These days, the term “DEI” feels different.
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Thriving organization know that what got you here won’t necessarily get you there. In other words, change occurring around us often means we must adapt the way we do things just so we can keep up.
In the repair industry, one thing is certain, the user is the greatest stress test of a system. With this in mind, it should be no surprise that user input can have some devastating effects to the functionality of a system.
Ironically, at the start of MRI Safety Week 2025, we heard the news of a tragic MRI safety incident in New York that resulted in a death. While the details of how this occurred are still being uncovered, it shows how quickly something like this can happen. There is no benefit to judge the situation or assume this could not happen to me. It is an opportunity to be introspective and identify what we can do better.
Workplaces need teams, too, but many teams are nowhere near as effective as they could be. The reasons are many. Some teams lack structure. Others suffer from poor communication. Still others are ineffective because of unclear roles and responsibilities.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Be Seen campaign is spreading awareness about medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Through commercials, videos, social media posts, earned media placements, paid advertising and word-of-mouth, Be Seen is raising the visibility and respect for the profession by educating the public, other health care professionals, prospective students and elected officials about the vital role medical imaging and radiation therapists play on the health care team.
Radiology is often the entry point for diagnosis. If patients skip that step due to shame, lack of access, or fear of embarrassment, we’re not just losing an appointment – we’re losing trust, time, and critical opportunities to intervene early.
Now marking its 40th year, RSTI’s story is one of people: those who built it, those who teach within its walls, and the thousands of imaging professionals who have carried that training into real-world practice across the country and the world.
Despite a significant increase in Americans’ aerobic and strength activity, external factors like smoke-filled air and the lapse of a COVID-era food program may be making us less fit overall.
In the rapidly evolving world of medical imaging, we’ve come to understand two distinct forms of AI. On one hand, there’s Generative AI – the powerful but passive assistant we’ve grown accustomed to. Great for summarizing data or drafting reports, but ultimately a tool that lacks the ability to execute complex workflows on its own.
