Connected health

Smart solutions for remote radiology  

Radiology team uses remote scanning to uphold patient care.

7 min
Andrea Lutz
Published on July 3, 2023

The University Hospital Essen established an innovative approach known as remote scanning whereby CT or MRI scans are carried out via remote control.

Remote scanning allows radiology technologists to work anywhere and at any time. This is a huge opportunity for the field of radiology. 
Watch video

Joint development of a remote scanning approach


Anton S. Quinsten is Chief Radiology Technologist & IT Administrator at the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology at University Hospital Essen, Germany.

Experts from University Hospital Essen worked with Siemens Healthineers to develop remote scanning. Watch video

Attractive employer


Beate Bontke is a specialist nurse for anesthesia and intensive care at the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology at University Hospital Essen, Germany.

Flexible staff scheduling

Creative ideas are always in demand

In the future, could medical technologists work for several hospitals on a freelance basis and access pending examinations via a platform solution? Watch video.

More time for patients


By Andrea Lutz
Andrea Lutz is a journalist and business trainer specialized on medical topics, technology, and healthcare IT. She lives in Nuremberg, Germany.