Recently, the importance of medical information for radiologic technologists has increased. The purpose of this questionnaire survey was to clarify the method of acquiring skill in medical information for radiologic technologists from the point of view of the managers of radiology departments. The questionnaire was sent to 260 hospitals that had introduced picture archiving and communication sy...

This paper discusses a study of the Radiology department at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The animated simulation model was fed data from the operations database. Several inefficiencies were identified, and suggestions for improvement were explored. These adjustments included six scenarios: 1) Current system, 2) Modeling each procedure to take place with the assistance of only one technologist, 3)...

Many nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) are employed in departments affiliated with programs that prepare individuals to become NMTs. These departments are sites where students receive hands-on clinical experience. The NMTs who staff these departments serve as clinical instructors whose responsibilities include teaching students the skills, attitudes, and knowledge necessary to become compet...

PURPOSE To track entering-class enrollments in primary programs in radiography, nuclear medicine technology, and radiation therapy and to anticipate trends in numbers entering those disciplines. METHODS The American Society of Radiologic Technologists' annual Enrollment Snapshot of Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine Educational Programs has surveyed program directors in thes...