RT Sidebar

By Matt Pavlichko, Jonathan Butler, and Anna Hayes

What's RT Sidebar about?

Join RT Sidebar LIVE for practical advice based on real-world experience on the most pressing challenges facing Respiratory Leaders today. 

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RT Sidebar episodes:

06.13.2024
Episode 49 - Compact Licensure - what the heck is that?
Send us a Text Message. Thank you, Ron Pasewald, for joining the Barflies today! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of the community! Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE recording by registering here. If you have a suggestion for...
05.30.2024
Episode 48 - APRT from the “BAE” Mindy Conklin
Send us a Text Message. Hear Mindy's journey to becoming the first APRT! Join our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, June 11th HYPERACT Part II: Why Cannula Design Matters. Register Here for 12pm EST: https://vtherm.com/061101 Register Here for 3pm EST: https://vtherm.com/061102 Show notes: Join our...
05.21.2024
Episode 47 - Death and Dying
Send us a Text Message. In this heavy episode, the squad delves into the profound topic of death and dying, as requested by students at the Texas Society for Respiratory Care (TSRC). With a heartfelt warning, we advise against playing...
05.10.2024
Episode 46 - A Beautiful Collaboration with GW
Send us a Text Message. Hear from Maureen, Lisa, and Joe from George Washington on their leadership philosophy and the dream team! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of the community! Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE recording...
04.26.2024
Episode 45 - Self Care with Dana Stauffer
Send us a Text Message. Hear Dana Stauffer's story and how he reflects on self-care and boundaries! Ego is the enemy and we all need some PM! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of the...
04.05.2024
Episode 44 - Edi Mesa on Growing Up with RTs
Send us a Text Message. Today’s show is a live discussion with Edi Mesa. Edi details her life story about how she became diagnosed with lung cancer and COPD. Edi describes her life and growing up in hospitals, especially around...
12.18.2023
Episode 43 - Matt Monroe "Breaking the RT Ceiling"
Send us a Text Message. Anna , JB, and Matty P. coming at you LIVE from AARC; Matt Monroe from THE Ohio State discusses his voyage from Marine, to RT, to Administrator. RTs can and should become hospital leaders...
12.07.2023
Episode 42 - Interviewing 101 with Caleb Adams
Send us a Text Message. The squad is coming at you LIVE from AARC; Caleb discusses two different interviews, how he prepped, the questions asked, and Anna breaks down the STAR format for interviewing. Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group -...
11.30.2023
Episode 41 - The Godmother of Case Management
Send us a Text Message. On today's show, we close out COPD Awareness Month with the OG COPD Care Coordinator herself, Krystal Craddock! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of the community! Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE...
11.28.2023
Episode 40 - RT SNACK: Sharman Lamka and the FACES Foundation
Send us a Text Message. RT Snacks are short, bite-sized, digestible stories for RTs! This week's snack is live from AARC (sorry for the audio), featuring Sharman Lamka! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of...
11.14.2023
Episode 39 - Matthew Dartt
Send us a Text Message. The squad is coming at you LIVE from AARC; the squad brings you Matthew Dartt from the West Coast! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of the community! Join RT Sidebar's...
11.09.2023
Episode 38 - Veteran Voices
Send us a Text Message. An airman, a marine, and a sailor come on a podcast... This episode highlights Veterans who also happen to be RTs. Listen to Eddie, Matt, and Jamie's story! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a...
11.06.2023
RT Snack Episode 37 - AARC Congress 23
Send us a Text Message. The squad is coming at you LIVE from AARC! Quick snack (digestible, bite-size) from the AARC booth in Nashville. Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of the community! Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE...
11.02.2023
Episode 36 - Lori Tinkler, the Last Woman Standing
Send us a Text Message. Executive functioning skills and learning from failure with the CEO of NBRC, Lori Tinkler! Show notes: Join our Linkedin Group - www.vtherm.com/rtsidebar-linkedin and be a part of the community! Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE recording by...
10.26.2023
Episode 35 - Recovering our Workforce with Teri Miller
Send us a Text Message. Hear from Teri Miller on how she has lead efforts to recover the RT workforce! Connect with Anna, Matt, and/or JB too - we would LOVE to connect with you! Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE recording...
10.23.2023
Episode 34 - The New Era of AARC
Send us a Text Message. Hear from Carl Hinkson, President of the American Association for Respiratory Care, on initiatives and strategies for recruiting and promoting the RT Profession! Speaking of AARC, the Sidebar crew will be on-site recording! Come meet...
10.12.2023
Episode 33 - Financial Acumen with Kathy Fedor
Send us a Text Message. Financial tips and tricks from the savvy Kathy Fedor! Show notes: Connect with Anna, Matt, and/or JB too - we would LOVE to connect with you! Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE recording by registering here. If you have a...
10.02.2023
Episode 32 - JJ Valdez: Go Big or Go Home
Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded at TSRC in Waco, TX. Follow JJ on Instagram! Join the August 3rd Webinar here! 1 CEU/Nurse Contact Hour for this live webinar with Kali Dayton (RN), our host Matt Pavlichko, Dr. Wes...
09.22.2023
Episode 31 - Burnout with Melissa Russiano
Send us a Text Message. BURNOUT. Why it happens, how to climb out of that hole, and what to think about as a manager - spoiler, unite your team on "the why" and keep trying to turn that ship around! Connect...
09.07.2023
Episode 30 - Great Clinicians Aren't Always Ok
Send us a Text Message. A Barfly requested this episode with this link (you can also request shows!) We only touch the surface of this topic - why is it important for health care professionals to seek help? Melissa Russiano joins...
08.24.2023
Episode 29 - Passing the Torch with Christa Sala
Send us a Text Message. Christa Sala dropped some knowledge bombs with the Barflies on 24 August: how to assume leadership as a new(ish) RT Director and the importance of consistency and transparency in communication. Christa is humble, kind, and...
08.10.2023
Episode 28 - Rob Fishwick and Resilience
Send us a Text Message. This episode is a recording from May 25 where the RT Sidebar squad discussed resilience, THAT email you shouldn't have sent, and how you deserve the benefit of the doubt. There are swears in this...
08.04.2023
Episode 27 - The Best at Getting Better with Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Send us a Text Message. Angela Saunders and Justin Meyer join the RT Sidebar team to discuss their retention efforts, stay interviews, the culture of being #1, and how to prepare for the upcoming RSV season. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Anna, Matt,...
07.25.2023
RT SNACK (Ep. 26) - Ed Garcia and his Leadership Philosophy
Send us a Text Message. What do you think of RT Snacks? (Shorter, bite size, convos). Email Anna feedback at [email protected] Join the August 3rd Webinar here!! 1 CEU/Nurse Contact Hour for this live webinar with Kali Dayton (RN), our host Matt...
07.13.2023
Episode 25 - The Ambulation Champion
Send us a Text Message. We have Kali Dayton (Episode 12 - Awake and Walking ICU) back on the show with the Ambulation Champion, Emily Johnson (RT), to discuss what it was like implementing an Awake and Walking ICU at...
07.07.2023
Episode 24 - The Power of Workplace Friends
Send us a Text Message. Do you prioritize a culture that supports workplace friendships? Should you be friends with your employees on social media? What do you do when you think workplace friends will impact other teammates? All that...
07.06.2023
BONUS Episode 23 - RT Education
Send us a Text Message. Peggy and Brad are back to discuss the state of education and the difference between being a teacher vs. a coach. This recording is from June 2023. SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Fresh Air Camp here. Connect with...
06.29.2023
Episode 22 - Focus on your Strengths!
Send us a Text Message. We have Diane from Gallup to discuss Clifton Strengths and how to use your strengths to maximize team performance! This episode does have some visuals - you can watch the episode here and you can...
06.15.2023
Episode 21 - Eliminating Non-Value-Added Work with Kellianne Fleming
Send us a Text Message. The Barflies talk about that rock in your shoe; being short-staffed with too much to do. Kellianne has a solution with this QIP, and she has the courage to implement change. This is an episode...
06.01.2023
Episode 20 - How to Negotiate when Negotiations Makes You Nervous
Send us a Text Message. Why is negotiating challenging? Should you make the first offer? What are your alternatives? All that and more with THE Moshe Cohen! Show notes: Connect with Moshe on Linkedin! Get Moshe's book here. Connect with Anna, Matt, and/or...
05.22.2023
BONUS Episode 19 - RT Graduation
Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the graduation episode of RT Sidebar, where we got to hear stories from 2 recent grads! This is a live recording from 19 May. SHOW NOTES: Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE recording by registering...
05.18.2023
Episode 18 - Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: PART II
Send us a Text Message. PART II on employee engagement and satisfaction! This is what happens when we record episodes after hours...we get multiple episodes after a drink or two... This episode is a live recording from May Fourth - hence...
05.16.2023
Episode 17 - Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: PART I
Send us a Text Message. The Barflies are BACK with Tara Chadwick from Episode 9 on Patient Satisfaction, this time to talk about employee engagement and satisfaction (there's a difference)! This episode is a live recording from May Fourth - hence...
04.20.2023
Episode 16 - Women in Leadership with Stephanie Johnson
Send us a Text Message. Stephanie Johnson on code-switching, racist patients, and mentorship. You don't want to miss it! This is a live recording from 20 April. Show notes: Join RT Sidebar's next LIVE recording with TARA CHADWICK from Episode 9 by...
04.07.2023
Episode 15 - Reluctant Leadership with Joi Alexander
Send us a Text Message. If not me, who else? Joi Alexander on stepping up for the good of the team and her patients. It's so important to nurture and encourage leadership - here's why! This is a live recording...
03.23.2023
Episode 14 - RT and RN Relationships
Send us a Text Message. The RT/RN relationship is not always a match made in heaven. Why is that, and what can we do about it? Thank you to Susan McDonald and Cathy Brenner for coming on the show! This...
03.09.2023
Episode 13 - Critical Access Hospitals with Libby Perkins
Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode is a live recording from March 9 with respiratory leader Libby Perkins to discuss critical access hospitals and problem-solving. What do you do when you know you’ll never have enough resources? SHOW NOTES: Do...
02.24.2023
Episode 12 - An Awake and Walking ICU with Kali Dayton
Send us a Text Message. Today’s show is a live recording from the 23rd of February with THE Kali Dayton. The team discussed the culture of sedation and immobility, and how you can implement change to get your patients awake...
02.14.2023
BONUS Episode 11 - Love on the Sidebar
Send us a Text Message. Happy Valentine's Day! In this bonus episode, we hear two stories: a new employee coming out to his team and an HR partner who found the ultimate partnership at work. ------- Join our next live recording...
02.10.2023
Episode 10 - Managing Workplace Romances
Send us a Text Message. Happy Valentine's Day from RT Sidebar! Workplace romances: accept that it’s bound to happen. How do you navigate workplace romances as a leader? When do you set expectations, how to squash the gossip, navigate breakups, and...
01.30.2023
Episode 9 - Improving Patient Experience with Tara Chadwick
Send us a Text Message. The team discusses HCAHPS surveys, providers who are "too busy saving lives to be nice," and how to deal with toxic coworkers. Tara Chadwick dives into the power of saying, "I'm sorry" and the correlation...
01.13.2023
Episode 8 - Dr. Wes Ely and Every Deep Drawn Breath
Send us a Text Message. Dr. Wes Ely, the author of Every Deep Drawn Breath, describes his mission to prevent ICU patients from being harmed by the technology that keeps them alive. This is a powerful episode on how RTs,...
12.29.2022
Bonus Episode 7 - Stories of Inspiration
Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year! The RT Sidebar hosts decided we want to go into 2023 refreshed and inspired. This week's episode is different than our normal show - we bring you stories of inspiration. What, or...
12.16.2022
Episode 6 - Staffing the Holidays and the Importance of Fun
Send us a Text Message. Holidays can be stressful, especially when it comes to staffing. This episode will initially cover staffing considerations over the holidays. The second half will be regarding fun – why is it important to have fun...
12.01.2022
Episode 5 - Kim Bennion and RT Licensure
Send us a Text Message. The RT shortage continues, and more hands are needed. Can we change our ideas of licensure to help alleviate the shortage while creating a path to the future? Hear from Kim Bennion and how she did...
11.18.2022
Episode 4 - Sedrick Bedolla and Staffing
Send us a Text Message. Between 2019 and 2020, nursing vacancies were up 30%, and respiratory care vacancies were up 31%. The current projection is that the staffing shortage will continue into 2026, when EMSI expects us to be short...
11.15.2022
BONUS Episode 3 - Voices of AARC
Send us a Text Message. This episode is a little different than our normal show. You’ll hear from different Respiratory Leaders who stopped by our booth to chat at the American American Association for Respiratory Care Congress. From New Orleans,...
11.04.2022
Episode 2 - Josh Good and Quality Improvement Initiatives
Send us a Text Message. Sidebar host, Matt Pavlichko, was joined by RT Manager, Josh Good, to discuss staffing shortages and how to implement a quality improvement project to eliminate non-value-added work. Watch the live recording on youtube. Better yet, join...
10.20.2022
Introducing RT Sidebar
Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a podcast by respiratory leaders, for respiratory leaders! This podcast is a live recording from October 13th, 2022 where our hosts discuss staffing challenges in respiratory departments. And watch us on youtube. If...
11.20.2020
Velocity S1 E09 - Physicians discuss research on Mask-Free NIV for COPD patients
In this episode, Dr. Kirk Hinkley interviews esteemed researcher and pulmonologist Dr. Charles Atwood about the latest research concerning use of high velocity therapy for COPD patients. They discuss an article by Doshi and colleagues published in March of 2020...

What's RT Sidebar about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

RT Sidebar episodes:

Episode 49 - Compact Licensure - what the heck is that?

Episode 48 - APRT from the “BAE” Mindy Conklin

Episode 47 - Death and Dying

Episode 46 - A Beautiful Collaboration with GW

Episode 45 - Self Care with Dana Stauffer

Episode 44 - Edi Mesa on Growing Up with RTs

Episode 43 - Matt Monroe "Breaking the RT Ceiling"

Episode 42 - Interviewing 101 with Caleb Adams

Episode 41 - The Godmother of Case Management

Episode 40 - RT SNACK: Sharman Lamka and the FACES Foundation

Episode 39 - Matthew Dartt

Episode 38 - Veteran Voices

RT Snack Episode 37 - AARC Congress 23

Episode 36 - Lori Tinkler, the Last Woman Standing

Episode 35 - Recovering our Workforce with Teri Miller

Episode 34 - The New Era of AARC

Episode 33 - Financial Acumen with Kathy Fedor

Episode 32 - JJ Valdez: Go Big or Go Home

Episode 31 - Burnout with Melissa Russiano

Episode 30 - Great Clinicians Aren't Always Ok

Episode 29 - Passing the Torch with Christa Sala

Episode 28 - Rob Fishwick and Resilience

Episode 27 - The Best at Getting Better with Cincinnati Children's Hospital

RT SNACK (Ep. 26) - Ed Garcia and his Leadership Philosophy

Episode 25 - The Ambulation Champion

Episode 24 - The Power of Workplace Friends

BONUS Episode 23 - RT Education

Episode 22 - Focus on your Strengths!

Episode 21 - Eliminating Non-Value-Added Work with Kellianne Fleming

Episode 20 - How to Negotiate when Negotiations Makes You Nervous

BONUS Episode 19 - RT Graduation

Episode 18 - Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: PART II

Episode 17 - Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: PART I

Episode 16 - Women in Leadership with Stephanie Johnson

Episode 15 - Reluctant Leadership with Joi Alexander

Episode 14 - RT and RN Relationships

Episode 13 - Critical Access Hospitals with Libby Perkins

Episode 12 - An Awake and Walking ICU with Kali Dayton

BONUS Episode 11 - Love on the Sidebar

Episode 10 - Managing Workplace Romances

Episode 9 - Improving Patient Experience with Tara Chadwick

Episode 8 - Dr. Wes Ely and Every Deep Drawn Breath

Bonus Episode 7 - Stories of Inspiration

Episode 6 - Staffing the Holidays and the Importance of Fun

Episode 5 - Kim Bennion and RT Licensure

Episode 4 - Sedrick Bedolla and Staffing

BONUS Episode 3 - Voices of AARC

Episode 2 - Josh Good and Quality Improvement Initiatives

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Velocity S1 E09 - Physicians discuss research on Mask-Free NIV for COPD patients

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