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Nation's 337,000 Registered Radiologic Technologists Celebrate Patient Care During National Radiologic Technology Week

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Nov 01, 2018, 15:14 ET

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Radiologic technologists perform hundreds of millions of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy procedures every year. As one of the largest categories of health care providers, the nation's 337,000 registered radiologic technologists are on the job day in and day out.

Responsible for radiation safety and protection, equipment protocols, examination techniques and much more, radiologic technologists embrace their role as compassionate front-line caregivers who also operate state-of-the-art equipment such as x-ray machines, computed tomography scanners and linear accelerators. Their work to produce high quality medical images or perform intricate radiation therapy treatments is crucial in helping physicians diagnose injuries and treat diseases.

National Radiologic Technology Week®, held every November to recognize the discovery of the x-ray on Nov. 8, 1895, celebrates our nation's radiologic technologists and the vital role they play on the health care team. Sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, this year's National Radiologic Technology Week theme is Powerful Together. It highlights radiologic technologists' unwavering commitment to advancing quality health care through the power of teamwork, ensuring every patient receives exceptional care.

The nation's 337,000 registered radiologic technologists are credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Visit asrt.org to learn more about radiologic technologists, medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures, and the ASRT.

About ASRT
The ASRT represents the professionals who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy. The Society is the world's largest radiologic science association. Its mission is to advance the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality of patient care.

Contact: Greg Crutcher, 505-298-4500, Ext. 1248, [email protected]

SOURCE American Society of Radiologic Technologists