[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  NATIONAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the contribution 
of medical imaging and radiation professionals to the care of Americans 
as we celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) November 3-
9, 2002.
  Many people are unaware of who radiologic technologists are or what 
they do. This week to honor those dedicated health care professionals 
was started in 1979 by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists 
(ASRT). The purpose for the week is to educate the public about the 
important contributions of medical imaging and radiation therapy 
professionals in providing quality patient care and a safer health care 
environment.
  Radiologic technologists are the medical personnel who perform 
diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy 
treatments. They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, 
examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, 
radiation protection and patient care.
  NRTW takes place annually and is celebrated across the Country at 
hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, educational institutions, 
corporations and affiliate organizations and at public events held at 
schools, health fairs, fund-raisers and other community locations. NRTW 
also commemorates the founding of the ASRT in October 1920. ASRT is the 
oldest and largest national, not-for-profit member association 
representing medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, with 
a membership exceeding 100,000. Since 1920, ASRT has helped foster the 
professional growth and educational needs of radiologic technologists 
throughout the world. The Society represents individual practitioners, 
educators, students and managers/administrators in radiologic 
technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and sonography.
  I would like to congratulate and thank our Country's medical imaging 
and radiation therapy professionals for a job well done. It is an honor 
to commemorate and celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week.




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