ADVANCE for Imaging & Radiation Oncology

Opinion Poll

Poll Results
Is your facility sending fewer staff to radiology trade shows?

Current Results:

100%

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A. Yes

B. No

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Results of Previous Polls

Poll Date	Question
10/26/2009	Do you think personal health habits and responsibility (e.g., smoking, obesity) should be considered to help control costs in health care?
9/25/2009	Does your facility have fraternization policies in place?
8/3/2009	Do you support President Obama's proposals to reform health care?
7/18/2009	What health-related causes or charitable organizations do you support financially?
5/31/2009	How do you foresee the job market for new graduates of radiologic technology programs shaping up in the coming months?
5/12/2009	What are your summer vacation plans?
4/29/2009	How do you respond to the idea of change?
4/16/2009	Technologically, you would describe yourself as:
3/31/2009	How would you describe the infection control policies and practices in your radiology department?
3/16/2009	How long have you worked in the field of medical imaging and radiation therapy?
3/2/2009	What do you most like to see or read on our website?
2/16/2009	What is the biggest challenge you face at work?
1/28/2009	Do you think increased scrutiny of the imaging profession is a good thing?
1/7/2009	Because of economic uncertainties, I'll be pinching pennies this holiday season:
11/22/2008	In the next year, do you predict that job prospects for radiologic technologists will:
11/9/2008	Which presidential candidate do you think will do more for healthcare reform?
10/3/2008	Does your facility use teleradiology services?
4/14/2008	Has your facility transitioned to digital mammography yet?
2/26/2008	Where do you get the majority of your CE credits?
2/1/2008	Do you read blogs?
9/25/2007	Do you think discrimination is an issue in radiology? (If you'd like to talk about discrimination for a future article, e-mail or call 800-355-5627, ext. 1640)
7/24/2007	If you saw a colleague commit a medical error, would you report her?
2/4/2007	Have you attended a professional medical imaging conference this year?
8/9/2006	Would you consider radiation therapy as a treatment option for your pet who is fighting cancer?
7/20/2006	Would you consider pursuing an advanced degree in radiologic science?
5/30/2006	Is the word STAT abused in your hospital?
5/15/2006	If it hasn't already, will your facility invest in a 3T MRI system?
4/29/2006	Is you facility equipped to image obese patients?
4/17/2006	Do you think your facility is prepared to handle a radiation-related disaster?
4/2/2006	Are you concerned that The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 will negatively impact imaging?
3/20/2006	In this week's print edition, Suzanne Chang writes about a mammography facility located inside a Nordstrom's department store. Do you think this is a good idea?
3/7/2006	How do you unwind your muscles after a long day of work?
2/21/2006	What do you think should happen to the RT charged in a patient's death?
2/6/2006	What do you think should happen to the mammographer who falsified QC documents?
1/7/2006	Does your facility outsource its radiology services?
12/12/2005	Have you ever asked for a raise?
11/14/2005	Does your facility celebrate NRTW?
11/2/2005	Are you interested in pursuing an advanced practice in your modality?
10/18/2005	Would you rather image animals or people?
9/29/2005	Do you agree with the DMIST results?
9/20/2005	Does your hospital have a disaster preparedness plan?
9/2/2005	Are you following the listed guidelines to maintain your brain health?
8/24/2005	Where do you go to fulfill your CE requirements?
8/10/2005	Are you happy at your workplace?
7/25/2005	Do you think it's justifiable for hospital staff to go on strike?
7/13/2005	Do you think it's OK for health care professionals to smoke?
6/26/2005	How many professional conferences do you attend each year?
5/29/2005	Do you think PEM can replace mammography?
5/18/2005	Did you have to go through a background check before you were hired?
5/3/2005	Do you agree with Dr. Karam's conclusion regarding radiation risk during pregnancy in this week's top story?
4/19/2005	Do you agree with Paul A. Dubiel in the article "Staffing Trends," have you seen an increase in MR and CT exams in your facility?
4/6/2005	Are you going to RT in D.C. this year?
3/15/2005	Do you agree with Dr. Bario's conclusions in the article "Barriers to Molecular Probes"?
3/4/2005	What do you like most about our website?
2/22/2005	Do you think Hollywood portrays imaging accurately in television and movies?
2/10/2005	Which of the following positions would you like to attain, if you haven't already?
1/25/2005	Did you make a New Year resolution for your workplace?
1/18/2005	Will you be required to take call over the holidays?
12/16/2004	Do you attend professional meetings?
11/18/2004	Do you think National Radiologic Technology Week is an effective tool in raising awareness of RTs?
11/3/2004	Who will you vote for in the 2004 presidential election?
10/11/2004	Do you think your facility is breaking down barriers to mammography?
10/5/2004	Do you think your facility does a good job verifing employees' credentials before hiring them?
8/11/2004	Do you think there will be a shortage of radiologic technologists in 10 years?
6/2/2004	Do you think that the mainstream media portrays radiology fairly and accurately?
4/26/2004	Do you think sending scans overseas to be interpreted is beneficial for patients?
4/5/2004	Do you think grassroots advocacy can help pass the CARE bill?
3/25/2004	Do you think building user-friendly Web sites could help the state societies of the ASRT boost membership?
3/11/2004	Do you think continuing education provides you with valuable knowledge?
2/25/2004	Do you see signs of the radiologist shortage abating?
2/12/2004	In which of the following non-traditional work settings would you most like to practice your radiologic technology skills?
1/29/2004	Do you think robots can help improve accuracy in procedures?
1/12/2004	Do you notice the number of admits to the ER in your facility rise in the winter?
12/3/2003	Do you feel you are fairly compensated (salary) for the work you do?
11/20/2003	Does your facility celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week?
11/6/2003	Do you feel that your facility offers adequate radiological care for women?
10/22/2003	Are you happy with your work environment?
10/7/2003	Does your interventional department use ultrasound guidance during procedures?
9/23/2003	Do you find it difficult to balance work and home responsibilities?
9/3/2003	Does your facility offer radioimmunotherapy procedures to patients?
8/26/2003	Do you think technologists should assist during image-guided surgeries?
8/13/2003	I am concerned about the potential educator shortage in radiologic technology and radiation therapy.
7/26/2003	Is your facility using drug-eluting stents?
7/16/2003	Have you ever considered an unconventional job in imaging, such as research or sales?
7/1/2003	How valuable are conferences to your professional growth?
6/2/2003	Will you work overtime hours this Memorial Day?
5/20/2003	Is your department ready for possible SARS patients?
4/22/2003	Is your department prepared for the possibility of a bioterrorism emergency?
	Should radiologic technologists be unionized?
	Do you support the CARE bill?
	Do you regularly use reiki, yoga, meditation or other form of relaxation therapy to deal with job stress?
	Have you ever considered being a traveling technologist or therapist?
	Did you make a New Year's Resolution for 2003?
	Will you have to be on call during the upcoming holiday season?
	Does a politician's stance on health care issues affect your vote?
	Are the OB sonographers in your facility permitted to tell expectant parents the sex of their baby?
	Now that a year has passed since 9/11/01, how would you gauge America's preparedness today to defend against additional terrorist attacks on U.S. soil?
	Has a referring physician ever asked you to give a preliminary interpretation of any imaging exam?
	Have you ever earned CE credits through an online course?
	How do you feel about whole-body CT screening of asymptomatic patients?
	Should all academic radiologic science program directors be required to have master's degrees?
	Does your department have a consent form that all female patients of childbearing age must sign before being imaged?
	Should a baccalaureate degree be an eligibility requirement for certification in radiation therapy?
	Does your department have mandatory overtime?
	Does your department or facility have plans to go filmless?
	Have the security measures put in place at your facility following Sept. 11th continued into the new year?
	Does your department or facility have a problem with patients failing to show up for appointments?
	As an on-call technologist, have you ever been called in for what you perceived to be a non-emergency scan?
	Have you ever been tempted to leave your present position to take advantage of a signing bonus at another facility?
	Do you carry personal malpractice insurance?
	If you could live your life over, would you become an RT again?
	Are radiologic technologists treated with respect at your facility?
	Have you ever felt that your safety was being compromised at work?
	Do you feel that federal minimum educational and credentialing standards should be in place for all professionals who perform imaging procedures and radiation therapy?
	Are radiology technologists more prone to burnout than other health care workers?
	Would you recommend the diagnostic imaging profession to your son or daughter as a future occupation?

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