INDUSTRY NEWS
United Imaging Announces Agreement with Vizient
United Imaging, a global leader in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, announced an agreement to offer its suite of cutting-edge Computed Tomography technology to Vizient members at contracted pricing.
Intelerad Medical Systems Acquires LUMEDX
Intelerad Medical Systems, a global leader in enterprise imaging solutions, has acquired LUMEDX, a provider of health care analytics and cardiovascular information systems (CVIS).
MTMI Announces Pathways to Leadership Graduates
Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI) is proud to announce the first graduates of the MTMI premiere edition of Pathways to Leadership, Leadership Fundamentals Training Course.
PRODUCT FOCUS
Radiation Monitoring, Safety Market Recovery Expected
The “Medical Radiation Detection, Monitoring and Safety – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report predicts growth. The global market for medical radiation detection, monitoring and safety is expected to slump by 4.6% in the year 2020 and thereafter recover to...
Texray Radiation Protective
Texray, a Swedish technology and innovation company, has invented the only radiation protective textile in the world to address the growing need for comfortable and functional personal protection garments. Texray comes as a HeadPeace, which reduces radiation exposure...
MRIequip Non-Ferromagnetic Gurney with Wrap-Around-Rail System
The new Non-Ferromagnetic Gurney with Wrap-Around-Rail System (Part #ST-5300) effectively and, most importantly, safely transports patients from one end of the hospital to an MRI suite. It is perfect for transporting children and distressed patients. The removable...
INDUSTRY NEWS
United Imaging Announces Agreement with Vizient
United Imaging, a global leader in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, announced an agreement to offer its suite of cutting-edge Computed Tomography technology to Vizient members at contracted pricing.
Intelerad Medical Systems Acquires LUMEDX
Intelerad Medical Systems, a global leader in enterprise imaging solutions, has acquired LUMEDX, a provider of health care analytics and cardiovascular information systems (CVIS).
Expert Shares Strategic Technology Planning Tips
The recent ICE webinar “Beyond the Technical – Strategic Technology Planning for Medical Imaging” was presented by Carol Davis-Smith, president of Carol Davis-Smith & Associates and the vice chair of clinical engineering for the AAMI Board of Directors.
Acertara Partners with CS Medical for TEE Probe Care
Acertara Acoustic Laboratories has partnered with CS Medical, a developer and manufacturer of automated cleaning and high-level disinfection devices for TEE probes, to provide a comprehensive probe care compliance solution for hospitals and imaging centers.
PRODUCT FOCUS
Radiation Monitoring, Safety Market Recovery Expected
The “Medical Radiation Detection, Monitoring and Safety – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report predicts growth. The global market for medical radiation detection, monitoring and safety is expected to slump by 4.6% in the year 2020 and thereafter recover to...
Texray Radiation Protective
Texray, a Swedish technology and innovation company, has invented the only radiation protective textile in the world to address the growing need for comfortable and functional personal protection garments. Texray comes as a HeadPeace, which reduces radiation exposure...
MRIequip Non-Ferromagnetic Gurney with Wrap-Around-Rail System
The new Non-Ferromagnetic Gurney with Wrap-Around-Rail System (Part #ST-5300) effectively and, most importantly, safely transports patients from one end of the hospital to an MRI suite. It is perfect for transporting children and distressed patients. The removable...
SPOTLIGHT
Off the Clock: Sheila DeBastiani, RT(R), Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Invasive Cardiology
By Matt Skoufalos During work hours, Sheila DeBastiani is a supervisor and educator in the invasive cardiology unit at WakeMed Health and Hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina, supporting a busy service line that touches patients of all ages and all walks of life....
In Focus: Kim Evans
ChristianaCare Vice President of Imaging Kim Evans, MS, FABC, CRA, entered the field of medical imaging with a desire to help others. She had patients in mind as she began her career and still does. Today, as an imaging leader, she also enjoys being able to help those...
Rising Star: Justin Armstrong
By Erin Register From Sterling, Colorado, Justin Armstrong, 39, has been in the imaging field for 18 years. Armstrong has an associate’s degree of applied science in diagnostic imaging and is registered in X-ray and CT. He is currently the Banner Health Medical...
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[Sponsored] Company Showcase: MXR Imaging
The purchase of medical imaging equipment represents one of the most significant financial decisions that health care providers undertake.
RAD IDEA: SAFETY FiRsT
Candace Ray, B.S., R.T.(T), recently received a Safety FiRsT grant to implement an initiative that will elevate patient and technologist safety in the workplace. Funded by Canon Medical Systems USA Inc. and administered by the ASRT Foundation, the Safety FiRsT program...
INSIGHTS
Modern Radiation Protection Practices
By Beth Allen I am the director of clinical operations for Banner Imaging in Phoenix, Arizona. I am honored to be able to be a regular contributor to this publication that has become a resource for imaging professionals. I began my radiology career in 1985 at a VA...
What Makes a Good Job Application?
By Daniel Bobinski Let’s face it, sometimes you’re in a job and it’s not a good fit. Moving on may be the best option, but it’s important to do it wisely. What follows is a checklist of what I look for in a job application when companies ask me to help with their...
Burn Out and the High Cost of Not Engaging Health Care Workers’ Mental Health
By Mark Watts I think the use of simple direct communication via SMS messaging can help address burnout and keep our staff whole during this stressful time. “Referral bonus of $7,000 for an RN who will work in ICU” the ad read. How do we connect and keep our teams...
Climbing the Mountain of Data for Effective CT Dose Optimization
Sponsored by Banner Health By Paul Hanny, Ph.D., DABR Performing half a million CT exams each year, Banner Health organized a team to make significant radiation dose decreases while maintaining diagnostic image quality. Radiologists, CT technologists, medical...
Keeping Culture Change Sustainable
By Kelly Pray Organizational culture is a complex concept involving values, communication, leadership, processes and behavior. Changing organizational culture can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to start. In order to make changing...
Progress
By Manny Roman I recently became aware of this quote from George Bernard Shaw: “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” At first, I...
Waste Not
It is easy to focus on big dollar items when looking for potential lost revenue in an imaging center or department, but sometimes it is the little things that can add up to big money.
Good Leadership Qualities
By Jef Williams Practicing leadership is a something we are all responsible to pursue. Leadership plays a role in all facets of life and work, and I’ve found it is embedded in nearly every aspect of how we deliver and support health care. Leadership is not necessarily...
Order Up!
A good new year’s resolution is to ensure that all your current processes are compliant and reviewing orders is a great place to start.
5 Steps to Becoming an Expert at Ultrasound Maintenance, Service and Repair
Do you want to become an expert at maintaining, servicing and repairing ultrasound machines? Like all things in life, you have to start at the beginning! There are many important steps to take in order to consistently and efficiently diagnose ultrasound issues.
