Radiology Staff Event Planning Idea Guide Blog

“Quiz” the hospital staff to see if they could guess the image

2011-08-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

President Elect of the California Society of Radiology Technology (CSRT) Lorenza Clausen said mayoral and gubernatorial proclamations are often given across the state to recognize National Radiologic Technology Week®. Several years ago, they had proclamations presented by the mayor of San Jose and Governor Schwarzenegger at the CSRT annual conference during radiologic technology week. Another year, they had proclamations from the mayor of Los Angeles for the CSRT event that was held there. To get involved in her workplace, Clausen made a collage displaying the various anatomical parts of the body utilizing the different imaging equipment. The collage was used to “quiz” the hospital staff to see if they could guess the image. Prizes were given from a drawing on a daily basis. Posters were displayed with history and information about each imaging modality such as X-ray, CT, and MRI.

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Fair encompassed every aspect of radiology

2011-08-04T08:40:00.000-07:00

National Radiologic Technology Week® honoring the hard work and accomplishments of
Radiologic Technologists (RTs) is celebrated each year during the week that includes Nov. 8,
the day German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the X-ray in 1895. This
year’s theme for the national celebration was “Improving Health Care One Image At A Time.”
The Radiology Department sponsored an informational fair on Nov. 12. The fair encompassed
every aspect of radiology available to our Veteran patients, from General Radiology to MRI.
Informational displays were available so attendees could learn more about the radiology
process, from ordering an exam to the completion of the exam with images. A variety of imaging equipment was also on display.

The Great Lake News,
VA Great Lakes Health Care System

Teams of four individuals matched wits to win prizes

2011-08-04T08:33:00.000-07:00

The Radiology Department at Southcoast Hospitals planned a fun-filled week of activities for NRTW as is done annually. Weeks in advance, the NRTW Committee members gathered to plan activities which would include all department personnel in the three hospitals and numerous outreach settings. Games and contests were devised to challenge the technologists’ knowledge of trivia, currents events, and clinical information. The annual “Buzz Bowl” competition took place in which teams of four individuals matched wits to win prizes—and bragging rights—in a “Jeopardy”-like game format. The “Duck Pond QaPI Contest” teamed individual technologists from several modalities to answer challenging questions related to Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Standards. Making it fun were the little rubber duckies in a blue duck pond that bore the questions to be answered. Sundaes and sub sandwiches were enjoyed by the technologists, and a special luncheon was provided by our radiologists, and, yes, we had desserts. What is NRTW without dessert? Another annual theme of NRTW at South coast is community service. This year, each hospital and its surrounding outreach offices collected nonperishable food items and clothing for local homeless shelters. We also began out annual collection to provide several Thanksgiving baskets for local families.

The Exposure,
Massachusetts Society of Radiologic Technologists

Newest machines have the capabilities

2011-08-04T08:32:00.000-07:00

Mercy Hospital Devils Lake celebrated National Radiologic Technology Week® by having an open house featuring 3D ultrasound. Mercy’s newest equipment features both 3D and 4D (real-time 3D). This allows pregnant women to see what their baby will look like before it’s born. The technology of ultrasound has grown rapidly over the years. Most people are familiar with traditional two dimensions (2D) ultrasound scanning. Now, many of the newest machines have the capabilities of 3D or 4D imaging. The open house explained this new wave of ultrasound and had images from their equipment available for viewing.

DevilsLakeJournal.com,
Mercy Hospital

National Radiologic Technology Week®

2011-08-04T08:30:00.000-07:00

Members of the St. Anthony Medical Center celebrated National Radiologic Technology
Week® with punch, cookies, cupcakes, and camaraderie. Hospital staff members from all departments were invited to the celebration, which also included a tour to show off recently acquired equipment such as a new nuclear medicine camera, a digital radiography X-ray room, and a 64 CT scanner, all of which will help to provide faster and more efficient service for patients.

Franciscan St. Anthony Health—Crown Point
News Center

The Radiography Program

2011-08-04T08:29:00.000-07:00

The Radiography Program, along with the Riverland Foundation and the Alumni & Friends Committee, hosted the first annual Radiography Program Reunion. The reunion concluded the week’s celebration of National Radiologic Technology Week®. Money received from ticket sales, silent auction bids, and additional donations raised $1,656.94 to establish the Radiography Alumni & Friends Scholarship.

News Flash!,
Riverland Community College

Achievements of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.

2009-09-29T06:26:00.000-07:00

Wyoming Valley Health Care System’s Imaging Services staff recently celebrated National Radiologic Technology Week©–a week designated to highlight the achievements of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. System technologists were honored throughout the week, most notably with a special luncheon sponsored by Radiology Associates of Wyoming Valley.
Wyoming Valley Health Care System

Value and contributions of medical imaging professionals.

2009-09-29T06:25:00.000-07:00

The National Radiologic Technology Week© was created to highlight the value and contributions of medical imaging professionals. Each year, radiologic technologists celebrate the day Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the X-ray, Nov. 8, 1895. This year’s week-long celebration calls attention to the vital work technologists perform in the health care field on a daily basis, and the highly technical images they produce. During the course of the week, Spangdahlem R.T.’s are
promoting the role they play in providing quality patient care and a safe health care environment with their knowledge of radiation safety and imaging expertise. People may not realize Germany is the birthplace of radiology. Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the X-ray while working in his lab in Würzburg, Germany, approximately three hours east of Spangdahlem. Spangdahlem Air Base News (Germany)

Registered technologist, rather than a student.

2009-09-29T06:24:00.000-07:00

After nearly two years of clinical training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Daniel Young joined his colleagues in celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week© for the first time as a registered technologist, rather than a student. Young is among 200 radiologic technologists celebrated by the hospital last week with an array of events including a lecture series, a poster presentation and a buffet dinner. Technologists also received jackets with their department logo. The events recognized the work of radiographers and also highlighted the success of those who have trained at BWH, and BWH’s commitment to training the next generation of technologists. “We offer the best training because today’s students are tomorrow’s radiologic technologists,” said Carl Patturelli, RT, MEd, MBA, director of Education for Radiology. Angela Covington recently was hired as a radiologic technologist. “I hope to celebrate many more of these weeks in the future,” said Covington. BWH Bulletin (Massachusetts)

School of Radiologic Technology

2009-09-29T06:23:00.000-07:00

Collins Career Center School of Radiologic Technology recently celebrated National Radiologic Technology Week© by honoring technologists at their clinical rotation sites. The program is currently affiliated with four clinical sites. Senior students elected the radiologic technologist in each site which they deemed most supportive during the duration of their two year program. The technologists received recognition and were presented with a gift pack and a plaque to be displayed in their organization’s radiology departments. Collins Career Center (Ohio)

Think November and you might be thinking Thanksgiving turkey.

2009-09-29T06:22:00.000-07:00

Think November and you might be thinking Thanksgiving turkey. But, when a radiologic technologist thinks November, they think National Radiologic Technology Week©. It honors professionals in diagnostic imaging and their field. MU School of Health Professions faculty saluted the students who have chosen this important career. “We recognize technologists in the field who help with the education of our radiology students with pens,” says Carla Allen, clinical coordinator for the SHP radiography program. The students also are recognized for their hard work with a gift from the radiology faculty. Both the technologists and the radiology students are grateful for the recognition. University of Missouri Health System

CARE bill, vital legislation

2009-09-29T06:20:00.000-07:00

The University of Louisiana Monroe Department of Radiologic Technology has several events scheduled in honor of National Radiologic Technology Week©. Chi Beta Gamma, ULM’s Rad Tech professional student organization, will continue to give back to the community through the CBG Philanthropy Collection. They are gathering toiletry bags for an area shelter; the bags will be distributed to those in need in the community. The department instructors will hold an annual meeting with area technologists that serve as clinical instructors for the ULM Rad Tech students. The department will finish the week with a NRTW Celebration pizza party and presentation on the CARE bill. This vital legislation will provide national standards for all imaging professionals, necessary to protect patients from unqualified individuals performing exams using ionizing radiation. The department invites everyone to support NRTW by thanking a Registered Technologist that you may come in contact with during the week. ULM News (Louisiana)

Technologists reaffirm their commitment to patient

2008-10-10T06:53:00.000-07:00

Hospitals in the Columbus area will recognize National Radiologic Technology Week® through special events in the radiology/imaging departments. One area hospital will be creating displays showcasing each of the Radiologic technology modalities so the public can become more familiar with each modality and what it contributes to diagnostic imaging. The hospitals will be bringing public attention to the technologists who work in their departments and will be honoring them with various activities throughout the week. Radiology students from Columbus Technical College will be participating in these events. During NRTW, radiologic technologists reaffirm their commitment to patient health, increase awareness about the profession and celebrate the importance of their contributions to the medical community.Columbus Technical College (Georgia)

Radiography Graduates

2008-10-10T06:52:00.002-07:00

All radiography graduates are invited to reconnect with faculty and friends
during an event coinciding with National Radiologic Technology Week® in the lab at the Flanagan Camps in Lincoln. Attendees will meet CCRI President Ray Di Pasquale, take a tour of the lab, which is in the process of being renovated and refurbished, and see the new equipment the college has purchased, including a digital imaging system and a new X-ray room. Community College of Rhode Island News Release

Explore and innovate on a daily basis

2008-10-10T06:52:00.001-07:00

Orange City Area Health System’s radiologic technologists are no exception. This week the staff at OCAHS recognizes the dedicated professionals in the Radiology department who explore and innovate on a daily basis. According to Darin Blankespoor, BSRT, Radiology Dept. Manager, the radiology team is made up of 11 techs with a combined 134 years of experience in diagnostic imaging. They perform about 15,000 imaging procedures per year, up 50% over the past five years.
Orange City Area Health System (Iowa)

Hard working employees in the radiology field

2008-10-10T06:50:00.000-07:00

Each year radiologic technologists around the country join in celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week®, an event that commemorates the discovery of the X-ray in 1895 and recognizes the dedicated professional practicing in the radiologic sciences. A vital link in patient care, radiologic technology provides the means by which pathologies may be determined, treatment planned and administered, and patient health restored.

Millennium Staffing Inc. celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week® with a new website. The annual event is recognized in November, and coincides with Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of X-rays on November 8, 1895. NRTW has become an annual event recognizing radiologic technologists across the nation, to celebrate and promote their hard work and important contributions to health care. Roentgen discovered X-rays in his laboratory, and revolutionized science and medicine as we know it. He could have never predicted that the art of imaging would be so specifically organized and professed by a group of radiologic technologists who take such pride in their career.

Millennium Staffing Inc. would like to take this opportunity to give a “high five” to all of its hard working employees in the radiology field and looks forward to a healthy, robust relationship with you in the coming year.
Millennium Staffing Inc. (Texas)

Help educate the public about what we do

2008-10-10T06:49:00.000-07:00

National Radiologic Technology Week® is a wonderful opportunity for radiologic science professionals to share in the celebration of patient care. Celebrate with your fellow technologists, imaging specialists, and therapists in the noble profession you have chosen. As part of the celebration, help educate the public about what we do.
Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technicians

National Radiologic Technology Week®

2008-10-10T06:48:00.000-07:00

Clearfield Hospital’s Department of Imaging is celebrating the importance of medical imaging during National Radiologic Technology Week®. Clearfield Hospital’s dedicated radiology professionals play an important role in quality patient care in a safe environment for patients.Clearfield Hospital (Pennsylvania)

Importance of medical imaging and radiation

2008-10-10T06:47:00.000-07:00

The Department of Radiologic Sciences exhibited poster displays in the Health Sciences Riverside building. This was in observance of National Radiologic Technology Week®, an annual event that celebrates the importance of medical imaging and radiation oncology. During this week the national organization, Alliance for Quality Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, held a virtual march on Capitol Hill to encourage lawmakers to co-sponsor and enact the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill, or CARE bill (H.R. 583 and S. 1042).
Health Sciences Connection, Boise State University (Idaho)