MVHS Radiology Department Celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week with Siemens Healthineers Training

For Immediate Release
Nov. 28, 2018

UTICA, N.Y. – During the week of November 4, 2018, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Radiology Department celebrated National Radiologic Technology Week by participating in Siemens Healthineers “Emotional Intelligence” training sessions.

Radiology technologists must obtain twenty-four hours of training every two years. Nearly 50 MVHS employees received the training during the three days that the “Emotional Intelligence” program was offered. Trainees also gained four credits toward their radiology certification, as well as a better understanding of how to interact with patients, family members and even coworkers.

“This program teaches you how to recognize your emotions, how to regulate your emotions, how to be motivated to overcome negative emotions and how to build stronger relationships,” said Melissa Jackowski, American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) president and Siemens Healthineers Competency Management Development specialist. “I’m pleased MVHS provided this training to its employees and that the employees were so engaged.”

Since the trainings, Anthony Dischiavi, Medical Imaging director, has received positive feedback from his staff. “It’s not the type of training you’d normally expect with our profession, bit I feel it’s beneficial for any line of work,” said Dischiavi. “The training has helped equip our employees to better handle their emotions, at work and at home.”

Visit mvhealthsystem.org/imaging for more information about the MVHS Radiology Department.

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About National Radiologic Technology Week: National Radiologic Technology Week was created by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) in 1979 and is a registered trademark of ASRT. This year’s theme for the national celebration is “Powerful Together.” More information about the profession, the celebration and the Society can be found at asrt.org.

About Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthineers enables healthcare providers worldwide to increase value by empowering them on their journey towards expanding precision medicine, transforming care delivery, improving patient experience and digitalizing healthcare.

Further information is available at usa.healthcare.siemens.com/education.

Several MVHS Radiology technologists gathered after the completion of their last Siemens Healthineer training sessions. Melissa Jackowski, American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) president and Siemens Healthineers Competency Management Development specialist (pictured far left), joined them on their educational journey.