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You are more than just a Radiologic Technologist, you are a #StoryTeller ... allow me to explain. As a Radiologic Technologist we don’t just capture images—we capture stories, diagnose with precision, and support the broader medical team in critical decisions. As a Radiologic Technologist, you have the chance to be part of something bigger. You impact lives, deliver care, and collaborate with professionals across the spectrum of healthcare. Let’s continue to strive for excellence in every scan, every interaction, and every diagnosis. #BeTheChange #HealthcareExcellence #Radiologix #XRay #RadiologicTechnologist #PatientCare #LeadershipInRadiology #ElevateYourImpact #MedicalImaging #radtechlife #xraytechnologist

For all my #MRI, #MRIsafety, #radiology, #medphys, and #patientsafety colleagues, I hope you’ll be able to join this free webinar that will begin to unravel what happened, and why, in this infamous MRI accident.

Be sure to tune in this Thursday! If you’re interested in the webinar but unable to attend at the scheduled time, it will be recorded for your review afterwards, but you must still register to have access to it. #metrasens #mrisafety #mri #mritechnologist

Did you know that High-quality digital mammography depends on well-trained professionals and advanced technology, such as the Selenia Dimensions and 3Dimensions systems? The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) mandates thorough training for all personnel to ensure optimal use of these systems. Key Requirements according to MQSA Regulations: ➡ Medical Physicist: Must have at least 8 hours of training in digital mammography before independently performing mammography surveys on digital systems. ➡Radiologic Technologist: Must meet all MQSA personnel requirements, including at least 8 hours of continuing education in digital mammography before independently conducting digital mammographic imaging procedures. ➡Interpreting Physician: Must meet all MQSA personnel requirements, including at least 8 hours of training in digital mammography before independently interpreting digital mammograms. These stringent standards ensure that our professionals possess the highest knowledge and skills to provide accurate and reliable results for our patients using Selenia Dimensions and 3Dimensions systems. #HealthcareInnovation #EarlyDetection #Mammography #MedicalTechnology #PatientCare #HealthcareHeroes #medsourceimaging

Ever wondered about the untold story behind an MRI accident? A picture is worth a thousand words, and we're unraveling the narrative. Over the past year, the MRI community has been shaken by preventable accidents, despite industry accreditations and best practices. Why is this happening, and why is it on the rise? Join us in one week as we dive into the insights with Tobias Gilk of Gilk Radiology Consultants and Kellye Mantooth RT(R)(MR), MRSO(MRSC), MRSE(MRSC), National MRI Safety Trainer for Metrasens. They'll dissect the elements of MRI accidents to provide a fresh perspective on solutions. 📅 Save the date: January 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST! Whether you're an imaging supervisor, MR technologist, radiologist, radiographer, or related practitioner, this webinar is a must-attend. Let's work together to ensure a safer future in MRI practices! https://bit.ly/3U6vUh1 #MRISafety #WebinarAlert #MRISafetyWebinar #mri #HealthcareSafety

What will happen? Depending on the type of scan your doctor ordered, the MRI technologist may wrap a special belt (actually an antenna) around the region of your body that is to be scanned. If you are having a head scan, your head will rest in a special fixture. Once you are comfortably positioned, the technologist will start the scan. At that point, all you have to do is be as still as you can until the MRI exam is over – the more still, the better. The reason you have to lie still is that movement blurs the MRI images. Depending on what your doctor ordered and the area being scanned, the procedure will take between 15 and 45 minutes. The MRI technologist will be able to tell you how long it should take. You won't feel anything, but you will hear some low-volume, intermittent, rumbling noises throughout the scan. These sounds are normal. Our scanners are very quiet in comparison to "tunnel" MRI scanners whose sounds are sometimes described as firing machine guns or rattling garbage cans. A microphone will be placed near you so you will be able to speak to the staff at any time during the exam. If you like, someone can be with you in the scanner room, provided it's safe for the person to be there. (A visitor is subject to the scanner's magnetic field too. So please make sure it is safe for the visitor to be in the scanner room). It is common for a parent to stay with a child. In fact, we encourage it. Smaller children being scanned can sit comfortably on a parent’s lap during the process.

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In 2.5 weeks the Advanced MRI Safety Seminar will begin in Kansas City! If you're an MRI tech... If you're a radiologist... If you're a medical physicist... If you're a radiology administrator, and you'd like: To increase the accessibility of MRI to more patients, or, To earn up to 24 hours of CE or CME, or, To reduce labor time in screening MRI patient contraindications, or, To increase the safety of MRI safety for patients, staff, and institution, or, To gain confidence in safety risk-assessments in MRI, or, To expand your knowledge of risk-mitigation approaches, or, To prepare for formal MRI safety roles (such as MRSO, MRMD, or MRSE), or, To reduce enterprise-level risk / liability from MRI services... Then this Seminar is for you! Join us. MRIsafetycourse.com #MRI #MRIsafety #CPD #CE #CME #radiology

New Post: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians - https://lnkd.in/dkDS9rfF Technologists and Technicians, also known as radiographers or X-ray technicians, are healthcare professionals responsible for operating radiologic equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. They play a crucial role in assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions by producing high-quality medical images. This article provides comprehensive information about the occupation of Radiologic Technologists…

Wish you a safe MRI practice