http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is a national leader in pediatric radiology, performing more than 225,000 tests a year. Children’s is proud to offer an expert staff skilled in a variety of radiology services, such as MRI, iMRI, CT, fluoroscopy, X-ray, ultrasound, and PET/CT. Children’s radiology staff includes radiologists, technologists, nurses, and child life specialists. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education. Managing more than half a million patient visits annually at three hospitals and 16 neighborhood locations, Children’s is one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country. en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:20:26 -0400 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:32:00 -0400 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss blogs@rt-image.com blogs@rt-image.com blogs@rt-image.com http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm false http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/8/13/The-Luckiest-Coin-Flip "Time flies when you're having fun!" As I reflect on my career, I see that that phrase means so much to me. It seems like only yesterday I was sitting at my Army recruiter's desk choosing radiologic technology as a profession. Years later, I am thoroughly enjoying the professional development and life-saving opportunities afforded to me in radiology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The decision I made upon entering the Army was, to be honest, a coin toss. I was too young to fully understand the implications of that decision. But, man, was it a lucky coin toss. I am so fortunate that when I flipped that coin, radiologic technology landed on top. Since then, I've enjoyed far more highs than lows. ?I started as a staff technologist in Jacksonville, Fla. In this role, I mainly worked in the surgery department. I remember running from room to room with a C-arm unit performing pacemaker insertions, hip pinnings, intraoperative cholangiograms, and many other exams. I never realized that the training and experience I received in the OR would prepare me for my next adventure in interventional radiology. ?In interventional radiology, I enjoyed the hands-on and high pressure environment of IR. I had the opportunity to assist with aortic arteriogram with bilateral run-off exams, and insert Picc lines and port-a-caths under the direct supervision of an interventional radiologist. ?During my time in IR, I cross-trained in CT and eventually began to work in CT full time. CT has really advanced since my first days. I remember scanning CT abdomen and pelvis on the CT 980 single slice, when it would take 15 to 20 minutes to complete and we would give breathing instructions ever slice or every other slice. Now we can perform a CT abdomen and pelvis in less than 20 seconds. Wow, what a change! That's one of the things I enjoy the most about this profession--the opportunity to observe, follow and benefit from technological innovations that continually improve the way we service patients and help save lives. ?When my knowledge and experience in CT plateaued, I began cross-training in MRI. MRI was my greatest challenge and eventually became my favorite modality in radiology. People always ask me why MRI is my favorite, and I tell them that MRI images are the most beautiful images of all radiology and MRI is all physics. I am so honored to be a part of the radiology field. We are the eyes of the medical field. We allow physicians to take a sneak peek inside patients without picking up a scalpel and make critical medical decisions and plans. What a wonderful and rewarding profession. Charles Haynes, Diagnostic Supervisor, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Love Your Job Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:32:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/8/13/The-Luckiest-Coin-Flip http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/4/9/Childrens-to-Receive-Philips-Interventional-Lab-this-Summer Big things are ahead in Interventional Radiology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. Children's will install a new Philips Interventional lab this summer, which is BIG news for us and our patients. This equipment will greatly improve image quality. Two Children's Radiology staff members will take the Interventional Registry this year to solidify their skills as IR technologists. Children's outpatient procedures have grown to include Radiofrequency Ablation and Venous Embolizations, which provide an alternative to open operations. I am celebrating my five-year anniversary in October, and I still love what I do and who I work for. Children's is a great place to work and, especially with the additions on the horizon for this summer, it's a great place to grow as an IR technologist. Mike Bryant, RT(R)CV Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Love Your Job Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:14:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/4/9/Childrens-to-Receive-Philips-Interventional-Lab-this-Summer http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/3/1/Childrens-Healthcare-of-Atlantas-Ultrasound-Department-Pediatric-Emergency-Studies At Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the ultrasound department realizes that its staff makes a difference in a child's life every day. One way is by utlilizing emergent ultrasounds. The thin body habitus of a child is especially suited to ultrasound evaluation. What emergent ultrasound exams are done on the pediatric patient? The most common is to evaluate for the acute abdominal condition. Abdominal studies look for obstructions such as intusseption and pyloric stenosis. Abdominal ultrasound also evaluates the abdomen for gallstones, kidney stones or abscess or fluid collections. Pelvic ultrasounds are performed for ovarian torsion, hemorrhagic ovarian cysts, or fluid collections and abscesses. Scrotal ultrasounds are used to diagnose testicular torsion. Children's performs everything from deep vein thrombosis Doppler studies to hip ultrasound for effusions. Superficial foreign bodies can be seen on ultrasound that may not be seen by diagnostic radiography. More and more, the emergency department requests ultrasound studies. Ultrasound in the acute situation is very dependent on the skill and expertise of the sonographer. Children's has a dedicated team of sonographers that are the best of the best. They are all very passionate about their work and extremely proud of the work they do. The ultrasound department at Children's is a wonderful place to work. Alice Spinks, Radiology Team Leader, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Love Your Job Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:04:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2010/3/1/Childrens-Healthcare-of-Atlantas-Ultrasound-Department-Pediatric-Emergency-Studies http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2009/11/25/National-Radiology-Week-a-Time-to-Give-Thanks The week of November 8th was National Radiology Week and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta celebrated the accomplishments of all imaging modalities within Radiology. In celebrating our accomplishments we focused on volumes and new equipment acquisitions but, most importantly, on the great service we give our patients and families. Our team of dedicated imaging professionals "talk the talk and walk the walk" when it comes to customer service. That is what sets us apart from adult facilities and that is what keeps patients and families coming back. In November, near Thanksgiving, I am thankful to have a dedicated team of imaging professionals who value patient and family education, teamwork, and compassion. Thanks to my team for all that they do! Melinda C. Dobbs, Manager Radiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Love Your Job Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:47:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2009/11/25/National-Radiology-Week-a-Time-to-Give-Thanks http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2009/9/15/Weve-Got-Talent I have to admit, over the past few weeks I have been watching "America's Got Talent" - my guilty pleasure. It is my way to rewind and take the stress of the day away. I often think that we don't recognize talent in our healthcare system enough. These days we hear about the cost of healthcare--namely, how expensive healthcare has become in the U.S. However, where are the stories that focus on the miracles I see daily (even the small ones)? Yes, the costs are high and cost reform may be useful, but I feel the discussions about reform only tell part of the story. There are thousands of dedicated healthcare workers--nurses, radiology technologists, physicians, patient care technicians, healthcare administrators--who devote numerous hours to ensure that all patients receive the best care possible. I am proud to say that I have devoted my career to our little patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and will continue to share the miracles I see every day with as many people as possible. -Melinda Dobbs, manager of radiology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Love Your Job Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:41:00 -0400 http://ce.rt-image.com/blog/AtlantaChildrens/index.cfm/2009/9/15/Weve-Got-Talent