A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast

Learn more about Siemens Healthineers' mobile mammography program here: https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/mammography?stc=ushc220440

Imagine a bustling day in Philadelphia where a mobile mammogram machine rolls into an underserved community, bringing health services right to the doorstep of those who need it most. We dive into a heartfelt discussion about the importance of accessibility in healthcare, especially for women who often face barriers when it comes to getting screened for breast cancer. One of our guests shares a touching moment when a woman, after receiving her mammogram, immediately calls her mother, speaking in her native tongue, and urges her community to take action. It’s a powerful reminder that health awareness can spread through personal connections, not just through flashy ads or billboards. As we unpack this story, we highlight how this grassroots approach, fueled by community trust and familial bonds, can lead to a significant impact. This isn’t just about machines; it’s about empowering women and ensuring they know that caring for their health is a priority. Throughout the conversation, we touch on the stories of women who may not have had easy access to mammograms before this initiative. We discuss how this program doesn’t just provide a medical service, but also fosters a sense of community and support. It’s about breaking the stigma and starting conversations—because when one woman tells another to get checked, it creates a ripple effect that can save lives. The episode resonates with a message of hope, community, and the belief that everyone deserves access to vital healthcare services. We're not just talking stats; we're sharing real stories that make you feel the weight of this cause. So, grab a cup of coffee, kick back, and get ready to be inspired by the power of community action and the vital role that mobile health services play in bridging gaps in healthcare access. We promise, it’s a casual chat, but with a serious punchline about why every woman should prioritize her health. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a call to action!

Takeaways:

• Mobile mammogram machines are game-changers, bringing vital services to underserved areas.
• Community connections are key; one woman’s call sparked a mammogram movement in Philadelphia.
• Access to healthcare isn't just about machines, it's about people spreading the word.
• True access means women empowering each other to prioritize their health and wellbeing.

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Karen Anderson shares how she moved from mammography into leadership, mobile breast imaging, community outreach and a corporate career with Siemens Healthineers.

Sponsored by Siemens Healthineers

Let me be real with you, this episode is the kind that makes a Mammography and Radiologic Technologist stop and go "wait, what?" I sat down with Karen Anderson, Scientific Marketing Manager and Key Opinion Leader Manager for North American Women's Health at Siemens Healthineers. She's been a mammographer for 37 years and still scans on Saturdays. Karen walked me through how she turned a 3-to-6-month wait at her old breast center into a 3-day turnaround, how she raised $42 million to build a new one from the ground up, and how Siemens' mobile units are now bringing 15-minute screenings, 4.8-second image sweeps, and 50-degree wide-angle tomosynthesis straight into communities that need it most.

If you're a tech thinking about mammography, mobile imaging, or community health as your next move, this one's for you.

Bring a mobile unit to your community → Community Outreach Program link

In this episode:

• How Karen turned a 3-to-6-month mammogram backlog into a 3-day wait, then raised $42 million to expand access even further
• What actually happens during a 15-minute mobile mammogram, from registration to results
• Why Siemens' 50-degree wide-angle tomo and 4.8-second scan time matter for image quality and patient comfort
• How hospitals and health systems can partner with Siemens to bring a mobile mammography unit into their own community
• Real patient stories from the Philadelphia mobile unit, including a woman too afraid of radiation to get screened, and a man who showed up with a mammogram referral in hand
• Career advice for technologists considering mammography or mobile/community imaging as their next move

Guest: Karen Anderson, Scientific Marketing Manager and Key Opinion Leader Manager for North American Women's Health, Siemens Healthineers. Registered radiologic technologist and mammographer with 37 years of experience, former breast center director who raised $42 million to fund a new facility.

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about Siemens Healthineers mobile mammography and how to request a unit: PennMedicine.org/MobileMammo
• MQSA 30-day results reporting standard (referenced in episode)

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Mentioned in this episode:

Rachel the Radiographer

Radiologic Technologist Career Options Nobody Told You About

Let me ask you something. When you got into imaging, how many doors did somebody show you?

If your answer is three — management, travel, or keep scanning — you were working from the same incomplete menu most of us were handed. And that menu has been passed down from director to tech to student for decades.

This episode is about what's been sitting in the back of the kitchen the whole time.

In this episode:

• Why the career options most radiologic technologists know are not a reflection of what actually exists — they're a reflection of what the person giving advice was shown
• Why hospitals were never designed to be your career development center — and what that means for how you plan your next move
• The full expanded menu: application specialists, clinical education roles, PACS administration, imaging informatics, healthcare sales, leadership tracks that don't require managing people, and travel and per diem strategy done right
• Why feeling stuck is not a character flaw — it's a curriculum gap
• How to start investigating roles inside your own institution right now, before you make any big moves

Take the free Career Pivot Assessment → here 7 questions. 3 minutes. It shows you exactly where you are and what your next move could look like.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Rachel the Radiographer

AI in Radiology: Are Radiologic Technologists Being Replaced or Redefined?

If you’ve ever felt your stomach drop when someone mentions AI in your department, this episode is for you.

Chaun sits down with Jordan Hermiller, MHA, RT(R)(QM), CPHQ — a radiologic technologist and Technical Manager at Agfa Radiology Solutions — to cut through the noise around AI in radiography. Jordan has been a working rad tech, a radiology manager, a university instructor, and a published researcher. Now he works at the intersection of clinical practice and real-world AI implementation. He gets both sides.

In this episode:

• Why AI feels so dominant in radiology right now — and what’s actually driving it

• The difference between real AI and rebranded automation — and how to tell them apart

• What “autonomous x-ray” actually means in a real clinical environment

• How workforce shortages and AI intersect — and what that means for your job

• New roles opening up for radiologic technologists as AI becomes standard

• When to trust an AI recommendation — and when to push back

This episode is brought to you in paid partnership with Agfa Radiology Solutions.

Connect with Jordan Hermiller: LinkedIn

Learn more about Agfa Radiology Solutions: Website Link

AI (CE) Webinar: https://agfaradiologysolutions.com/campaigns/https-agfaradiologysolutions-com-ai_impact_in_radiography/

RadX Case Competition: https://agfaradiologysolutions.com/campaigns/radx-radiology-administration-challenge/

Agfa Website: https://agfaradiologysolutions.com/

Links referenced in this episode:

1. ahra.org
2. asrt.org
3. clevelandclinic.org

This episode was created in paid partnership with Agfa Radiology Solutions. All opinions expressed by Chaundria Singleton are her own.

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Think Radiology is just about pushing buttons and taking pictures? Think again. In this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, Chaun gets "100% real" about why she stumbled into this profession—it wasn't a "calling," it was a quest for independence and a career that didn't involve mucus. We explore how a 20-year career in radiologic technology can be a chameleon, allowing you to move from X-ray and CT into informatics, education, and even becoming a published author.

In this episode, we discuss:

1. The Launchpad Effect: Why medical imaging is a gateway to the entire medical world, not just a clinical job.
2. The "Roommate Factor": How this career provides the financial foundation for independence and a lifestyle you love.
3. Endless Modalities: A breakdown of paths from MRI and Mammography to Radiation Safety and Forensics.
4. Beyond the 9-to-5: The truth about schedules, travel work, and avoiding the "Sunday scaries."

Resources Mentioned:

1. A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast: Dive into past episodes about informatics and specialized modalities.
2. Career Questions? Drop your thoughts in the comments or reach out for a roadmap on how to start your own pivot.

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You’re Good at Your Job. That’s No Longer Enough.

A wake-up call for radiologic technologists and medical imaging professionals who feel stuck, burned out, or invisible in their careers.

Here's why:

You can be excellent at your job and still quietly disappear from your profession.

In this solo episode of A Couple of Rad Techs, we’re talking directly to radiologic technologists and medical imaging professionals who are skilled, dependable, and tired—but starting to feel stuck, overlooked, or disconnected.

This is not a motivational episode.

It’s a career reality check.

Being good at your job used to be enough. In today’s medical imaging landscape, it isn’t.

Technology is accelerating. Scope pressure is real. Decisions about radiology and radiation therapy are being made every day—and many working technologists are not in the room when they happen.

In this episode, we cover:

1. The silent career mistake many technologists make without realizing it
2. Why professional isolation feels safe at first—and costly later
3. What technologists actually lose when they disengage from the profession
4. The difference between being employed and being connected
5. Why burnout grows faster in isolation
6. What ASRT and professional societies really provide beyond CEUs
7. Why visibility—not just competence—is becoming the dividing line

This conversation is for medical imaging technologists who:

1. Are good at what they do
2. Care about the profession
3. Feel tired, skeptical, or burned out
4. Haven’t fully stepped away—but haven’t fully stepped in either

You don’t need to do everything.

You do need to stop standing on the sidelines of your own profession.

1. Competence alone no longer protects your career
2. Professional isolation is still a decision—even when it feels passive
3. You can’t negotiate, pivot, or prepare for changes you don’t know about
4. Connection creates visibility, leverage, and options
5. Professional societies function as career infrastructure—not extras

If this episode hit, don’t brush it off.

Take one step that reconnects you to the profession.

Visit asrt.org

Review the salary data

Reconnect with your state society

You don’t need to do everything.

You just need to stop being invisible.

A Couple of Rad Techs is a podcast for radiologic technologists, MRI techs, CT techs, radiation therapists, and medical imaging professionals who want more clarity, confidence, and longevity in their careers—without leaving the field.

Hosted by a 20+ year medical imaging professional, this show blends real experience, honest conversations, and practical insight from inside the profession.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Rachel the Radiographer

So, you’re sitting there wondering if it’s too late to dive back into school for MRI at 37, while juggling a toddler and your full-time gig. Let me tell you, age is just a number, my friend! With over 20 years in radiologic tech, I’ve got the scoop: your experience and wisdom can totally work in your favor. We chat about the real deal of going back to school—like how it’s not just about age, but more about having a solid plan and support system. From cutting back hours to figuring out childcare, it’s all about knowing what you need to keep that hustle alive. So, let’s break it down and tackle those worries together!

Ever found yourself wondering if you're too old to hit the books again? Well, our chat today dives into the heart of that conundrum. Picture this: you’re 37, juggling a toddler and a full-time job, and you’re eyeing a shiny new path in MRI technology. Sounds like a wild ride, right? But hold on, because age is just a number, my friend! With over 20 years in the radiologic tech game, I've got the scoop: your experience, your wisdom, and your fierce determination might just make you the perfect candidate for this challenge. Forget what the naysayers say! The real question is—are you ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into something that’ll demand your time and energy for a couple of intense years? Spoiler alert: if you’ve got a plan, you can totally do this! And don’t forget to picture yourself six months in, because it’s gonna be a ride, but a totally achievable one if you prep right. So, let’s get to it!

Takeaways:

• You might be wondering if being 37 and going back to school is crazy, but it's totally doable!
• Experience and wisdom can work in your favor when starting a new career path, trust me on this.
• Balancing school, work, and family is tough, but having a solid support system makes it easier.
• Don't let age deter you from pursuing your dreams; focus on what your reality looks like instead.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Rachel the Radiographer

1. What is Forensic Imaging?
2. The role of CT and X-ray in Forensics.
3. How to get started as a Forensic Radiographer.
4. The difference between clinical and post-mortem radiology.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. University of New Mexico
2. New Mexico Office of Medical Investigator

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Mentioned in this episode:

Rachel the Radiographer

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Starting your journey in Radiologic Technology? In this episode, we share the 'Real Talk' on what it takes to succeed in Radiology School. From why the 'why' matters more than the 'how,' to using sticky notes for active recall, we’re helping you study to understand—not just to pass the ARRT. Start your career with the end in mind—learn how to build a foundation that allows you to pivot later.

Takeaways:

1. Starting Radiologic Technology School? Remember to learn the 'why' behind procedures, not just the 'how'.
2. Sticky notes are your best friends in school; use them everywhere to remember important concepts.
3. Always study to truly understand the material, not just to ace the tests and get good grades.
4. It's totally okay to say 'I don't know'—it builds trust and shows that you're eager to learn.
5. Rad Tech Student Tips
6. Radiology School Survival Guide
7. ARRT Exam Prep
8. Radiologic Science Study Habits
9. Clinical Rotations Advice

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Mentioned in this episode:

Rachel the Radiographer

Rachel the Radiographer

This trailer episode of A Couple of Rad Techs shares how CT scans are changing the game when it comes to forensic radiology and imaging, especially with the shortage of pathologists.

Subscribe to the podcast to hear the full episode coming Monday!

Mentioned in this episode:

Rachel the Radiographer