The Winter 2020 Newsletter for the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists is now available:
The Winter 2020 Newsletter for the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists is now available:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
ISSRT Members only: We will be posting a radiology-related crossword puzzle online under the Events tab. Participants will be able to submit their answers to the crossword clues directly into the form. We will randomly select 3 entries and provide each participant with a $25 Visa gift card. To win a prize, the answers must be accurate! The deadline to post is Friday, November 13 at 6:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
ISSRT Members only: Members must be logged into website to register score. We will be offering one free CE credit. The topic for the presentation is Patient Shielding in 2020 and the presenter is Scott Jones, PhD, DABR. Following the presentation, the participant will need to complete an 8-question test. The test will be available via a link on the website. Participants must pass the test within 3 attempts and with 75% accuracy to receive the CE credit. Certificates will be emailed to the successful participants. The CE opportunity will be available until Friday, November 13 at 6:00 pm.
Trivia Tuesday!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
ISSRT Members only: Trivia questions are now available under Events tab. Participants will be able to submit their answers to the trivia questions directly into the form. We will randomly select 3 entries and provide each participant with a $25 Visa gift card. In order to win a prize, the answers must be accurate!
The deadline to post is Friday, November 13 at 6:00 pm.
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.