Radiologic Technologist: Page 93

Colorado MedTech, CADx renew partnership
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided-detection firm CADx Medical Systems of Laval, Quebec, has given its manufacturing partner Colorado MedTech a one-year extension to its production order.
April 29, 2002
Online workforce info available at ASRT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has added a workforce resource, called the Recruitment and Retention Took Kit, to its Web site
April 18, 2002
Needlestick injuries: A "silent epidemic" in radiology
By Leslie Farnsworth
Between performing biopsies, administering contrast agents, and working in interventional radiology suites, many imaging specialists are at risk for needlestick exposure. The National Alliance for the Primary Prevention of Sharps Injuries is working to reduce the risk and promote needle safety.
April 18, 2002
Patient positioning tips for a premium UGI series
By Naveed Ahmad, MD
The upper gastrointestinal procedure includes radiographic and fluoroscopic evaluation of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum while the patient is drinking a barium solution. Dr. Naveed Ahmad details the steps necessary for obtaining successful single-contrast, double-contrast, and biphasic upper gastrointestinal examination images.
April 16, 2002
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For ease of use, FFDM wins points with RTs
By Shalmali Pal
Full-field digital mammography continues to impress breast imaging specialists at the University of Colorado in Denver, particularly because it makes repeat exams more convenient.
April 4, 2002
More RTs are sitting for exams
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The staff shortage of radiologic technologists may finally be relenting: The number of candidates taking the ARRT exams has increased for the first time in six years, according to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
March 28, 2002
ASRT survey reveals what RTs like about their jobs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Prestige, cleanliness, and safety are three factors that contribute to a radiologic technologist’s job satisfaction.
March 24, 2002
ARRT issues new card
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will issue a more durable credential card.
March 3, 2002
Overburdened RTs fear for personal, patient safety
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Personnel shortages are a direct threat to a radiologic technologist’s occupational safety.
February 28, 2002
MRI technologist swaps protocols at Polyclinic
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SALT LAKE CITY - The relentless pressure to cut costs finds many radiologic technologists arriving at their regular jobs to face a staggering workload of patients. Things are different at the Olympic Polyclinic, where the load is generally lighter, according to Todd Russell, MRI technologist.
February 23, 2002
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For RT, Polyclinic offers rare hands-on PACS experience
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SALT LAKE CITY - Hands-on experience with PACS is hard to come by outside of the workplace. So for volunteer radiologic technologist Sara Robertson, working with the PACS network at the Olympic Polyclinic has been an outstanding opportunity.
February 22, 2002
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Polyclinic staffing coordinator keeps learning
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SALT LAKE CITY - Radiology administrators know what a headache it can be to schedule technologists for a busy department. Staff shortages, illness, and personal crisis can make scheduling a perennial pain. At the Olympic Polyclinic, however, none of these issues concern Jeff Koford, x-ray staffing coordinator.
February 20, 2002
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