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Radiology Equipment Reviews :: Medical equipment direct from facility available for sale

Author: Talkimaging
SubjectMedical equipment direct from facility available for sale
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:13 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

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Ask a Technologist :: Screening Procedures Prior to Contrast Media Injection

Author: mjorgensen
SubjectScreening Procedures Prior to Contrast Media Injection
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:51 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

Hi folks!

I just discovered this message board, but have been a technologist (both CT & X-ray) for 6 years.

I'm completing my Bachelor's degree in Medical Imaging Technology through IU in Indianapolis, IN.

As part of the degree, I'm completing a survey and research project about contrast administration and the screening processes.

The survey is for research purposes only, I have no record of who the responses came from. I am compiling statistics that reflect rends in screening practices.

If anyone is interested in this survey, here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/a/umail.iu.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dHphRE03S1BkNHBXSUFmc2RmNFJHanc6MA#gid=0

I would like to have as many responses as possible!

Thank you for your time reading this post!

Monica, RT(R)(CT)

Medical Imaging Vendor Showcase :: orthopedic surgeon

Author: krystally
Subjectorthopedic surgeon
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:31 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

Pilot in the Air Force or become a orthopedic surgeon in the Air Force? I have a tough decision to make and they both interest me but the pilot interests me more. I would love to fly because it's always interested me but I would also love to become a orthopedic surgeon because you get alot more money. I just want to be able to live comfortably without worrying about having enough to spend and what not. So which one should I do?
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Radiology Equipment Reviews :: Website to for Medical Imaging Equipment reviews

Author: soyrubia
SubjectWebsite to for Medical Imaging Equipment reviews
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:39 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

MedCity Review has already started building it's database of equipment reviews in Medical Imaging (including PACS) and also EMR. The current website collects reviews anonymously, and in a few weeks they'll launch the site that will be similar to Yelp/Trip Advisor where you can submit and read reviews.

If anyone wants to submit reviews, they're currently running a raffle where you can get a $50 Amazon gift card - the first 100 reviews are submitted the raffle, each modality had a winner, and NONE of them have reached 100 yet!!

The url is http://www.Medcityreview.com for those interested. You can submit reviews now, but will soon be able to submit AND read reviews for equipment.

Radiology Continuing Education :: Free CEs Cat A from maiServices

Author: soyrubia
SubjectFree CEs Cat A from maiServices
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:37 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

There are currently two CE courses (1 credit each) available from maiServices (www.maiEdge.com) - You can access them from the links below.

www.maiEdge.com/ce1

www.maiEdge.com/ce2

Medical Imaging Vendor Showcase :: Website to Review Medical Imaging Equipment

Author: soyrubia
SubjectWebsite to Review Medical Imaging Equipment
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 5:32 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

MedCity Review has already started building it's database of equipment reviews in Medical Imaging (including PACS) and also EMR. The current website collects reviews anonymously, and in a few weeks they'll launch the site that will be similar to Yelp/Trip Advisor where you can submit and read reviews.

If anyone wants to submit reviews, they're currently running a raffle where you can get a $50 Amazon gift card - the first 100 reviews are submitted the raffle, each modality had a winner, and NONE of them have reached 100 yet!!

The url is http://www.Medcityreview.com for those interested. You can submit reviews now, but will soon be able to submit AND read reviews for equipment.

Mammography Forums :: New Radiology (Mammography) App Learn! Fun!

Author: TCL031
SubjectNew Radiology (Mammography) App Learn! Fun!
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:13 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

Great new App for Mammography and other Radiology modalities. It is Fun! Exciting! And Challenging! Try it, it is FREE
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radman-lite/id495480904?mt=8

MRI Forums :: Help for a MRI Student

Author: TCL031
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:42 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 3

There is a great App for learning MRI and other modalities. Have fun while learning. Try it, it is FREE http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/radman-lite/id495480904?mt=8

Radiology Student Chat Zone :: USMLE Step 2 CS Books - Complete Package

Author: Draimey
SubjectUSMLE Step 2 CS Books - Complete Package
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:06 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

First Aid for IMGs - Step 2 CS
First Aid for the Match - Step 2 CS
Kaplan Step 2 Clinical Skills - CS 4th Edition
USMLE Step 2 CS For the IMG
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USMLE Step 2
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Ask a Technologist :: CT protocol help

Author: sonycherian
SubjectCT protocol help
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:35 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

1.What is the azimuth setting for a scout of the abdomen and for a scout of the brain?
2. Let pretend you are scanning a patient for a Chest CT and you see that there is a lesion on the liver, probably metastatic, that involves part of the ribs. The Radiologist request that you do liver windows and bone windows
to further evaluate the pathology. What windows settings should you use to improve the visualization of the lesion? Is there any economic impact doing this? What other additional views can be requested by a Radiologist to
better evaluate abnormal findings?

Ask a Technologist :: CT protocol help

Author: sonycherian
SubjectCT protocol help
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:34 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

1.What is the azimuth setting for a scout of the abdomen and for a scout of the brain?
2. Let pretend you are scanning a patient for a Chest CT and you see that there is a lesion on the liver, probably metastatic, that involves part of the ribs. The Radiologist request that you do liver windows and bone windows
to further evaluate the pathology. What windows settings should you use to improve the visualization of the lesion? Is there any economic impact doing this? What other additional views can be requested by a Radiologist to
better evaluate abnormal findings?

Radiology Student Chat Zone :: Classic Taffeta Embroidery Cascading Ruffles Prom Dress

Author: jfid1111
SubjectClassic Taffeta Embroidery Cascading Ruffles Prom Dress
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:15 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

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Ask a Technologist :: CT help

Author: sonycherian
SubjectCT help
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:10 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

1.What is the azimuth setting for a scout of the abdomen and for a scout of the bra
2. Let pretend you are scanning a patient for a Chest CT and you see that there is a lesion on the liver, probably metastatic, that involves part of the ribs. The Radiologist request that you do liver windows and bone windows
to further evaluate the pathology. What windows settings should you use to improve the visualization of the lesion? Is there any economic impact doing this? What other additional views can be requested by a Radiologist to
better evaluate abnormal findings?

Radiology Schools and Education :: Questions about my school options

Author: mandie
SubjectQuestions about my school options
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:46 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

First I want to say hello.I'm so glad that I found a forum for radiology.My story is basically this.I took prereqs for nursing several years ago.Then I found a job in sales.My company is about to lay off a bunch of people.So I decided to look into going back to school.Radiography or ultrasound are the only things that I'm interested in.

I have four options for schooling.Both of our major healthcare systems have bachelor degree programs.They both require two or three years of prereqs.They want 2 or 3 physics besides the ones that you taken along with your clinicals.They also want two English classes,two literatures and several other things.

Then there's a community college that offers an associate degree program.The issue with that is they don't offer in state tuition for nearby out of state students.They also don't participate in the loan aspect of federal financial aid.A friend of mine told me that basically 80% of their students qualify for a pell grant.So they don't have to accept loans or do in state tuition waivers to function as a college.

They only want five prereqs.You don't even take physics until you are in the program.It's just that it's going to cost around $30,000 to do the program.They like triple the tuition costs for out of state students.My husband said that we could look into a private student loan since this program is the shortest and least competitive.I do know people who go through this program and get good jobs.It may be because the hospital programs each only take 10 to 15 students a year.This program accepts 30.

Then last but not least.Our Concorde campus has started an A.A.S radiology technologist program.It costs like $35,000.They accept loans both federal and private.I've just heard so many mixed reviews of the school.I asked one of my friends who works in nuclear medicine what they thought about it.They said that most places and hospitals would probably accept a degree from Concorde.There's very little education options for radiology here and the hospitals need people.

The hospital radiology programs offer tuition reimbursement if you agree to work for them.One program only costs $8000 no matter what state that you live in.I just don't know about spending two years taking prereqs knowing that I only have a 1 in 15 shot of getting in.

I'm sorry that this is so long.This just weighs on my mind and needed some more opinions of those in the field.I really appreciate any help or advice.

Radiology Schools and Education :: Question for Radiology Technician schools?

Author: hjhogle
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:27 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 6

Although I agree with much of what the previous poster said about the economy and the national job outlook in general, it should be noted that this "the investment in terms of time and money is peanuts compared to the job security and pay you get after you complete the Associate degree" is not exactly correct.

It would be more accurate to say that, "the investment in terms of time and money is peanuts compared to the job security and pay you get after you manage to find a job.

Becoming a Radiographer is rewarding, but Radiographers are having as much difficulty finding positions as anyone else - as you say, boomers are not retiring as early as expected. Not only are new graduates having difficulty finding employment, but experienced, seasoned Radiographers are also out of work.

We can expect this to change - there will always be a need for qualified healthcare workers, and as us boomers do retire and die off and the volume of work increases, there will be a need for Radiographers. THe job market is cyclical, regardless of the economy and we've seen this before.