In this quick episode we take you behind the scenes of the Society of Radiology Physician Extenders (SRPE) to get to know some of the attendees. Listen in as a few of us share in the value of going to these conferences and what Radiologist Assistant (RA) students gain through their attendance. It is amazing the network you can build in conferences like these and it is what elevates and educates our community. If you are considering becoming an RA student or are a technologist who enjoys lectures from a Radiologist's perspective, these are great ways to get your CEUs! Check out the SRPE websit ..read more

This week our featured guest host is Kenzi Samuelson.  Mrs. Samuelson has been practicing in the industry as an ultrasound tech for almost a decade and wanted to come on the open mic to share her experiences in the profession.  Listen in as we engage in conversations and learn more about our struggles, how to overcome them and ways that we can continue to progress in our profession.   In this episode we start out by sharing what inspired Mrs. Samuelson to enter the industry and where her experiences have brough her up to know.  She speaks on entering the prof ..read more

For this episode we invited A Couple Of Rad Techs Podcast, Chaundria Singleton, on to collaborate and connect as one platform for the evening.  We speak candidly on current events and the effects they have on our profession and how we can lead together to continue the rise in our voices.  Check out the timeline below an listen to the conversation flow.   Timeline: (00:52) Opening and introduction (03:13) How Chaundria got her start in the medical imaging industry and finding her passion. (06:11) Finding the pathway from graduating, constraining, and then going into mu ..read more

In this episode we spend time in casual conversation with fellow RA and friend Wesley Shay.  We hit on many topics but during the whole conversation you can hear how social media and word of mouth impact our profession.  As we look at moving forward, consider what impact you want to make and how to make it more constructive.   Timeline: (00:51) Intro and introducing Wesley Shay. (02:39) Meeting Wesley and presenting at the conferences. (04:41) Coming together and validating the information of our profession through the RA 101 lectures. (10:03) Job market trends, crede ..read more

This week host Marcelene Forbus took to the open mic to share the inspiration for our recent social media post on recognizing the foundation that radiology has.  Listen in as she takes you on an in-depth look into developing self-recognition, speaking respect, and understanding that we all already have everything we need to make an impact.   Timeline: (00:51):  Marcelene opens the show. (01:32):  Sharing on recent conference, collaborating among societies, and reaffirmed support for the RA. (03:15):  Speaking on the post “just going to be blunt for ..read more

This week we got a few of us RA's to come together and discuss some of the positive things we are seeing in the profession and what the positive moment is bringing with it. Listen in as Marcelene Forbus, Reece Burgoon, Derek Maderios, Sue Wertz, Sean Wiley, and Will Bryant hit on topics like career opportunities, recognition with legislators, state/national discussions, RA travelers, and attending the ARPE and SRPE conferences. We want to thank all of those who listen to the podcast and advocate for the profession. Advocacy is more than just seeing the value in the RA pathway, it's about adv ..read more

On this episode we get the honor to sit and visit with Jason Newmark and Kim Evans with the AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management.  We wanted to know more about the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credentials and the value that this certification can bring to those of us in leadership positions!  Enjoy the listen as we hit many of the topics that are happening in our departments, as we all learn and grow stronger together!   Timeline: (00:51) Introduction: Jason Newmark and Kim Evans. (04:49) Finding how we connect with common backgrounds. (05:4 ..read more

This week we got the opportunity to visit with James Armo, who joined us all the way from Ghana, Africa.  In this episode we look at some of the differences between the educational programs overseas in comparison to the United States and what are the things that connect us as professionals.   We were so grateful to have had this chance to visit with Mr. Armo and we are wishing him the best as he hits the career force and works towards higher education!   Timeline: (00:53) Introduction and meeting James Armo. (02:12) Education, future certifications, learning apps ..read more

Today’s episode we get to sit down with featured guest host, James Reaves (RT, CT, MR), to learn more about how the Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologist (GSRT) is working towards strengthen recognition in their state.   One of the ways that they are doing this, is through visiting the Georgia Capitol and educating on the importance of our profession.  This episode gives you an inside look at the rules being promulgated and HB 434 and how other states can put together their own capitol visits.   Timeline: (00:51) Introducing guest host James Reaves (05:04) Th ..read more

On this episode we share our mic with Texas Lobbyist, Kyle Frazier, as he shares open advice on what advocacy for radiology-based professionals should look like.  He spends time sharing the importance a lobbyist can play in the legislative role, how to advocate effectively, and the importance of making connections with representatives.  This episode of all about empowering our process and educating consistently on our roles, with/without legislation in process.   Mr. Frazier joins us with an extensive history in advocacy and has spent more than 3 decades in his role as ..read more