One of the most critical factors that one must consider when choosing an imaging center is whether it is accredited by the American College of Radiology or ACR. Why is it important to choose a facility that is ACR accredited? This gold seal of approval means that imaging centers such as Arizona Imaging Center have gone through a stringent screening process to ensure that they meet the highest standards of patient care. (more…)
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Friday, July 8th, 2011How to Choose the Right CT Parts Provider
Monday, November 15th, 2010A CT scan is an indispensible tool to your hospital or imaging center. But when your CT scan is in need of medical repair, where do you go to get your replacement CT parts? How do you choose the best CT parts supplier?
When selecting a supplier or provider for your CT scanner parts, you must be very careful. Most suppliers claim to be the best providers of replacement medical equipment parts but true quality only comes with complete before and after support.
You should research all available vendors for CT scan parts in your area. First and foremost, they should have a comprehensive inventory of both new and used parts of different medical imaging equipment. These should include those from trusted manufacturers such as Philips Medical, GE and Toshiba CT systems. Prices should be affordable without compromising quality. Make sure that the parts are tested by state of the art equipment and staged CT scan systems to assure the quality before they go into stock. The supplier should be able to offer a full warranty if the parts don’t meet the specifications and requirements you need.
The supplier you choose should be able to work with your technicians onsite to diagnose the problems and recommend the parts necessary to fix the issue. They should also be able to provide a team of engineers to help you install the parts needed to get your CT scans up and running again. Some providers even have technicians available who will travel to your site bringing the parts along, saving you the extra shipping cost. Technical support should be available 24/7 to answer any of your medical imaging equipment and systems queries even after the replacement CT part has been installed.
Thousands of CT parts suppliers are available to choose from but only a handful give quality service. Choosing the right provider that will meet all your requirements will definitely save you time, money, hassle and a huge headache.