Radiologic Technologist: Page 72

CARE bill reintroduced in U.S. House
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
After failing to pass the U.S. House of Representatives prior to the end of the last Congress, a bill designed to ensure credentialing of radiologic and radiation therapy technologists was reintroduced on January 19.
January 22, 2007
360training acquires National Medical Education
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Continuing medical education provider 360training of Austin, TX, said that it has acquired distance education course provider National Medical Education (NME).
January 10, 2007
U.S. government issues update on WRMSDs in sonography
The practice of diagnostic medical sonography is well-recognized as being associated with a significant risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have published a paper on sonography WRMSDs and how they can be prevented. Other ongoing legislative efforts are also addressing this serious occupational health issue.
December 24, 2006
Study finds link between RT retake rates and image quality
By Kathy Kincade
Sometimes it takes a little extra time to get the job done right. That seems to be the message from a new study analyzing the relationship between digital radiography (DR) retake rates and image quality -- researchers found that the radiologic technologists with the highest retake rates also produced the best images.
December 14, 2006
House fails to pass RadCARE bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives failed to act on the Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence (RadCARE) bill before adjourning, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
December 10, 2006
Initia-RT taps Amir as GM
Radiotherapy treatment developer Initia-RT, a division of Tel Aviv, Israel-based Initia Medical Technologies, has named Uri Amir as its general manager.
December 7, 2006
Senate passes RadCARE bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence (RadCARE) bill late yesterday. The legislation will now move to the U.S. House of Representatives for a floor vote.
December 6, 2006
Toshiba launches e-Learning Web site
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems of Tustin, CA, has launched its online e-Learning program at this week's RSNA meeting in Chicago, as part of its ongoing commitment to training and education.
November 29, 2006
Toshiba partners to offer cardiac CT training program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has formed an educational partnership for cardiac CT training with CVCTA Education and San Francisco Advanced Medical Imaging.
November 20, 2006
All hands on deck: How radiological staff can help on hospital ships
By Kate Madden Yee
The world and its people have been struck by a number of natural disasters in the last few years. In the aftermath of these kinds of horrific events -- as well as in the daily, ongoing work of providing basic healthcare to poor or developing nations -- medical workers on hospital vessels, including radiologists and radiological technologists, have offered crucial care. Both Mercy Ships and the U.S. Navy are looking for a few good imaging specialists to take part in the humanitarian relief efforts.
November 20, 2006
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AuntMinnie.com MarketStat #45: Average CT procedures per technologist vs. total staff FTE
In 2006, the estimated average annual volume of CT procedures per FTE staff is 1,960 CT procedures per technologist FTE and 1,565 CT procedures per total staff FTE (technologists, secretaries/clerks/ transcriptionists, administrators, nurses).
November 16, 2006
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SNM survey shows NMT satisfaction
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
According to a survey conducted last year by SNM, certified nuclear medicine technologists (CNMTs) enjoy their jobs, find their salaries near the top of the scale for professions with similar educational requirements, and represent a gender-diverse group.
November 14, 2006
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