Radiologic Technologist: Page 67

Salaries fell for radiologists, RTs in 2007, SalaryScan survey says
By Brian Casey
Radiologists and radiologic technologists (RTs) enjoyed a rising tide of prosperity in recent years as salaries grew steadily in an era of chronic personnel shortages. The gravy train appears to be over, however, as salaries for radiologists and RTs fell in 2007, according to the latest data from AuntMinnie.com's 2008 SalaryScan survey.
May 12, 2008
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Ultrasound scan protocols for nonmedical personnel offer value
By Erik L. Ridley
Training nonmedical personnel to perform simple volume ultrasound scan protocols can produce effective results, according to researchers from the University of Vermont School of Medicine. They developed four protocols to scan the thyroid, gallbladder, kidney, and female transabdominal pelvis. To test the protocols, they had volunteers without imaging experience undergo a 20- to 30-minute training session for each protocol.
April 28, 2008
Siemens opens new training center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has opened its Siemens Healthcare Training Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
April 14, 2008
ASRT elects new officers
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have elected vice president Diane Mayo as president-elect of the society's board of directors for the 2008-2009 term.
April 1, 2008
Automatic fetal biometry shows promise
By Erik L. Ridley
Automated fetal biometry measurements compare well with measurements performed by sonographers, according to research presented at the recent American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual meeting. In addition, automation of ultrasound measurement has the potential to improve productivity and patient throughput, enhance accuracy and consistency, and help reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury.
March 23, 2008
CMS backs down on CCTA cuts; RT planning and incidental findings
By Brian Casey
March 12, 2008
Job survey shows growing sonographer demand
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new job survey released this week shows higher demand for sonographer jobs, although radiologic technologists in other modalities may not be as fortunate.
February 27, 2008
ProCure partners with UPenn
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
ProCure Treatment Centers of Bloomington, IN, has signed an agreement with the University of Pennsylvania (Upenn) Roberts Proton Therapy Center in Philadelphia to provide advanced training programs and accredit medical professionals in proton therapy.
February 14, 2008
Joint Commission: MRI accidents increase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Joint Commission of Oakbrook Terrace, IL, has issued an alert warning that MRI accidents are on the rise, and has urged hospitals and other healthcare facilities to take steps to prevent them.
February 14, 2008
Fujifilm to sponsor ARRS grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
For the fourth year, Fujifilm Medical Systems USA of Stamford, CT, will fund educational travel grants to the American Roentgen Ray Society's (ARRS) annual meeting.
January 22, 2008
List of technologists' tasks
January 7, 2008
GE creates IT education program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare has created a vendor-independent educational program designed for biomedical and technical professionals to enhance their knowledge of healthcare IT.
January 7, 2008
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