Imaging & Diagnostic articles
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Calming Claustrophobic Patients: A Guide for MRI Techs
From communication scripts to positioning strategies, discover proven techniques MRI technologists use to help claustrophobic patients complete their scans with confidence.
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Midwest CT Tech Pay: Fall 2026 Market Data & Salary Trends
Fall 2026 brings notable CT technologist pay shifts across Midwestern metros. Here's what Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and other markets are paying right now.
The Scan That Confirmed What They Feared: A CT Tech's Story
Sometimes the images tell a story before the words do. A radiology tech reflects on the quiet, profound moment when a scan confirms what a family already suspected.
Cross-Modality Techs Will Own the Next Decade
CT+MRI or Rad+CT dual-credentialed techs are quietly becoming the most sought-after professionals in imaging. Here's why that trend is only accelerating.
CT Tech Q4 CE Sprint: Your Week-by-Week Calendar to Finish Strong
October through December can feel overwhelming when CE credits loom. This practical week-by-week calendar breaks down exactly how to finish your ARRT requirements without the year-end panic.
The Imaging Tech Portfolio That Wins Interviews
Your resume gets you noticed, but a well-crafted portfolio gets you hired. Here's how to build an imaging tech portfolio that proves you're the candidate they can't pass up.
Adding a Second Sonography Registry: Your Study Plan
Thinking about adding vascular, OB, or MSK to your sonography credentials? Here's a realistic timeline and study strategy that fits around your shifts.
Mammography Tech to Lead: A 7-Year Career Path
Your step-by-step guide to building a mammography career from entry-level certification through lead technologist—complete with ARRT-M requirements, compliance milestones, and salary benchmarks.
The Backlog That Almost Broke Me: A Rad Tech's Story
One technologist's raw account of the day the worklist became unbearable — and the small shifts that brought them back from the edge.
MRI Safety Zones: The Refresher You Actually Need to Reread
Think you know Zones I-IV cold? This interactive refresher tackles the scenarios that actually trip up experienced MRI techs — plus what to do when something goes sideways.
CT Contrast Extravasation: Your 5-Minute Response Refresher
A fast, practical guide to handling contrast extravasation events—from the moment you notice swelling through documentation and discharge.
AI in the Reading Room: What Radiology Techs Need to Know
AI triage tools are live in US reading rooms right now. Here's what imaging technologists need to understand about the current state of AI-assisted reads in 2026.
The OB Scan That Changed the Room: A Sonographer's Story
Not every scan ends with a printed photo for the refrigerator. A sonographer shares what happened when a routine appointment revealed something no one expected.
Nuclear Medicine Tech Salary: 2024–2026 Data + 2027 Forecast
Three years of BLS wage data reveal where nuclear medicine tech pay is climbing—and where 2027 rates are likely headed for staff and travel roles.
Rad Tech Confessions: The Wildest Things We've Scanned
From bizarre foreign bodies to head-scratching imaging finds, these safely anonymized rad tech stories prove that no two shifts in the imaging suite are ever quite the same.
Sonographer Ergonomics: A Career-Saving Routine
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders don't have to be inevitable. Build a daily ergonomics routine that protects your shoulders, wrists, and career longevity.
The Pause Before the Radiologist Speaks
A reflection on the suspended moments between spotting something on a mammogram and the radiologist’s arrival — the quiet emotional weight imaging techs carry every day.
Where MRI Techs Are Most Wanted This Fall: 2026 Demand Map
Which US regions are facing the widest MRI staffing gaps this fall? Our Q4 2026 demand map reveals where MRI techs can find the most opportunities and competitive rates.
CT Techs: Finish These CEs Before December 2026
Running short on CE credits? This practical guide helps CT technologists identify exactly what continuing education you need to complete before the December deadline.
Rad Tech's First Joint Commission Survey: A Prep Guide
Your first Joint Commission survey as a rad tech doesn't have to be intimidating. This practical checklist walks you through exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
Imaging Supervisor Role: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The radiology manager track promises better pay and influence—but also meetings, HR headaches, and less scan time. Here’s how to decide if imaging leadership is your next move.
8 Reasons Rad Techs Stay in Imaging (Even When It's Hard)
Despite pay plateaus and heavy workloads, imaging techs stay in the field year after year. Here are eight honest reasons why radiology professionals keep showing up.
10 Questions Before Accepting an Imaging Job Offer
Before you sign that radiology job contract, make sure you ask these 10 critical questions about modality mix, on-call expectations, PACS systems, and more.
The Scan I Saw Was My Own: An Imaging Tech's Story
What happens when the imaging tech who reviews scans all day discovers her own name in the queue — and sees what no one wants to see?