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EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY A

WELCOME TO WEEK 2- Diagnostic imaging modalities and Other career paths

Objectives

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•Define the Radiology Team

•Illustrate Careers in and around Radiology

•Discuss Primary & Post Primary Exams

•Identify work environments for Imaging Technologists

• Discuss Professional Organization

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CAREERS IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

•RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

–RADIOGRAPHER

–X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST

•“ TECHNICIAN”

•RADIOLOGIST

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY

•A RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST:

•Specializing in the use of x-rays to create images of the body including the skeletal system, chest and abdomen.

The Health Science Professions

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1. Radiologic Technology

•Diagnostic radiography

•Computed tomography

•Mammography

•Cardiac-interventional radiography

•Vascular-interventional radiography

•Bone densitometry

Quality management

•Radiologist assistant

Radiation Therapy

Nuclear medicine technology

Diagnostic medical sonography. Magnetic resonance imaging

PACS administration

Education

Management

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•Fusion technology

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Professional Credentialing (certification of individuals)

First Comes Initial Certification

•A person is certified by ARRT aftergraduating from an approved educational program,

complying with the ethical and character standards, and passing a certification exam

•(Graduation from a program does not guarantee certification unless you pass the national (ARRT) registry exam)

•Registrationis the annual procedure required to maintain registration of the certification.

•ARRT registrants are those who, having already fulfilled the requirements for initial certification, continue to meet the requirements for annual registration.

•24 CEU’s every 2 years

•(ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

•provides certification through a voluntary examination process

•Established in 1936

•Offers several certifications – radiography (R), radiation therapy (T), nuclear medicine (N), cardiac interventional technology (CI), vascular interventional technology (VI), mammography (M), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MR), quality management (QM), sonography (S), vascular sonography (VS), breast sonograpy (BS), and bone densitometry (BD).

•(NMTCB) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.

•Established 1977

•Offers 2 certifications

•NCT – Nuclear medicine technologist

•PET- Positron emission tomography

•(ARDMS) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

•Established in 1975

•Offers 3 certifications

•RDMS ( Registered diagnostic medical sonograper)

•RDCS ( Registered diagnostic cardiac sonograper)

•RVT (Registered vascular technologist)

ARRT Primary Examinations

Certification in Primary Disciplines of Radiologic Technology:

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•Radiography (R)

•Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)

•Radiation Therapy, (T)

• Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MR)

Sonography (S)

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ARRT offers 12 post-primary certifications:

•Candidates for post-primary certification must be registered by ARRT in the appropriate supporting discipline* to be eligible- meaning:

12 post-primary certifications

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•Mammography (M)

•Computed Tomography (CT)

•Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

•Bone Densitometry (BD)

•Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography (CV)

•Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI)

•Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI)

•Sonography(S) (Note: Both a primary and post primary track)

•Vascular Sonography (VS)

•Breast Sonography (BS)

•Radiologist Assistant(RA)

•Quality Management (QM)

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ARRT Registered Technologist R.T.

•Dawn Charman, M.Ed, CRT, R.T. (R), (M) (ARRT)

•Kelly Clark, MS, CRT, RT (R),(CT) (ARRT)

• Diane Smith, RRA, RT

•Jose Cruz, RT, (R),(T),(QA)

•Sharon Gattas, R.T. (R),(T),(S), RDMS

National Certification and & State licensing

ARRT= (R.T.) American Registry of Radiologic Technology

•Is recognized nationally as the gold standard for certification of diagnostic imaging specialists.

CRT – Certified Radiologic Technology

•Licensure by the State of California, Dept of Health – Radiation Health Branch

EX: C.R.T. (R) (F) (M) Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Mammography

ACCREDITATION – is a voluntary peer review process that sets conditions under which new members qualify for entry into the profession.

  1. Educational institution (Colleges)-
  2. JRCERT - Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (1969)
  3. JRCDMS– Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (1979)
  4. JRCNMT – Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (1970)
  5. Health care organizations (Hospitals)
  6. (JCAHO) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

Professional Organizations

National:

• (ASRT)American Society of Radiologic Technologists

•(AHRA) American Healthcare Radiology Administrators

•(ACERT) Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology

• (AERS) Association of Educators in Radiologic Sciences

•(ACR)AmericanCollege of Radiology

ProfessionalOrganizations
State:

•CSRT – California Society of Radiologic Technologists

• RTEC – Radiologic Technology Educators of California

DEFINITIONS (see page 4)

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RADIATION

RADIOLOGY

RADIOLOGIST

TECHNOLOGIST VS TECHNICIAN

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RADIATION TERMS (see page 4)

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ENERGY

IONIZATION

IONIZING RADIATION –

–X-RAYS & GAMMA RAYS

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ADVANCED SKILL LEVELS

•Beyond Diagnostic RadiographyAdvanced Modalities

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•SALES

•MANAGEMENT (BS)

•EDUCATION

•(BS, MEd, PhD EDD)

MAMMOGRAPHY- radiographic imaging of the breast
Dawn Charman, RT (M)

Mammography RT (R) (M)

  • 1992 began post primary exam for mammographers
  • Must be ARRT certified in radiography
  • Mammographyis a valuable tool for early detection of breast cancer.

BONE DENSITOMETRY– measures bone mineral content and density

Joe Ruiz, RT (R) (BD)

  • Post primary began in 2001
  • Must be ARRT certified in radiography, nuclear medicine or NMTCB certified orradiation therapy

COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY – recording of predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded and then processed by a computer for display on a monitor

Kelly Clark, RT (R) (CT)

  • Post primary began in 1995
  • Visualizes sectional anatomyby taking “slices” through the body and then reconstructing the images with the use of a computerand x-rays
  • Must be ARRT certified in radiography, nuclear medicine or NMTCB certified orradiation therapy
  • On the job training with continuing education

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING– uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves and a computer to acquire sectional images of patient anatomy

Jane Schultz, R.T. (MR)

RT (R) (MRI) or RT (T) (MRI) or (N) (MRI)

  • 1995 ARRT began post primary exams
  • Good for soft tissue structures
  • Must be ARRT certified in radiography, nuclear medicine or NMCTB certified, or radiation therapy.
  • Used to be on the job training with continuing education, but now there are several formal education programs available.

CARDIAC INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGY –injection of contrast media through a catheter for diagnosing and treating diseases in the heart.

Mike Smith, RT (R) (CI)

  • Post primary began in 2003?
  • Must be ARRT certified in radiography
  • On the job training with continuing education

VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY– injection of contrast media, usually through a catheter for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases of the blood vessels.

Joe Car, RT (R) (VI)

  • Post primary began in 2003
  • Must be ARRT certified in radiography
  • On the job training with continuing education

NUCLEAR MEDICINE– uses radioactive materials called radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis, therapy and medical research.

Mina Colunga RT (N) or Mina Colunga RT (CNMT)

  • Post primary – an individual who has credentials in radiography, medical technology, nursing or a bachelor’s degree in the basic sciences
  • Primary- through ARRT or NMTCB
  • Formal education required

1. PET SCAN (Positron Emission Tomography)- is a noninvasive nuclear imaging technique that involves the administration of a positron emitting radioactive molecule and subsequent imaging of the distribution of the radioactive materials as it moves in and out of tissues.

2. SPECT SCAN (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) – employs nuclear imaging to determine tissue function.

RADIOLOGY ASSISTANT (RA) – is an advanced level radiographer who extends the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment.

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•LomaLindaUniversity offers a BS program

•Weber state has a 2 year program (must have 5 years in the field)

•Post primary began in 2005

•Must be ARRT certified in radiography and complete educational program

•RADIATION THERAPY The branch of Radiology that involves the treatment of disease by means of high energy x-rays (GAMMA) or radioactive substances

Mina Colunga R.T.(T)

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•1- 4 years of additional education

•Medical dosimetrists are involved in treatment planning and dose calculations

•CITY OF HOPE

•LLU

•CALSTATELONGBEACH(?)

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ULTRASOUND (Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) – visualization of structures in the body by recording the reflections of pulses of high frequency sound waves directed into the tissue.

Jane Apple RT (R) (S) or RT (S) or (RDMS)

  • ARRT in 1999 began post primary exam
  • ARRT in 2005 began primary exam
  • Must be ARRT certified in radiography, nuclear medicine or NMCTB certified, or radiation therapy.

BREAST SONOGRAPHY

•Post Primary Exam

•Valuable for Technologists that specialize in Mammography

VASCULAR ULTRASOUND

•Post primary exam

Additional Opportunities

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•Education

•Administration

•Management (QM)

•Commercial

•Radiologist Assistant = RA

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Other working opportunities…

Registry (local)Registry (out of state)X rays taken around the world !!

Work Hours

Days, Evenings, Weekends On-Call

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Work environments

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•Hospitals

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•ER, OR, ICU, etc

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•Imaging Centers –OP

•Dr’s Offices

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•Hospital

•ImagingCenter

•Doctor’s Office

•Mobile Trailer

•Research