Directed Readings

Dillard, V.L. (2024). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Imaging in interventional radiology: 2043 and beyond.  Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Dillard, V.L. (2024). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Interventional oncology: 2043 and beyond.  Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2020). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Management and imaging of biliary strictures. Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2019). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Mitral valve imaging with CT for transcatheter interventions. Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2017). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Uterine sparing interventional techniques for managing fibroids. Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2017). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Renal arteriovenous shunts. Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2017). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Imaging urinary diversions. Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2015). Medical imaging of adult neuropsychiatric disorders. eRadimaging.com Online version.

Sanders, V.L. (2013). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Abdominal and pelvic aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms. Medical Imaging Consultants Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2013). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Diagnosis and management of common ductal abnormalities. Medical Imaging Consultants, Inc. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L. (2012). Radiologic Trends for Technologists: Radiologic assessment of brain AVMs. Medical Imaging Consultants. Directed reading micinfo.com

Sanders, V.L., & Vealé, B. (2011). Systemic breast diseases and inflammatory breast lesions. eRadimaging.com Online version

Refresher Modules

Commissioned by the ASRT to develop RA refresher modules for Continuing Qualification Requirements (CQR) on the ARRT website. Twenty-five modules were completed including:

Modified Barium Swallow

Esophagus

Upper GI

Small Bowel Follow-through

Enteroclysis

NG/NJ tube placement

Contrast Enema

T-tube cholangiogram

Defecography

Liver Biopsy

Thyroid Biopsy

Fluoroscopy for Diaphragmatic motion

Arthrogram

Lumbar puncture

Lumbar puncture with contrast

Myelogram      

Paracentesis

Thoracentesis

Retrograde urethrogram

Cystogram/ VCUG

Antegrade urography

Loopography

Tube exchange

Hysterosalpingogram

Sentinel Node Injection

Accreditation

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiologist Assistant Educational Program Recognition (2024) -The purpose of this project was to be recognized and/or have recognition extended by ARRT. Radiologist assistant (RA) programs must meet recognition criteria that include accreditation, clinical education, and preceptorship requirements. Initial recognition may be granted for up to three years, and renewal is granted for up to five years. I was primarily responsible for the Midwestern State University’s reaffirmation application for the program. The ARRT Board evaluated the RA program and voted to award recognition for five years, the maximum duration that may be awarded.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiologist Assistant Educational Program Recognition (2018)-The purpose of this project was to be recognized and/or have recognition extended by ARRT. Radiologist assistant (RA) programs must meet recognition criteria that include accreditation, clinical education, and preceptorship requirements. I was primarily responsible for the Midwestern State University’s reaffirmation application for the program. The ARRT Board evaluated the RA program and voted to award recognition for five years, the maximum duration that may be awarded.

Society of Radiology Physician Extenders. (2023, July). Radiologist Assistant Compensation and Practice Survey 2023. Principal investigator.

Sanders, V.L., & Crowley, J. (2018). Keys to the Future. ASRT Scanner, 50(4), 56.

Sanders, V.L. (2017). Why we fight. ASRT Scanner, 49(5), 54-55.

Wright, D.L., Killion, J.B., Johnston, J., Sanders, V., Wallace, T., Jackson, R., Snodgrass, D., & Redd, R. (2008). RAs increase productivity. Radiologic Technology, 79 (4), 365–370.

Refereed Journals

Dillard V.L., & Matthews, T. (2024) Radiologist Assistant Peer Review: Perceptions and Practices. Radiologic Technology, 96 (2), 84-98.

Sanders, V.L., & Flanagan J., (2015). Radiology physician extenders: A literature review of the history and use of physician extenders in medical imaging. Journal of Allied Health, 44 (4), 219-224.

Sanders, V.L. (2014). Patient satisfaction with radiologist assistants. Radiologic Technology, 85 (6), pp. 599-608.

Ten Napel, T.L., Sanders, V.L., & Wright, D.L. (2014). Radiologist assistant: Best fit for medical imaging. Radiology Management, 36 (2), 22-27.

Petree, C., Wright, D.L., Sanders, V.L., & Killion, J.B. (2012). Reducing incidence of bloodstream infections during peripheral catheter insertion and management: A literature review. Radiologic Technology, 83 (6), 532-540.

Nordeck, S.M., Sanders, V.L., & Killion, J.B. (2012). Comparative analysis of physician extenders curricular requirements in radiology: A Detailed View. Journal of the American College of Radiology, 9 (4), 270-274. doi. 10.1016/jacr.2011.12.006