The New York Times recently published an article about the proposed gonadal and fetal shielding change proposed by AAPM. The article includes information regarding the challenges in adopting this practice in a clinical setting, as well as communicating this change to the general public.
US News & World Report’s latest Best Jobs rankings has Radiologic Technologists ranked #15 in Best Healthcare Support Jobs and ranked #75 overall among the top 100 jobs.
The Fall 2019 Newsletter for the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists is now available to read:
Radiology Business published an article covering the ASRT Board of Directors announcement that more research is required before it feels comfortable recommending the discontinuation of patient gonadal and fetal shielding during x-rays.