As diagnostic imaging systems continue advancing in sophistication, connectivity, and performance expectations, the technical demands placed on imaging service professionals grow accordingly. Today’s service responsibilities require an understanding of system design, operating behavior, diagnostics, performance verification, and safety – not simply procedural familiarity. Training quality directly influences the ability to sustain up-time, manage life cycle performance, and support patient care.
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At the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), quality and safety aren’t just abstract ideals. They are the foundation upon which every accreditation program is built. Understanding their true meaning is essential for any facility striving to deliver top-tier patient care.
Now that most state legislative sessions have concluded and proposals are being submitted for the 2026 legislative sessions, this is the perfect time to reflect and plan. Here’s a look at what ASRT has done, what’s in store for 2026 and, most importantly, the ways the medical imaging and radiation therapy community can engage with advocacy.
Administrators and imaging managers are familiar with the ever-present need to assess and improve the quality of care provided to patients. Diagnostic imaging is particularly prone to human factors that can lead to variations from image acquisition to reporting. When armed with Quality Improvement (QI) data, managers are empowered to actively seek out and implement changes that can lead to continuous improvement. The ability to identify specific areas for improvement, understand the impact of current processes and make data-driven decisions ultimately results in better patient outcomes.
Traditional breast cancer imaging is faced with critical screening and diagnostic challenges – from workflow bottlenecks and reading inconsistencies to clinician burnout and patient accessibility. The stage is set for desperately needed innovation to propel us into the future of breast cancer care.
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.
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.
In my day-to-day duties, I often get asked, do ultrasound systems need routine preventative maintenance? While this seems like a simple question, it is often complicated by language used by OEMs in their service manuals.
Do you feel like you are struggling to get your team on board with quality and safety initiatives? Like you are the goalie, and the defensive players have food poisoning? Like the balls are whizzing by you, or worse yet, smacking you in the face? Being on a team of one or of many individuals who are disconnected can be exhausting, but with the correct key players and communication strategies, you can lighten the load.
Every year, thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of revenue dollars are lost due to operational inefficiencies that lead to errors or missed revenue capture opportunities. Many practices and centers may not even realize what they’re missing – they’re just too busy keeping their head above water.
