Imaging Service 101

Because of the importance to patient care and the potentially high costs of breakdowns, imaging systems are some of the few devices covered by service agreements these days.

Because it is recognized that the quality of the images is critical to proper diagnosis, mammography facilities, personnel and scanners are also regulated by a federal law passed almost 20 years ago, the Mammography Quality Standards Act (21 CFR Part 900).

The future of imaging engineers has changed quite a bit and will almost certainly continue to evolve.

I urge the CMS to reconsider their decision and allow AEM programs for all diagnostic imaging systems, so long as they require the use of data and risk assessments to develop them. 

Sponsored by AUE By Jim Carr Business studies have shown that taking ownership of a problem is the most important factor in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. Great companies develop processes and deliver...

Even before the use of Ethernet cables and PACS, all of us in the imaging world have needed to know about networking.

It is important to recognize that you are “the face of the company;” you represent the company or department for which you work to them.

Sponsored by AUE: Great communication and customer service skills can be the toughest part of the imaging service job.

Sponsored by AUE: You develop a reputation or personal brand with your customers and coworkers whether you consciously think about it or not.