American Society Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is a professional membership association for medical imaging technologists, radiation therapists and radiologic science students. The professional association concentrates in medical imaging and radiation therapy with education, advocacy, research and innovation.

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Advocates urge health officials to include front-line imaging workers in plans for first COVID-19 vaccines

“Americans count on our country’s healthcare personnel to care for them, now healthcare personnel look to you to help protect them from COVID-19,” top imaging groups argued recently.

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Top imaging groups warn delayed screenings could cause ‘second healthcare crisis’

The ACR—along with seven other radiology organizations—said thousands could die due to delayed diagnoses caused by the pandemic and urged governors to take action.

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ASRT’s largest-ever grant awarded for new heart imaging research

The $25,000 award will help test if sonography can rival calcium CT scoring for evaluating calcific plaque in the abdominal aorta.

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Radiology technologists ‘poised’ to embrace, supervise upcoming AI era

That's according to a recent white paper published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

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Radiographer staffing vacancies increased across most specialties, ASRT survey finds

The number of vacant radiographer positions that are actively being recruited has risen, with many disciplines reaching their highest marks in more than a decade, according to new research from ASRT.

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ASRT comments on imaging licensure bill in Pennsylvania

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) released a statement Sep. 12, announcing their support of a new bill that would create regulations and licensure for medical imaging and radiation professionals.

Radiologic technologists’ salaries are rising

The average salary of a radiologic technologist jumped by 5.3% over the past three years, according to figures released by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

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