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LinkedIn for Radiologic Technologists: Create an Effective Profile

So you probably first heard the word “LinkedIn for Radiologic Technologists” brought up during conversations between workmates, classmates, or friends. You did a bit of research, likely signed up for an account but never gave much thought to it after. Now that you’ve heard a few colleagues got new jobs thanks to their profiles being …

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Cross-Train Current Employees versus Outsourcing

Is it better to cross-train current employees instead of hiring skilled workers outside the company? Positives Negatives Two options exist for replacing or increasing the number of specialized technologists to meet the demand. You may cross-train current employees for the job or hire a skilled person from outside the company. Each option entails multiple positive …

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How to Be a Radiation Therapist (plus Video!)

What is radiation therapy and how is it used? Radiation therapy, otherwise known as radiotherapy, is a treatment that uses high energy radiation to primarily kill cancer cells, slow their growth, and shrink tumors. However, radiation therapy is sometimes also used for thyroid disease, blood disorders, and nonmalignant growths. The radiation used for cancer treatment …

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