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This week host Marcelene Forbus took to the open mic to share the inspiration for our recent social media post on recognizing the foundation that radiology has.  Listen in as she takes you on an in-depth look into developing self-recognition, speaking respect, and understanding that we all already have everything we need to make an impact.

 

Timeline:


(00:51):  Marcelene opens the show.
(01:32):  Sharing on recent conference, collaborating among societies, and reaffirmed support for the RA.
(03:15):  Speaking on the post “just going to be blunt for a minute” and changing the narrative.
(04:50):  Inspiration for the post, comparing ourselves, and our foundation.
(06:35):  Our education and supporting those who desire to pursue higher learning.
(08:44):  Advancing into multiple modalities and learning this is our opportunity specifically for us.
(09:19):  Radiology based mid-levels and the value of supporting this pathway.
(10:21):  Radiology professionals advancing into hospital administrative roles and added value to the profession.
(11:51):  Learning where radiology has room to grow, finding our voice, gaining unity and self-recognition.
(15:27): Closing remarks

 

Below is the ASRT’s national campaign Be Seen link and commercial site!

 

https://www.asrt.org/beseen

 

Thank you everyone for finding value in the podcast, opening conversations with us, and listening in as we speak and inspire each other to learn more about who we all are.  Your support is always of great value to us.

This week we got a few of us RA's to come together and discuss some of the positive things we are seeing in the profession and what the positive moment is bringing with it.



Listen in as Marcelene Forbus, Reece Burgoon, Derek Maderios, Sue Wertz, Sean Wiley, and Will Bryant hit on topics like career opportunities, recognition with legislators, state/national discussions, RA travelers, and attending the ARPE and SRPE conferences.



We want to thank all of those who listen to the podcast and advocate for the profession. Advocacy is more than just seeing the value in the RA pathway, it's about advocating for the pathways all of us have available in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy! Keep finding that value and letting everyone know it's there!

On this episode we get the honor to sit and visit with Jason Newmark and Kim Evans with the AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management.  We wanted to know more about the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credentials and the value that this certification can bring to those of us in leadership positions!  Enjoy the listen as we hit many of the topics that are happening in our departments, as we all learn and grow stronger together!

 

Timeline:


(00:51) Introduction: Jason Newmark and Kim Evans.
(04:49) Finding how we connect with common backgrounds.
(05:49) Learning about the AHRA and what their society can offer to our imaging leadership/management teams and developing into upper administrative roles.
(13:03) Value in corporate partnerships, AHRA website, the 2024 conference and CEUs.
(20:27) Learning about the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) and the value it brings.
(23:29) Eligibility for the CRA certification, education behind obtaining this certification and climbing that corporate ladder.
(27:21) Practice test and education material to aid in obtaining the CRA credentials.
(28:52) Personal experience of the CRA certification and what management roles look like with this certification.
(31:30) How the CRA can offer benefits to those who may not be climbing the administrative ladder but want to engage in better understanding and team dynamics.
(36:05) How the CRA credentials can sort of verify the experience of those in leadership roles and the future of recognizing the CRA certification.
(38:00) The Radiologist Assistant (RA) role and leadership impacts on the professional and technical side of daily tasks.
(43:23) Rebuilding what is “Radiology”, building our bonds, and the “BeSeen” campaign.
(47:43) Closing the episode.

 

A special thanks to Mr. Newmark and Mrs. Evans for coming on and sharing about the AHRA society and the CRA credentials and certification.  Please check out the websites below to learn more about the AHRA or the CRA.

https://www.ahra.org/home

https://www.crainfo.org

https://www.crainfo.org/CRA/Take_the_CRA_Exam/Study_and_Reference_Materials/CRA/Take_the_Exam/CRA_Study_Reference_Materials.aspx?hkey=8687f757-c981-4942-9997-143c0dcc3c34

This week we got the opportunity to visit with James Armo, who joined us all the way from Ghana, Africa.  In this episode we look at some of the differences between the educational programs overseas in comparison to the United States and what are the things that connect us as professionals.   We were so grateful to have had this chance to visit with Mr. Armo and we are wishing him the best as he hits the career force and works towards higher education!

 

Timeline:


(00:53) Introduction and meeting James Armo.
(02:12) Education, future certifications, learning apps, and education on equipment.
(04:58) Degree level programs, workforce outlook, and pay range based on location.
(08:02) Learning forensics and medical imaging embedded into radiology programs.
(10:30) Being recognized as professionals, society involvement and getting your community to get to know you.
(14:09) Learning about their imaging degree plan, difference from the US, and what is embedded in our different programs.
(20:17) Future plans post graduate and making goals.
(23:27) looking at global recognition, working towards something bigger, and the impacts of social media/podcasts.
(26:00) How social media worked to unite us for this episode.
(27:00) Diversity in medical imaging and finding several ways to embrace our differences.
(27:37) Closing remarks.

 

Thank you Mr. Armo for coming on with us, sharing about you education, and what you are hopeful in the future of our profession.  Connection always brings higher learning, and we were excited to have these discussions.  We are wishing him all the best in all that he does!

Today’s episode we get to sit down with featured guest host, James Reaves (RT, CT, MR), to learn more about how the Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologist (GSRT) is working towards strengthen recognition in their state.   One of the ways that they are doing this, is through visiting the Georgia Capitol and educating on the importance of our profession.  This episode gives you an inside look at the rules being promulgated and HB 434 and how other states can put together their own capitol visits.
 
Timeline:

(00:51) Introducing guest host James Reaves
(05:04) The inspiration and involvement to better recognition.
(13:07) Discussing the promulgation of rules and what HB 434 means for Georgia.
(14:31) The process of putting together a capital visit for 60+ students, technologist, and Radiologist Assistants (RA).
(19:36) Setting yourself apart and the importance of meeting in person.
(21:11) Tips and tricks for making the most success out of a capital visit.
(22:49) The success of lining legislation up, following through, and visiting with representatives.
(24:11) The inspiration that set James into motion on putting together multiple capitol visits.
(26:42) The power of teaching advocacy at the start of medical imaging education and ASRT programs to help encourage student technologist to become more active in advocacy.
(31:16) What “We’re working for you” looks like behind the scenes.
(34:29) The start of the RA lectures, Georgia’s impacts, and learning more about the RA.
(38:12) Educating at a state and national level to make a greater impact.
(39:54) The power of negotiation to better achieve legislative success.
(40:39) Closing remarks.

 
A big thank you to Mr. Reaves as he took time after a busy day at the capitol, to come on and share with us their experiences.  We are humbled by his continued excitement in working towards advocacy efforts and seeing success for the state of Georgia.  We are wishing them all luck with the promulgated rules and HB 434!  

On this episode we share our mic with Texas Lobbyist, Kyle Frazier, as he shares open advice on what advocacy for radiology-based professionals should look like.  He spends time sharing the importance a lobbyist can play in the legislative role, how to advocate effectively, and the importance of making connections with representatives.  This episode of all about empowering our process and educating consistently on our roles, with/without legislation in process.

 

Mr. Frazier joins us with an extensive history in advocacy and has spent more than 3 decades in his role as a lobbyist.  As we look at gaining higher recognition as the 3rd largest healthcare professional, we he about about how we have to be willing to advocate at the highest level.  Gain better insight and help us work towards raising that recognition bar!

 

Timeline:


(00:51) Introducing Kyle Frazier.
(03:00) The unity of the RRA and RPA in Texas, leading to unity in states moving forward.
(06:25) How, who, and what is a Lobbyist?
(09:15) The importance a Lobbyist can bring during advocacy in support/opposing legislation.
(11:46) Monetary value and personal advocacy, evaluating time and necessary support.
(17:07) Advantages of having a lobbyist, society involvement, grassroots, building connections, and becoming the expert for seeking advice.
(26:39) Making that local level impact in the most effective ways.
(28:49) Advocating like the 3rd largest professional and making it a constant.
(36:33) Final thoughts and closing the episode out.

 

A huge thank you to Mr. Frazier for taking time out of his busy schedule to come on and share ways that we can become stronger advocates in our industry.  We are beyond grateful for the continued connect and support over the years!