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The article discusses factors that radiologic technology students should focused on to maximize their clinical rotations and experiences. These factors include adaptability, curiosity and effective communication. Other factors are observational skills, professionalism, feedback and reflective practice.

The article discusses the role of mentorship in radiologic technology instruction. Topics discussed include the characteristics of a mentor, the benefits of mentorship including academic support, career guidance and professional growth, and a guidance for navigating the mentorship process which include the types of mentorship, opportunities for finding a mentor and tips for a productive mentor-mentee relationship.

The article discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing staffing shortages in radiologic technology in the U.S. Topics discussed include conventional strategies to increase the radiologic technologist workforce, the use of deep learning and machine learning in radiologic technology, and factors to consider with regards to the integration of AI into medical imaging.

The article offers guidance to radiologic technologists to thrive in level one trauma centers. Challenges faced by radiologic technologists include exposure to traumatic situations, ethical dilemmas, compassion fatigue and burnout, while coping mechanisms for mental well-being include transparent communication, physical work environment management , peer support, professional counseling, mindfulness, self-care, education and professional development.

The article discusses potential strategies in recruiting, retaining and engaging radiologic technologists to address the expected shortage of professionals in radiology, particularly in the U.S. Other topics include the factors contributing to technologist shortages like educator shortages, technologist burnout, and health care violence, as well as the solutions that could be adopted by organizations like increased salaries, better benefits, and enhanced work loads.

The article discusses the effects of the coronavirus pandemic to the operations of radiology departments and the recommended strategies for radiology leaders to ensure the continuous growth and define the pathway for the future. Also cited are the recommendations like using virtual platforms like Zoom videoconferencing system to improve communications among radiology team members and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for cleaning and decontaminating patients.

The article discusses the recommended strategies to prevent the breakdown of communication between radiology nurses and radiologic technologists to ensure clinical effectiveness and high standard of care during imaging examinations. Also cited are how the radiology workflow demands efficient communication and teamwork between nursing and medical imaging staff, and the challenges in the radiology landscape that could affect communication like education factors and authority gradient.

The article discusses photon-counting computed tomography (CT) and its potential as a better option for conventional CT in the identification of disease, trauma and abnormalities. Other topics include how photon-counting CT employs energy-resolving x-ray detectors to achieve higher spatial resolution and enhanced iodine contrast-to-noise ratio, and the energy-integrating detector.

The article provides practical perspectives and strategies for improving computed tomography (CT) imaging experience and image quality for pediatric patients. It discusses radiation dose management and offers guidance on effective management of anxiety in pediatric patients. It highlights workflows that will result in optimal image quality including the principle of as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) and technologist behavior such as radiation risk communication and staff education.

The article discusses how to appropriately manage radiology request in the radiology department to support effective triage. Also cited are the key role played by the lead radiologic technologist or radiology manager in ensuring correct examination request, and the common examination requests like magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and computed tomography (CT).

The article discusses the strategies that were introduced to sustain the education of computed tomography (CT) technologists during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the launching of in-service training programs that allow technologists to participate in education sessions online. Also cited are the essential components of radiology education like the efficient execution of imaging examination.

The article examines the management strategies implemented at the New York University (NYU) Langone Health Department of Radiology during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the use of electronic mail (email) newsletters and group Zoom video calls, among others, as communication modes for employees, responsibilities of the multidisciplinary committees created by NYU Langone Health, and efforts of its leaders to ensure patient and staff protection against virus transmission.

The article discusses strategies for the radiology department to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the suggestions to strengthen protocols of the department are increased encouragement for staff and patients to use antibacterial hand sanitizer, increased frequency of cleaning public areas, and continuous tam briefings and enhanced operating protocols. Among the primary sources of stress for frontline imaging personnel include people who refuse to self-quarantine.

The article focuses on the evolving best practices of health care organizations in addressing COVID-19 and in considering the effect of vaccination to the result of medical imaging. Topics include the importance of identifying a patient's vaccine history in preventing unnecessary imaging and biopsies, preventing delay in treatment by presenting vaccination status to the radiologist, and the challenges faced by medical staff to the changes in imaging workflow.

The article highlights the strategies employed by the New York University (NYU) Langone Health Radiology Department to prevent technologist burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the sources of technologist anxiety such as access to appropriate personal protective equipment and access to childcare or eldercare for increased work hours and school closures, effect of strategies on staff morale and well-being, and the importance of the emotional resilience of technologists.

The article discusses the skin damage called maskne, which is due to the prolonged wearing of face masks as enhanced respiratory infection-prevention measures, particularly among health care workers like radiologic technologists. Also cited are the commonly affected sites like cheek, forehead and nasal bridge, and the possible risk factors like allergies, atopic dermatitis, and beard stubble discomfort.