American Society Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is a professional membership association for medical imaging technologists, radiation therapists and radiologic science students. The professional association concentrates in medical imaging and radiation therapy with education, advocacy, research and innovation.

Technologist training programs on road to recovery from COVID: ASRT survey
As of last fall, 35% of radiologic technologist educators seeking to place prepared students in open jobs were still hampered by the operational effects of COVID-19. Fortunately, that figure was a far cry from the 98% who reported placement trouble in the spring of 2020.
Dear Congress: Proposed 2023 MPFS ‘threatens access to life-saving procedures and continued operation of essential medical services’
Eight imaging associations concerned about radiology’s fiscal fate at the hands of CMS’s proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2023 are imploring Congress to intervene.
Technologist salary survey shows raises across all practice areas
MRI techs earned an average of $76,177 in 2019 and are making $82,395 in 2022. In fact, radiologic technologists across all modalities enjoyed a collective raise of 11.2% during that window.
ASRT student enrollment survey reveals decreases across radiography, impact of COVID on programs
Only 49% of programs surveyed said their students' clinical sites are allowing them to complete procedures due to the pandemic.
ASRT announces changes to its continuing education delivery offerings
The move toward digital more closely aligns with the evolution of information-sharing, CEO and Executive Director of the organization Sal Martino said recently.

Former rad named Philips exec; SIR selects new president, and more radiology leadership news

Also, ACR lung expert hired as chief of thoracic surgery and ASRT fills out its board of directors.

March 24, 2021

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Imaging advocates support new $25B congressional bill to help prop-up scientific research

SNMMI, MITA, and others said they are "deeply concerned" about the pandemic's disruption to federal research efforts.

March 24, 2021

Large shift back toward in-person clinical education a good sign for radiology’s post-pandemic future

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists found that fewer radiography and nuclear medicine educational programs have eliminated clinical rotation schedules compared to last April.

January 25, 2021

Completely eliminating shielding could exacerbate ‘radiophobia’ among patients, rad techs warn

While eliminating gonadal and fetal shielding makes sense, the specialty should not end all use of lead aprons, one imaging group warned.

January 18, 2021

Top radiology groups endorse new national recommendations against routine shielding during x-ray exams

The ACR and ASRT, among others, came out in support of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement's new guidance, issued recently.

January 13, 2021

Radiologic technologists join fight against ‘catastrophic’ payment reductions slated for Jan. 1

ASRT on Monday signaled its support for House Resolution 8702, which would hold radiologists and other providers "harmless" from forthcoming Medicare changes.

December 10, 2020

Advocates urge health officials to include front-line imaging workers in plans for first COVID-19 vaccines

“Americans count on our country’s healthcare personnel to care for them, now healthcare personnel look to you to help protect them from COVID-19,” top imaging groups argued recently.

December 9, 2020

Planned Medicare cuts will ‘cripple specialty providers,’ radiology groups warn congressional leaders

Imaging groups are continuing their full-court press on the House and Senate, seeking to avert tens of millions in payment reductions slated for Jan. 1.

October 14, 2020

American Society Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

Technologist training programs on road to recovery from COVID: ASRT survey

Dear Congress: Proposed 2023 MPFS ‘threatens access to life-saving procedures and continued operation of essential medical services’

Technologist salary survey shows raises across all practice areas

ASRT student enrollment survey reveals decreases across radiography, impact of COVID on programs

ASRT announces changes to its continuing education delivery offerings