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This week we are joined with guest hosts Christine Eckenrod (R, CT, MR) and Tiffany Shaffer (RT) come on the air to share about the value of being a clinical instructor (CI) can bring.  There are many benefits outside of financial gain and we share each of our experiences in teaching and the ways in which it has given back during our careers.  In this episode we all learn that “everyone has something to offer” -Christine Eckenrod.

A special congratulations to Ms. Shaffer as she won Clinical Instructor of the year award at Penn College. What an amazing accomplishment to receive from the students you are educating and training.

Timeline:

·      (00:37) Intro

·      (02:36) Teaching others offers its own unique perks

·      (05:16) Reflecting on being a student and picking up on the tools to better your skillset.

·      (06:40) Difficulties in finding those who want to be a Clinical Instructor and bringing value to an unpaid role.

·      (09:22) Requirements to become a Clinical Instructor and what extra it requires out of their typical work day.

·      (14:38) The difference between a Clinical Instructor and a Clinical Coordinator/Director.

·      (15:16) Cohort sizes and per/post covid.

·      (17:32) Clinical rotations offered to those who attend Penn College’s radiology based programs.

·      (18:34) RT students working with RA professionals

·      (19:56) How being a Clinical Instructor can lead towards advancing your career to transition into the educational career path.

·      (21:01) How teaching others has its benefits as we each share what we gain in the process.

·      (24:58) Advice for those considering becoming Clinical Instructors and recognizing that we all have something to offer.

·      (28:54) Light bulb moments and the ability to enhance others skillsets.

·      (30:01) CEU Courses that the ASRT offers to those who want to make the tack into becoming a Clinical Instructor.

·      (31:35) How educators can use podcasts and directed readings during their didactic training and how those discussions can make an impact on students.

·      (34:21) Working with the RA/PA, learning about the role, and getting the right information out.

·      (38:11) MARCA legislation and a special congratulations to the Anesthesiologist Assistant.

·      (40:22) Discussions as we come closer to wrapping things up

·      (40:35) Closing 

We want thank Mrs. Eckenrod and Ms. Shaffer for coming on with us and sharing on the value Clinical Instructors have in the industry.  Students are the future of our profession and the clinical skills that technologist have to offer brings value to future generations.  We were honored to have these conversations.

This week’s guest hosts are Terrence Licciardi  (RA) and Elizabeth Eslich (RA) who come on to share in conversation with us about how we practice in state with/without licensure of the Radiologist Assistant (RA). Please check out our website at www.collaborationra.com for any of the information regarding how RA’s practice.

Timeline:

·      (00:37) Intro

·      (02:00) Opening discussing about the episode and the coming together of the RRA and RPA in state-by-state legislation.

·      (04:09) Defining what certification, licensure, and Physician Delegation Act are and what purpose each of them serves.

·      (05:57) Advice on where to find the best and accurate information when looking for licensure information.

·      (07:09) The importance role of credentialing and Physician Delegation Act in states with/without licensure.

·      (10:20) Why states resist licensure and the cost/resources of forming a state board.

·      (13:23) Different ways that state licensure/recognition can happen and how the RA does practice when there is no licensure.

·      (17:07) The huge piece, credentialing and how that works.

·      (21:03) How state licensure can affect the future of the profession and MARCA legislation.

·      (26:21) Closing remarks

A special thanks to Mr. Licciardi and Mrs. Eslich for coming on with us to share an open conversation with us. We hope this helps gain some clarity on how we do, what we are able to do!

Part 2 of the continued ASRT discussion!!

We sent an open invitation to the ASRT to hear about some of what's happening behind the scenes of the imaging profession.  We were thrilled to share the open mic with ASRT CEO, Melissa Pergola (ED.D., RT (R) (M), FASRT), and ASRT President, Brandon Smith (M.B.A., M.S.R.S, RT (R) (VI), CIIP).  Listen in and join us in a discussion on gaining perspective about the value of membership and what engaging the profession can do.  You are going to get an inside a look at some of the upcoming things happening in the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy profession. 

Timeline (Part1):

·      (00:37) Picking up where we left off!  

·      (01:46) Discussion about “initial observations” and the responsibilities of a technologist to understand what’s on the images that we obtain.

·      (03:18) Championing the people and the processes while recognizing that it is not a threat to others expertise.  

·      (05:28) A discussion on legislation and encroachment from other specialties while the ASRT/Technologist has never attempted to encroach on other medical professionals.

·      (12:38) Radiology is taking on social media to gain awareness and perspective of who we are as professionals and the work we do on a regular basis.

·      (14:47) Taking the time to thank those in the process while also recognizing that our roles are of value.

·      (20:39) ASRT’s PR campaign and what that is going to look like when it is released.

·      (23:16) Celebrating a profession that is over 103 yrs old and the equity that we have earned as imaging professionals.  How we can move forward to be “seen”.

·      (31:31) The juggle of working on a professional society and being a “person” and working on a board that has a goal of being more approachable to Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy professionals.

·      (36:01) Working in state societies and recognizing the boots on the ground efforts that are made.  Speaking on how those experiences can better enable you at a national level. We spend some times sharing on vacant spots or chairs that are being filled by the same person term after term.

·      (39:13) Being active in a society doesn’t always mean sitting on the board, volunteering is a great opportunity to be involved.

·      (42:26) Ways to get involved in your profession. The ASRT encourages others to reach out directly with the board to find ways to help keep the profession moving forward.

·      (44:48) As we near closing out the episode we openly discuss the work that it takes to keep societies and recognition of the profession on the forefront of the work that is being done.

·      (46:39) Closing statements. 

A huge thank you for the ASRT, Melissa Pergola, and Brandon Smith for helping make this episode to happen!  We hope it was able to give listeners a front row seat to learning some of the things our national society is working towards, respecting the value we have always had, and learning how we are pushing the bar to recognition of our value.

Engage in this 2-part series!  We sent an open invitation to the ASRT to hear about some of what's happening behind the scenes of the imaging profession.  We were thrilled to share the open mic with ASRT CEO, Melissa Pergola (ED.D., RT (R) (M), FASRT), and ASRT President, Brandon Smith (M.B.A., M.S.R.S, RT (R) (VI), CIIP).  Listen in and join us in a discussion on gaining perspective about the value of membership and what engaging the profession can do.  You are going to get an inside a look at some of the upcoming things happen in the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy profession. 

Timeline (Part1):

·      (00:37) introductions.

·      (04:05) Congratulations to Melissa Pergola and Brandon Smith for being sworn in and recognized in their new positions with the ASRT!

·      (04:37) A personal look into what the day to day is like as CEO of the ASRT.

·      (07:05) Budling the relationship between Radiologist and Technologist.

·      (09:46) Learning more on the role of the President’s role on the ASRT and the indicatives that are being set forth and a first-hand look into how we are going to achieve recognition and visibility of the profession.

·      (19:26) It’s not a “me thing” it’s a we thing” and fulfilling a promise.

·      (20:19) Recognizing and honoring the past to be able to build for the future and pushing the bar.

·      (22:25) Being aware of state by state legislation, being tapped in, elevating/progressing the profession and seeing beyond the CEUs.

·      (26:38) Sustaining a society through COVID and being a contributor to the future of the profession.

·      (31:18) ASRT’s avenues and programs to teach on advocacy and engaging in the profession.

·      (33:08) Learning about those behind the scenes working in the ASRT; their contributions and value that they bring to the profession.

·      (35:59) How politics plays a huge role in your career and putting yourself in the middle of the work that is being done.

·      (39:35) Finding value in not only the work you do, but the value in the work others are doing to care for our patients and loved ones.

·      (40:46) The purpose and work from the ASRT and recognizing the work they are doing to uphold the investment of membership.

·      (43:14) Finding value and passion in the work that we do and leaving the profession better than we found it.

·      (46:26) Exit…To be continued

A huge thank you for the ASRT, Melissa Pergola, and Brandon Smith for helping make this episode to happen!  We hope it was able to give listeners a front row seat to learning some of the things our national society is working towards, respecting the value we have always had, and learning how we are pushing the bar to recognition of our value.

On this week’s episode Hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) invited an AI based company to come on and share how this technology is advancing the MRI space!  Our featured guest host, Gil Shetrit, takes time to share about Medic Vision Imaging Solutions and how this integration enhances image quality and improves the overall experiences of patients, technologists, and physicians.

A special thanks to Rotem Koren for sharing with us about this unique company and helping pull everything together to make this episode a success! 

Timeline:

·      (00:37) Intro

·      (00:37) Meeting Gil Shetrit

·      (01:55) Introduction into Medic Vision, enhancing image quality, improved workflow, improved scan time, and improved patient experiences.

·      (03:37) Opening up to embracing AI and global trends.

·      (05:23) Personal experiences during MRI scan and how AI can shorten time in the bore, enhance image quality, and improve efficiency.

·      (07:33) Educating and seeing professional processes in play can demonstrate the positive impacts it can have in a department.

·      (09:33) Positive impacts while keeping image quality first!

·      (11:13) How the Medic Vision software works from a technologist standpoint.

·      (13:01) Integration of AI software on single/multiple scanners and different model types.

·      (15:06) How this software is global, FDA approved, and ways the post processing can be completed.

·      (17:04) How AI is our friend

·      (20:38) Decreased scan times offer the ability to perform exams without sedation in some instances, possibly decreasing additional risks.

·      (22:03) Evidence and support in the process utilizing AI.

·      (25:25) Implementation of technology with seamless integration among technologist and radiologist.

·      (30:09) Seeing is believing with advancements in people and processes.

·      (33:11) Closing discussions and future conferences for networking with Medic Vision.

·      (35:21) Closing

We truly want to thank Medic Vision for taking the time to visit with us and educate us on how AI is being used in the MRI space.  It was truly our honor to have made these connections that turned into a great podcast episode!  

To learn more, be sure to check out their webpage at https://www.medicvision.com 

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) Intro

·      (1:39) Tapping into social media to share on our roles as Medical Imagers.

·      (6:48) Ryan’s start as a technologist and what he aspires to see in the future.

·      (8:00) Advice for others considering tapping into social media to share about our profession.

·      (12:11) Unity and forming bonds to continue in the strength of our profession.

·      (15:22) Encroachment in other states and understanding the importance of that voice.

·      (16:37) The Radiologist Assistant (RA) and understanding of RA/RT initial observations.

·      (19:37) The RA programs, preceptorship, completing education, and credentialing.

·      (22:39) Others in Medical Imaging understanding that elevating others and education offers many benefits.

·      (25:49) Sharing recent thoughts on programs offering management shadowing to RT students.

·      (27:47) Going through CT to cross train into MRI and the benefits.

·      (29:58) Discussion on interest into the RA pathway and how management type skillsets assist in the RA roles.

·      (34:40) Ryan’s personal thoughts on the podcast and what it was like to be a guest with us.

·      (35:03) Closing remarks.

Pages 23-31: RA and initial observations guidelines: https://www.asrt.org/docs/default-source/practice-standards/ps_raa.pdf?sfvrsn=1ae076d0_22

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's ( Wesley Shay, David Hardwick, Elisabeth Eslich, Derek Medeiros, Joseph Ferreri, and Heather Berge) to help gain different perspectives in these discussions.

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Information below explains salary survey and practice standards from the SRPE, ASRT, and ARRT and is all current to date:

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In this episode we get to sit down and visit with Mammographer (and fellow RT), Deborah Thames (MSRS, RT, (M)(Q)), to speak on the industry! We highlight many topics in this discussion and had a great time learning together on our various roles in the industry.

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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...

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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, RT, CT), and Caitlan Clark (MSRS, RT, CRA) for coming on with us and sharing about your society and advocacy!

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If you have any questions on advocacy, joining your states society, value in membership, the RT/RA pathway...or just anything in the profession; just ask! We got you covered, while we may not have the answer we will work hard to find you the right people who do! Visit us at www.collaborationra.com to learn more about us.