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Pigg O Stat | Pediatric Immobilization Gold Standard (+Video)

Pigg O Stat: Gold Standard for Pediatric Immobilization Devices. One of the primary concerns of parents as well as medical practitioners when considering radiographic examinations is exposing children to unnecessary radiation.  This is where the industry standard for pediatric immobilization comes in handy: The Pigg O Stat.  Children and infants require special attention during radiographic …

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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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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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