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On this episode we are joined with Ryan Rosario (RT, CT, MR) who you may know by his handle “Radiographerryan”.  He joins us to share on how he has been tapping into social media to better educate on the role of Medical Imagers and the value we bring to medicine and patient care.   Below the timeline is a link to the RA role and practice standards set forth by the ASRT   Timeline: ·      (0:37) In...

A group of RA's comes together to share on debunking the myths that surround the profession and share on the growth within the profession. Together we hit some of the harder topics surrounding salary, the current job market, how we practice in states without RA licensure, and how we can better educate on our profession. Marcelene Forbus and Reece Burgoon were joined by some of our fellow RA&#3...

* Disclaimer: This podcast was solely designed with the purpose of engaging with other imaging professionals. The individuals in this episode are Medical Imaging professionals and NOT physicians. The content in this episode are based on things we (as Medical Imagers) have learned at professional conferences, working within the industry, and through our educational experiences. For the best informa...

Hosts Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) and Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) come on and share a few things that are happening with the podcast, RA statistics/support, upcoming episodes, and some CEU/Society events! Here is what you can catch up on... Timeline: (0:37) Intro (2:29) Webpage update with forum page, how to connect on our website. (6:20) Upcoming: RA roundtable #2, debunking fact from fiction. (11:12)...

This weeks episode is all about understanding your states affiliate to the ASRT and state representation of the profession. On this episode we got to sit with some of the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologist (LSRT) board to hear what they have done to continue success and the value societies have to offer with becoming a member. Thank you Allison Puente (MSRS, RT, CT), Sarah Barnes (MBA, R...

On this episode guest host Michael Lawerre (MS, RRA, RPA, RT (VI)(SVIR)) comes on to share with us how his pathway through X-ray, CT, IR and Cath Lab have all aided in his pathway through the Radiologist Assistant (RA). Mr. Lowerre shares on tips for those considering the IR/Cath Lab route and what that role looks like for those wanting to pursue that avenue. We also go through some of our struggl...

Featured guest, Kristin Beinschroth (MPH, BSRS, RT (R), CHES), comes back on to walk us through how to look for the right program, what various advanced degrees bring to you, AI, and how education is one of the avenues to seeing Medical Imagers recognized as "professional". Timeline: 0:36- Intro 3:42- ASRT meeting updates and being recognized as a professional 6:39- The shift from Associ...

Newly graduated Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA), Ryan Thompson, comes back on to join us on this weeks open mic. Ryan shares a little bit on how life has been since graduating and together we share casual conversation about starting out in this advanced pathway and our experiences. Episode Timeline: (0:36) Introduction (1:37) Special Thank You and speaking about other educational podcasters...

Featured guest host, Tobias Gilk (MRSO, MRSE), sits down with hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to go over everything safety for MRI. Mr, Gilk speaks of his passion for advocating for more regulated and defined safety standards of MRI and things we can implement in the future.  Timeline: (1:13) Introduction of Tobias Gilk (3:23) Better Advocating for MRI safety, having c...

Featured guest host, Tobias Gilk (MRSO, MRSE), sits down with hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to go over everything safety for MRI. Mr, Gilk speaks of his passion for advocating for more regulated and defined safety standards of MRI and things we can implement in the future. Timeline: (0:35) Introduction of Tobias Gilk. (3:59) Learning about how architecture and MRI ad...

Fellow RA, Will Bryant (RT, RRA), joins us with featured guest host and Radiology Resident, Dr. Khazi. Together we speak on many of the education of going to medical school and residency, sharing on the importance of education, and better educating on the pathway of becoming an Interventional Radiologist. We speak about his education and training in collaboration with Radiologist Assistants (RA&#3...

This week on the open mic we welcome Aaron Scott (NM, NMAA) as he shares how shares his unique start into the medical imaging profession, specifically into nuclear medicine. Mr. Scott shares throughout his time in medical imaging a desire to learn more and further his education and speaks about how professional societies have contributed to his continued inspiration for growth. We also got the cha...

On this unique episode we got to share the open mic with 11 Radiologist Assistants (including hosts Marcelene Forbus and Reece Burgoon). Our featured guests for this episode include fellow RA's: Jon Marx, Sean Wiley, Danielle Bradbury, Wesley Shay, Anthony Wray, Susan Wertz, Joe Ferreri, Chris Young, and David Hardwick. The panel of RA's open up to offer advice to help you standout in your...

In this upcoming episode you will hear from 11 RA's working in the industry as we offer advice for those considering this pathway. The advice we offer can relay into any level of advancement in any modality and how to better stand out in the departments your working in!

On this episode hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) share about some of the things they have learned over the course of starting this podcast. Learning more in-depth about various avenues our career paths we can take and some of the tips and tricks we have learned along the way. As we did this podcast we got to learn how everyone else is working but we as RA's don'...

On this episode we get to sit and visit with fellow Radiologist Assistant (RA), Joseph Ferreri (RRA, RPA, RT, VI), and hear about his start in radiology and becoming certified in VI. He shares how all the prior working experiences in Interventional Radiology and with the Radiologist who guided him on his career path. Mr. Ferreri is not shy about discussing the hardships faced when going back for a...

Pennsylvania House Speaker and fellow Radiologic Technologist Brian Cutler comes on to join us on the open mic! Listen in as we learn what brought him to start his career in radiology and how advancing in his department led him into the legislative career path. Representative Cutler does an amazing job at showcasing the importance of our roles, education, training, and why state by state recogniti...

Educator, Bryan Ubalde (MHL, RT R/CT), comes on the open mic to talk about an array of topics. We walk through the start of his career with him and how he found his passion for radiology and end the episode elaborating on some of the Radiologist Assistant (RA) roles and responsibilities. Listen in as he shares about the importance of not becoming complacent and achieving the goals that you have se...

Brandy Cusson (RT, A.S., PBT) and Terrence Licciardi (RT, RPA) come on to visit about New Hampshire legislation. Ms. Cusson is the President of the New Hampshire Society of Radiology Technologist (NHSRT) and currently sits a Chair on the NH Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Licensing Board. Mr. Licciardi Is a constituent of NH and sits as the Chair for the Certification Board of Radiology Prac...

This week we sit down with Jennifer Thompson (Ed. D, MSM, BSRT, RT (R)(QM)(ARRT)) to discuss Tennessee HB 1388 and SB 1191. Ms. Thompson guides us through a timeline of prior TN law, leading us into today's legislative concerns with removing state licensure of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy professionals and LMRT guidelines. All the topics that are discussed have been provided with supp...

Jonathan Marx (RT, RRA) comes on the open mic to join hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to share in conversation over our profession. Mr. Marx's episode is so much about our background as medical imagers and how the advancement into other modalities/RRA offers elevation of the entire profession. This hits home, as it is just as much about our foundation as it is abou...

In this episode Danielle Bradbury (MIS, RT(R), RRA) comes on the mic with us to share how she made her way into radiology and the different avenues her career path has taken.  She shares advice on how to enter the industry side of things, what that looks like, and the options that are out there to progress into.  We spend some time midway through going over the new advancements in imagin...

Featured guest, Kristin Beinschroth (MPH, BSRS, RT (R), CHES), joins us to share on many of the current events happening within our profession and the effects they have on each of us.  We are follow many of Mrs. Beinschroth's social media accounts and love how she uses this to connect with students and those of us in the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy communities.  During this epi...

This week fellow RA, Robert Evers (MSc, RT (R) (MR) (CV) (CT), RRA), joins hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT (R), RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT (R), RRA) and shares with us his pathways through his extensive career.  We get to learn about how his RT role led him through his career path as a Director of Operations and Physician Practice Manager and how others can venture down the liaison route. Together...

On this episode we got to sit down with educator, Jennifer Clayton RT (R), and her former student, Sydney Kasner (RT (R) (M), as we hit some of the harder less talked about topics.  The start out by sharing how they got their starts in the medical imaging industry and the journey that they have had leading them through their professional careers. Together we hit one of the harder and less tal...