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This week we had the honor of sitting down with two Radiation Therapists, Clodagh Starrs (MSC, PCG, RTT) and Samantha Skubish (MS, RTT), to talk about the new advanced role as an Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist (APRT).  Exciting thing happening in our Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Community!!! In this episode we ask several questions that we are sure are on your minds.  We...

Nathan Smith BS, RT (R) (MR), comes on to share how his passion for medical imaging led into becoming the owner and operator of N Smith Consultants and the CEO and Co-founder of Imaging Diversified.  Mr. Smith walks us through his educational process and how a rotation through MRI would later lead him into starting his own career paths.  He spends some time sharing how he found this pass...

In this episode we got the pleasure to sit down with featured guest, Joel Horsford (BA, RT), to learn about his journey throughout his career in the medical imaging industry.  Currently Mr. Horsford is the VP of Client Operations at Medmo, where they help patients find the nearest imaging center for their radiology appointments.  Mr. Horsford is also the creator and host for new Fireside Chats, co...

Featured guest, Sean Newman (RT), comes on CollaborationRA to share a technologist perspective on the profession and about working directly with the Radiologist Assistant (RA) profession.  Mr. Newman joins our podcast with prior experience in Xray, CT, MRI, and is the supervisor at a level 1 trauma center. Mr. Newman talks is through his personal experiences throughout his career in radiology...

On this episode our featured guest, Chirag Patel (RT, CT, MR, RRA), comes on to share the most current updates to the RA profession and scope of practice standards in his home state of New Jersey.  He walks us through what that process looked like for him and where he would like to see the future of the RA profession to progress in New Jersey. Together we navigate the conversation through som...

Chirag Patel (RT, CT, MR, RRA) comes on with us to share about his experiences during his career in Radiology.  We go over various topics and he shares the exciting news on the new scope of practice changes for the RA profession in New Jersey. Tune in Tuesday Jan 10th for the full episode!

Hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) wanted to come on the air and wish everyone a Happy Holiday and blessed New Year!  We cannot wait to see what 2023 has in store for us all in our personal and professional loves!  See you all next year.

This week our featured guests are Matt McColgan and Joseph Kirk!  They work together with various imaging specialist to ensure radiation doses fall within our limits as professionals.  In this podcast they do a great job at highlighting the importance of everyone in the imaging industry; including dental and vet care. During this episode we take the time to understand the goals that each...

On this episode:  Associate Professor and Director, Joy Renner (MA, RT), and Radiologist Assistant, Chris Young (MRS, RRA, RT), join us as our featured guest hosts to take us through some of the various topics within our profession.  We get to learn about what brought them into the career field of radiology and what inspired them along the way.  During the discussion we talk through making the dec...

Fellow Radiologic Technologist and Radiation Therapist, Laura Nappi (RT (R)(T)(M) ARRT), enlightens us to the various aspects in Radiation Therapy and how certain modalities play a key role in the advanced treatments of cancers.  She takes the time to walk us through who all works closely with Radiation Therapist and the responsibilities they all share. During our discussion you will hear how...

Radiology Program Director and ASRT Speaker of the House , Daniel DeMaio (Med, RT, CT), comes on to share so many important aspects that medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals have to offer in the field of medicine.  Mr. DeMaio really highlights the importance of engaging within our profession to educate and demonstrate the importance of having qualified and credentialed staff behind...

Patient Experience Leader and author of "Better Than I Found It", Katherine Kalthoff (CPXP), joins hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to shares with us her inspiration throughout her career and in life.  During this  episode we really get to learn what the "Patient Experience" role is all about and how beneficial this role it is to enhancing satisfaction and saf...

Molly Barrett (RT, RPA, BSRT) comes on visit with hosts Will Bryan (RT, RRA) and Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) to share about her education and training in radiology.  She jumps right in and shares how she came into the radiology field, later obtaining her advanced education from Weber State University as an RPA. Ms. Barrett's passion and positive energy is captured as she speaks about patient c...

This weeks featured host, Laura Williams (B.S., RT(R) (MR) (CT) (MRSO) (MRSC)), comes on the podcast to share more about her start in radiography and her passion in working towards higher education.  She speaks more into the MRI profession and educates us about the MRSO and MRSC credentials.  We get a first hand look at what achieving those credentials looked like for her. We then dig in...

This episode we have featured guest, Susan Wertz (RT, RPA, RRA), who comes on to share about her background in radiology and the advocacy work she has been dedicated too.  Currently Ms. Wertz sits as the President of the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologist (PSRT) and she brings more than 41 years of experience to the field of radiology. Ms. Wertz shares about what her inspiration...

Featured guests, Seth Yager (RT, CT, VI) and Vicki Dillard (RT, CT, VI, RRA, MSRS), come on this episode to speak on everything Radiologist Assistant (RA) related.  Mr. Yager is an Interventional Technologist who is considering the Radiologist Assistant profession but still has many questions.  Mrs. Dillard  is an Associate Professor for an RA program and joins in the conversation to provide a mor...

This weeks featured guest host, Angelia Nelson (PHR, SHRM-CP) , comes on to share about her various roles in Human Resources and how she has worked directly with hiring multiple disciples within the imaging industry.  Mrs. Nelson offers advise for other HR representatives who might be seeking opportunities with private practices. Mrs. Nelson also shares how the "boots on the ground" mentality...

Featured guest hosts, Stefanie Manack (MS, CRA, RT (R)(VI)(M) and Judy Zakutny (35 years experience as a medical imager and holding credentials as RT, CT, MR), come on and share about their recent published article "Unseen seen side of imaging: Compassion fatigue, moral injury, and PTSD".  This article was originally featured on Auntminni.com on August 31st. https://www.auntminnie.com/index.a...

Featured guest hosts, Stefanie Manack (MS, CRA, RT (R)(VI)(M) and Judy Zakutny (35 years experience as a medical imager and holding credentials as RT, CT, MR), come on and share about their recent published article "Unseen seen side of imaging: Compassion fatigue, moral injury, and PTSD".  This article was originally featured on Auntminni.com on August 31st.  When hosts Marcelene Forbus...

Dr. Ahmed M. Fadl and Elizabeth Ezlich (RT, RRA) are our featured guest hosts for this episode.  Together they share about their experiences in the radiology field and the importance of collaborating together as a team.  Dr. Fadl starts the conversation by expressing the importance of advocating for the RA profession and why he wanted to join in the discussions. During the conversation w...

Elizabeth Eslich (RT, MRS, RRA) joins hosts Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) and Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) to discuss various topics within the imaging profession.  Mrs. Eslich takes us quickly through her history as an RT going into the RA profession and offers advise for those currently in the program. She continues on to share a simple but impactful statement of what MARCA represents to her and ad...

On this episode we are joined with Karlyn Labate (MHA, RT R), who is the Director for the radiology program at SUNY and the President elect for the New York State Society of Radiologic Sciences.  She spends time with hosts Maracelene Forbus (RT R, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT R, RRA) to share the importance of our impacts as working medical imaging professionals with students in radiology progr...

Radiation Therapist, Robin Mixon RT (R) (T), joins hosts Marcelene Forbus (Rt, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to share her experiences throughout her radiology career.  Mrs. Mixon shares about attending the RT program and how Radiation Therapy was always where she wanted to be. Ms. Mixon shares about the two routes for attending Radiation Therapy programs and what the clinical aspect looked...

Robert Mixon (RT, RPA, RRA) is our guest host featured on this episode of CollaborationRA where he talks about his experiences as an RT student and those who have mentored him throughout his career.  He shares how the RA education looked for him and what options were available to assist him while working and going to school full-time. Mr. Mixon also shares his thoughts on MARCA (Medicare Acce...

This week Rick Matthews (BSRS, RPA, RT, RA), joins Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) and shares with us how his passion for patient care, the love of family, and his experiences led to opening his company, Mobile Vascular Solutions.  Mr. Matthews takes the time to share with us why limb salvage is so important and how this company is working towards enhancing the lives of...