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American Society Of Radiologic Technologists


ASRT, Elsevier partner to offer CT education modules

Industry News | Friday, August 20 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and technical and medical information publisher Elsevier have formed a partnership to provide technologists with a complete series of CT modules.
 

Tech vacancy rates continue to decline

Top Stories | Wednesday, August 11 2010
The vacancy rate for radiographers has continued to decline in recent years and is now at 2.1 percent, according to a staffing survey conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
 

CARE bill for medical radiation, imaging services introduced

Top Stories | Friday, August 06 2010
The Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill (S. 3737) was introduced in the U.S. Senate last week for the establishment of minimum education and credentialing standards for personnel who plan and deliver radiation therapy treatments and medical imaging services as part of the Medicare program.
 

ASRT, Siemens dole out rad scholarships

Industry News | Monday, July 26 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation has announced the 2010 Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship recipients.
 

ASRT, Elekta announce 2010 radiation therapy scholarship winners

Industry News | Wednesday, July 21 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation and Stockholm-based clinical oncology and neurosurgery provider Elekta have announced this year’s Elekta Radiation Therapy Educators Scholarship recipients.
 

ASRT announces 2010 radiation therapy scholarships

Industry News | Monday, July 12 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists Education and Research Foundation and Palo Alto, Calif.-based Varian Medical Systems have announced the 19 entry-level radiation therapy program students selected to receive $5,000 scholarships.
 

ASRT: RT salaries not matching inflation rates

Industry News | Thursday, May 27 2010
According to the 2010 results of the wage and salary survey completed every three years by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the salaries of RTs rose by 5.2 percent, now averaging $61,733 per year since 2007. However, wages did not remain consistent for the cost of living for many radiologic science professionals as during this time period, the U.S. inflation rate was 6.51 percent.
 

ASRT offers CT training module

New Products | Wednesday, April 28 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has designed a series of learning modules for aspiring CT technologists.
 

ASRT releases 2010 election results

Industry News | Thursday, April 01 2010
The members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have elected three officers to serve on the 2010-2011 ASRT board of directors and 27 ASRT members to serve in the ASRT House of Delegates, who are slated to begin their one-year terms immediately following the 2010 ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting on June 25-27.
 

ASRT launches skills assessment tool for radiographers

Industry News | Monday, March 01 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has launched a new skills assessment tool, which provides radiologic technologists with a vehicle to gauge their current skill level and knowledge base, and build a plan to help them reach their career goals.
 

ASRT announces 2010 radiologic science advocacy award winners

Awards | Monday, February 22 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Board of Directors has named Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga. and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. as this year’s recipients of the ASRT Award for Excellence in Radiologic Science Advocacy.
 

ASRT donates $10,000 for Haiti disaster relief

Industry News | Saturday, January 16 2010
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has made a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
 

ASRT survey: Enrollment for RT programs on a downward trend

Industry News | Wednesday, December 09 2009
Enrollment levels for radiologic technology programs, including radiography, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine programs, have decreased for the second consecutive year and have seemingly reached a plateau throughout the past nine years, based on a recent survey published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
 

CARE bill seeks certification of radiologic technologists

Top Stories | Sunday, September 27 2009
The Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill (HR 3652) was introduced in the House of Representatives on Sept. 25 by Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga. The bill seeks to set certification standards in the Medicare program for personnel providing, planning and delivering any medical imaging exam or radiation therapy.
 

Oregon to license MR, ultrasound techs

Industry News | Wednesday, August 05 2009
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed into law a bill requiring medical imaging professionals who provide sonography and MRI to have state licenses.
 

Connecticut licenses radiology assistants

Industry News | Tuesday, June 09 2009
Connecticut has become the 26th state to recognize radiologist assistants among its licensed professions.
 

Radiation therapy staffing stable, with more positions opening

Industry News | Thursday, May 28 2009
Staffing rates for radiation therapy facilities have remained relatively stable over the past two years, according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
 

ASRT hires Watson as director of governance, affiliate relations

Executive Announcements | Tuesday, May 26 2009
Liana Watson, DM, RT, has joined the staff of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) as its director of governance and affiliate relations.
 

Georgia legally recognizes RAs

Industry News | Monday, May 18 2009
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed state house bill 509 into law that acknowledges the advanced practice of radiologist assistants (RAs).
 

ASRT elects new members to board of directors

Industry News | Sunday, April 12 2009
Members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have elected three new officers to its board of directors; the new members will start their terms following the conclusion of the 2009 ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting, June 11-14, in Albuquerque, N.M.
 
Web Exclusives

Feature: U.S. needs national strategy to curb imaging overutilization

Medical imaging overutilization--a growing concern in the U.S.--exposes patients to unnecessary radiation, while also adding to rising healthcare costs, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in Radiology. In an interview, William R. Hendee, PhD, lead author, reviewed various methods by which medical imaging could be curtailed.

Radiology: Prelim study shows CE breast CT outperforms CT, mammo

Dedicated contrast-enhanced (CE) breast CT delivered significantly improved conspicuity of malignant breast lesions, including ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), compared with unenhanced breast CT and mammography, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology.

Radiology: Rad role may evolve as image-guided biopsies trend up

CT, ultrasound and MRI have helped shift biopsy techniques away from more invasive approaches toward image-guided percutaneous techniques, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology. The trend toward less-invasive approaches translates into enhanced safety and efficiency and could lead to more interaction between patients and radiologists.

CMS Webinar: Incentive payments to offset EHR adoption, not reimburse

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) EHR incentive payments are not considered reimbursement for money expended on EHR technology, but are intended to offset the cost associated with adoption and ongoing meaningful use, according to CMS during an Aug. 12 webinar.

CMS webinar: Eligible professionals can expect EHR incentives in 2011

Funding incentives for EHR use is the main goal of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) meaningful use initiative, and there are incentive programs for both hospitals and eligible professionals, according to Elizabeth Holland, health insurance specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services, who spoke during a CMS-sponsored webinar Aug. 8.

Webinar: Stage 1 of meaningful use is for quality reporting acclimation

Stage 1 requirements for meaningful use incentives aim to strike a balance between the overall goal of EHR use and widespread adoption, while avoiding added work, said Jonathan Teich, MD, PhD, chief medical informatics officer at Elsevier Health Services, during a HIMSS webinar titled “Meaningful Use: Safety and Quality of Care.”

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