Radiologist assistant: best fit for medical imaging.

The radiologist assistant (RA) is an emerging mid-level provider who can benefit radiologists, technologists, radiology departments, patients, and the healthcare system in the United States. A review of the peer-reviewed literature published from 2005-2013 revealed a moderate amount of research about these benefits, which was supplemented with research on collaborative relationships and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). As an advanced practice radiologic technologist, the RA has a strong technically based, patient-centered background and is the ideal mid-level provider in an imaging-centered clinical environment.

Reducing blood stream infections during catheter insertion.

Background: Registered radiologist assistants (R.R.A.

Radiation biology and protection.

To protect themselves, their patients and their coworkers, radiologic technologists should regularly refresh and reinforce their understanding of key radiation biology and protection principles. This article reviews the concepts of radiation physics, human biology and radiation protection strategies, with emphasis on how historical events and developing research affect radiation protection understanding and practice.

Leadership theory and motivation of medical imaging employees.

*This literature review explores how transactional, transformational, and charismatic leadership theories might be applied in a typical stressful hypothetical department situation. *Transactional department leaders motivate employees using extrinsic rewards, encouraging them to do what is needed to get the minimal results with no encouragement for higher levels of thinking. *Transformational department leaders motivate employees by transforming their beliefs and values to be more in alignment with the organization's values and goals.

Rural radiology services in Texas: an assessment in quality.

Health professionals share a common interest in improving the quality of healthcare provided to the notion's underserved citizens, many who live in rural areas. This article examines the quality of radiology services found in rural Texas hospitals as reported by radiology managers through online survey research in terms of staffing, radiologist availability, and quality control measures. A 22 question survey was developed and 72 of 106 possible responses were obtained for a 67.

Admission requirements for radiography programs.

Context: Radiography program applicants far outnumber available class capacity in many programs. Educational accountability requires that programs justify their admission practices, work to retain all qualified students and evaluate their attrition rates. Thus, radiography programs are interested in identifying the best candidates for admission.