a radiologic technologist on suspicion of stealing credit cards from patients while they underwent imaging exams.
May 27, 2009
ASRT: Radiation therapy staffing remains stable
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Staffing rates for radiation therapy facilities have remained relatively stable within the past two years, according to a study recently performed by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
May 27, 2009
RT increases hypothyroidism risk in older patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Receiving radiation therapy (RT) increases the risk of developing hypothyroidism for patients with head and neck cancers. However, patients who do develop this condition may survive longer than those who do not, according to researchers at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
May 21, 2009
Turning your 3D lab into a profit center
By Brian Casey
SAN FRANCISCO - Advanced visualization software has developed a reputation as a time sink, but it is possible to turn a 3D lab into a profit center, according to a presentation at Stanford University's International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.
May 20, 2009
ARRT launches exam security effort
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has launched an effort to ensure its exams are secure, the association said.
May 20, 2009
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