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Technical Division Employee of the Quarter

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Meet our Technical Division Employee of the Quarter:

Bobbi C – Bobbi is an exceptional example of dedication, decisiveness, and integrity. Keeping patients first, Bobbi has successfully transformed CMI business operations to an effective, functional, and more streamlined process; and she is a pleasure working with.
In addition to the fine remarks made about Bobbi from her nomination for this recognition from Business Services, she stepped into a very challenging role at CMI, and with her vast experience and knowledge of the imaging center’s business operations, transformed the working relationship between CMI staff and Texas Oncology into a positive, mutually beneficial working relationship between these two excellent facilities.
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Business Services Employee of the Quarter

FullSizeRender (2)Meet our Business Services Employee of the Quarter:

Venus E. – Billing: Venus has very good customer service skills. She is very detailed in helping the patients with their questions. She does a great job researching her accounts to ensure that they have been paid correctly. She does a great job returning the patients calls and tells them the answers to the questions that have been asked of her. Venus is a team player and will do whatever is asked of her to get the account resolved. Venus has worked diligently with numerous physician offices encouraging and assisting them with PECOS enrollment, thus enabling SWDIC to recover previously denied reimbursement. Continue reading “Business Services Employee of the Quarter”

What is a Radiology Technician?

Radiologic technicians are professionals who perform radiologic procedures. Some technicians provide common procedures such as X-rays, MRI scans and CT Scans. However, others might choose to specialize in specific procedures including mammography and radiography.

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There are three options if you’re considering a career as a radiology technician:

  1. Radiology Technician Certification – Certification programs are available for people who are interested in becoming a radiology technician. Certifications take one to two years to complete and often require clinical observations and local colleges.
  2. Associate’s Degree – This is the most common pathway for radiology technicians. A majority of accredited community colleges offer programs.
  3. Four-year Bachelor’s Degree – Some universities will offer a Radiology Technician degree.

In addition to in-class lectures and exams, most courses require a portion of the program to be hands-on to give students the necessary experience to be successful in their careers. Following the training to become a radiology technician, they must complete a licensing exam and will then be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Working as a Radiology Technician

Radiology technicians typically work around 40 hours a week. According to a recent survey conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technicians, the average national wage for radiology technicians is around $62,763. However, entry-level technician jobs are typically around $45,878.

Interested in joining Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center as a Radiology Technician? Contact us to learn more.

Mammogram Dallas, TX

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What is Mammography?

Mammography, also known as a mammogram, is the examination of the breast using x-rays. Mammography is considered the most effective tool for early breast tumor detection. Most medical experts agree that successful treatment of breast cancer often is linked to early diagnosis. Mammography plays a central part in early detection of breast cancers because it can show changes in the breast up to two years before a patient or physician can feel them.

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Reasons for Getting a Bone Density Scan

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Bone density scans evaluate the health and strength of your bones. Typically, results are reported as a “T score,” which would be the bone density of a younger woman, or a “Z score”, which means your bone density is comparable to people of the same age. A number is then associated with the score. The more negative the number, the greater the bone loss.

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X-rays Dallas, TX

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Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center performs digital x-ray imaging to children and adults throughout Dallas and Fort Worth, TX. Digital x-ray is a great option for children because it is faster and the image quality is enhanced, which magnifies areas of interest. The quality and precision of digital x-rays also reduces the amount of exposure needed, which is safer for children. Still wondering if x-rays are safe for your child? Here are a few facts to inform you on the possible risks that are involved in radiation for children.

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The Southwest Diagnostic Center for Molecular Imaging is OPEN

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Southwest Diagnostic Center for Molecular Imaging (SWDCMI) is the outpatient imaging arm for the new Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Cancer Center, which opened on Jan. 29, 2015. SWDCMI includes state-of-the-art imaging technology for oncology patients, including:

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Meet our Business Services Employee of the Quarter!!!

Pat H.  has very good customer service skills when she is dealing with our patients and the insurance companies on issues. She is very detail oriented in researching her accounts. She works well with her coworkers when they have a question for her. Pat will do whatever is necessary to get a claim paid when she is asked by her manager. Pat has also done an exceptional job in training our new billing employees.

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