Nov. 8-14 is National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW). NRTW is celebrated yearly to recognize the work of Radiologic Technologists (R.T.) across the country. The celebration coincides with the anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of x-rays on Nov. 8, 1895.
NRTW was started by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) in 1979 to honor the work of medical imaging professionals and to increase awareness of their contributions to the health care industry. The week-long celebration calls attention to the valuable work of R.T.s in the healthcare field and to the highly technical images they produce which play an integral role in the diagnosis and treatment of millions of patients every year.
Rad Techs are highly trained and educated in fields such as diagnostic imaging, CT scan, radiation therapy, mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine, interventional radiography, fluoroscopy, sonography, cardiovascular testing and cardiac cath lab.
Radiologic Technologists must complete an accredited two-year hospital-based education program or a two or four-year college or university program and then pass an exam to become nationally registered. Rad Techs must also earn continuing education credits annually to remain certified.
Its hard to believe that I have been done with school now for 5 years! This week Nov 8 -14th is National Radiology Week. To all of you techs out there! HAPPY RADIOLOGY WEEK! All of you Techs who do such an excellent job in supporting the awesome care provided to patients. If you know any Rad Techs, please share with them how much you appreciate their dedication and hard work.
Radiology week is less than two weeks away and that is going to be your 7th year after graduation. Advance happy radiology week!
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