AARC Perspectives

AARC President Carl Hinkson and Executive Director Dan Garrett discuss the Elevate path of the strategic plan. They look at what this means for the profession, why it's important, and some of the milestones already met. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In the latest episode of the AARC Perspectives podcast, Jon Inkrott, RRT, RRT-ACCS, discusses the Transport specialty and the value of supporting the section. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we discuss with Mary Martinasek, PhD, CPH, MCHES, RRT, about vaping among adolescents and young adults. Specifically, we review the findings of a recent study about the prevalence of vaping among physically active youth. We also dive into how RTs can help patients, parents, and their communities. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! L...

In our latest episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Brady Scott, Dana Evans, and David Eitel about their experiences at this year’s Summer Forum, takeaways from the event, and how professional development events help your career. We also look ahead and discuss what attendees can expect at Congress 2022.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this AARC Perspectives episode, we talk with JJ Valdez, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, a collegiate educator with the goal of inspiring the next generation of clinicians to elevate the standard of health care. He discusses the value of using social media to engage with colleagues and help grow the profession. He also shares his tips on strengthening your social media presence. Send us your thoughts on th...

In today’s episode, we’re talking with Linda Nozart, MPH, BSRT, RRT, AE-C, is the Administrative Director of the Asthma Education Program in NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull. She shares her passion for the profession and working with asthma patients. She’ll also discuss her career path and what led her to this current role and the benefit and rewards it offers.   Send us your thoughts on this podca...

In today's episode, we're talking with Zach Gantt, RRT, FAARC, about  Value-Based Respiratory Care. Zach discusses the importance of getting paid for respiratory services and outcomes in the value-based model. Zach is the Founder and CEO of Encore Healthcare, providing outcome-based respiratory programs and software in the post-acute care setting. Zach founded Encore with a vision of rad...

AARC talks with Medline to learn how they are elevating the RT profession and working to improve overall efficiency. Episode guests include Donna Mosakowski, Vice President of the Respiratory Division, Patrick Griffin, Vice President of National Field Sales, and James Donegan, Clinical Resource Manager.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Tiffany Christiansen, a cystic fibrosis patient, patient advocate, and our Congress LIVE! 2021 keynote speaker. She shares her experience with the disease (and her two double-lung transplants), diving into what it’s like being on a ventilator and the stigma of lung transplantation. A common theme shared by Christiansen is the importance of bringin...

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with ECRI employee Brad Bonnette, about their recent recommendations for disinfection of ventilators.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with AARC Historian Trudy Watson, on the rich history of the AARC. With 75 years under our belt, we are excited to see what the future holds for respiratory therapy.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

We speak with AARC member and respiratory therapist, John Priest, who currently serves as an ECMO specialist at Boston Children's Hospital. Hear from John and how he has grown his career in ECMO.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

We speak with this year's recipient of the 2021 award, Martina Compton, about her philosophies in patient advocacy.   Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

We speak with president and co-founder of The FACES Foundation, Sharman Lamka. Listen along as we discuss the history of the foundation and how the National Patient Advocacy Award came about.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we speak with Georgianna Sergakis, Jessica Schweller, and Sarah Varekojis about APRT. Specifically, the program this team created together and what is included in the program.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives we speak with David Gibson. David is a tobacco treatment specialist and has been an RT since 1990. We talk with David and discuss why it's important to take time for the caregiver.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Krystal Craddock, MSRC, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, CCM, and dive into how her team celebrates RC week. She gives helpful ideas to managers and discusses why it’s important to celebrate year-round. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In today's episode, Andrew Klein discusses his respiratory therapy role as a clinical specialist. He defines the role and discusses how it was a good fit for his career path. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of Industry Insights, we talk with Medtronic about how they are bringing together the technology and the clinician perspective. We also discuss how Medtronic continues to support the respiratory therapy profession. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, Jasmine Brown, MS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, COPD-Ed, CHSE, shares what it means to be an intentional patient advocate. She also discusses how this proactive measure will help in your efforts to deliver the best patient care.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we chat with Aaron Light, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, to learn how a Missouri community college evolved to offer a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In today's episode of Industry Insights, AARC talks with Vyaire to learn more about how they're working to support the respiratory therapy profession and overall patient care. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In the final episode of the Aerogen three-part Industry Insights podcast series, we talk with Jim Fink to discuss lessons learned from COVID-19 and where the profession is headed. Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

Part two of our three-part Aerogen series, Industry Insights discusses the latest recommendations for aerosol delivery in the COVID-19 era. These are industry podcasts sponsored by Aerogen Ltd.  Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org 

In this episode of AARC Perspectives, we talk with Adam Levine, BSRT, RRT, and ECMO Specialist, who discusses his plan to run the virtual Boston Marathon to support his hospital community. Links Adam's Facebook Donation Page Adam's GoFundMe page Send us your thoughts on this podcast Thank you for listening! Learn more at aarc.org