CollaborationRA

CollaborationRA
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Working together to recognize the Radiology Technologist and Radiologist Assistant profession. The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are their own and not affiliated with any groups, organizations or societies.

  1. 2025/07/23

    MRI Safety: Where Foundation Meets Publication

    WE’RE BACK!     Listen in as we kick off MRI week by sitting down with three of the most respected voices in MRI safety: Tobias Gilk (MRSO, MRSE), Pete Jablonka RT (R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT)(VRT)(MRSO) and Doug Boyd RT (R)(MR).  In this episode, we dive into their latest collaborative effort...a new MRI safety book designed to reach across all levels of experience!  Whether you’re just entering the field, a seasoned MRI technologist, or part of a radiology leadership team, this resource is crafted to enhance understanding, reduce risk, and raise the standard of MRI safety across the board!   After a bit of a podcast pause, we couldn’t think of a better reason to hit “record” again.  This conversation is exactly what our industry needs right now, practical, informed, and passionately focused on protecting patients and professionals alike. Whether you’re running in on your commute or catching up between cases, we hope this episode reignites your commitment to safety and reminds you why this work matters.  Welcome back, and thanks for listening!

    53分

  2. 2025/03/26

    Workplace: Casual Conversations

    On this episode of CollaborationRA we are joined with guest host, Andrea Delony (MSRS, RT (R) (M), CRA), to have a casual conversation about management, team retention, and constructive ways to invest in those we are working with.     Please know that the views and discussions in this podcast are our own and are not those of any professional societies or organizations.  These are discussions with professionals within our industry to share our experiences and ideas.   (00:51): Introduction to episode. (02:04): Introducing guest host Andrea Delony. (03:44): Learning more about Andrea’s career journey and professional progression. (06:25): What management roles with “boots on the ground” roles offer to connecting with your team. (10:14): What the Certified Radiology Administrator certification brings and what is gained from this additional credential. (13:17): “Open to work” and the discussion on workplace retention and workplace toxicity; finding a balance. (19:13): Constructive ways to encourage workplace satisfaction, instill positivity, and suggestions when salary raises might not be an option.  (31:32): What to consider when you see that sign-on bonus. (37:52): Advocacy and what it brings to the workplace environment. (43:44): Updates and closing out the show   Thank you to all our listeners!  If you are interested in having your own episode, please feel free to reach out to us and we will make it happen!

    46分

  3. 2025/02/11

    The Power of Group Advocacy

    As we roll into the 4th season of CollaborationRA we brough on guest host, Nicole Ozinga, a registered PET/CT Nuclear Medicine technologist to visit with us about some of the legislation and professional advocacy that has been going on.  We cover many topics and share personal experiences in our advocacy, be sure to listen in and get inspired!   Timeline: ·      (00:51) Reece opens season four of CollaborationRA. ·      (01:47) Introducing Nicole Ozinga. ·      (04:30) Nicole shares how she first got exposed to the Nuclear Medicine. ·      (06:10) Understanding on the differences between Nuclear Medicine and PET CT and why those certifications are valuable. ·      (08:59) Discussing patient’s understanding of radiation and developing a healthy understanding. ·      (10:44) Digging in deep to learn to learn how improving patient’s exams led to Nicole’s personal advocacy efforts. ·      (15:18) Sharing our advocacy stories and how they relate to best patient care practices ·      (17:46) Going to “Hill Day” and visiting the nation’s capital, an inside perspective. ·      (24:36) Societies give you a safe space to be uncomfortable and build on professional strengths. ·      (27:03) Understanding the “Find Act” and the 2025 push that gained success with CMS. ·      (31:58) Discussing the RA, NMAA, Nuclear Medicine advocacy and supporting each other with state licensure in the future. ·      (37:00) Gaining knowledge that one sentence in legislation can have major outcomes on our professionals. ·      (42:52) Offering paygrades for advanced certifications and job roles as a retention model. ·      (44:18) Discussing the NMAA and the RA, the push for professional recognition. ·      (48:20) The radiologist shortage and how the extenders can be a “part” of the solution. ·      (52:51) Professional advocacy and workplace happiness can aid in retention efforts. ·      (53:57) Closing the episode out!   We hope that you gain new perspectives and understanding with each discussion we have.  Our profession is vital to the care patients receive and nothing showcases that better than sharing our stories.  If you want to come on and share your perspective, find us at collaborationra@gmail.com and let us know!

    58分
  4. Challenging Traditions: Workforce Meets Self Promotion

    2024/11/12

    Challenging Traditions: Workforce Meets Self Promotion

    This week was share our open mic with guest host, Joel Horsford, CEO of RadEmploy.  Listen in as Mr. Horsford shares about the start of RadEmploy, employer and employee job connections, and how this company works to give Medical Imaging professionals a self-marketing space.  We love connecting with Joel and joining the Fireside chats, bringing us all closer together through conversation. Timeline (00:52): Introduction(02:11): Mr. Horsford spends some time giving us a personal update and sharing of starting RadEmploy; with the goal of opening up access to care through staffing solutions.(03:59): Finding the inspiration for starting RadEmploy and what their website offers and how it caters to the Medical Imaging professionals.(08:50): We share about the growth of RadEmploy how to join, free membership for medical imaging professionals and growing you brand.(15:39): Going through some of the more changes we have seen in the industry and making yourself marketable.(19:14): Discussing changes in the applying, hiring, and branding yourself in the job market space, coming into more current times.(22:17): Taking a look behind the scenes of RadEmploy.(23:16): Student engagement and working towards increasing awareness for the career pathway of medical imaging.(26:53): Sharing on past working experiences post completing education; exploring a more personal story.(33:02) Looking into the future of Rademploy, upcoming Fireside chats, and ongoing discussions of the RA profession.(36:05) Closing the episode. We want to thank Joel for always connecting with us and looking at new ways to enhance how our future is moving.  Thank you to all our listeners  and those who subscribe to our podcast, we are grateful for the continued support. https://www.rademploy.com/

    39分

  5. 2024/09/04

    Throwing The "Party"

    In this episode we get to sit down with again with Caitlin Clark, board member for the LSRT, to hear about some of the important factors of putting on state affiliate CEU lectures.  Listen is as we talk about student engagement, vendor agreements, and what all happens behind the scenes to make these events happen.   (00:37) Welcome back to Collaboration RA, Marcelene and Reece reconnect! (04:19) The start of “throwing the party” (06:03) Connecting with our industry and putting those connections into the conference. (09:59) Finding lectures that connect with audience, time slots, and breakout sessions. (14:26) Location, location, location; making things effective and affordable. (1906) Forming and maintain vendor relationships; engaging students to assist in the process. (21:24) Connecting with other speakers, the attendees, and vendors. (23:32) Professional engagement, lectures, and troubleshooting some of the hiccups along the way. (27:33) Connecting with student audiences, topics that relate to them, and long-term growth opportunities. (31:50) Attendance and location determination. (33:45) looking to the future and upcoming event planning with the LSRT. (35:25) Speaking at conferences, the commitment, and gaining a life skill through speaking. (38:26) Closing advise for the seminar and connecting with vendors. (39:32) Closing remarks   We love our different state affiliates and getting to reconnect with them every opportunity we can.  They support local and state efforts and encourage engagement in our profession.  A big thank you to the LSRT, all our state and local societies for all the hard work you all do to make these conferences possible.

    43分

  6. 2024/08/11 ·  ボーナス

    CALL TO ACTION!

    ❗❗THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION ❗❗ "Here's where we choose to be rad, we choose to be seen and we refuse to be ignored" - Brandon Smith Want to know what all the push is about with signing the petition for recognition with the Office of Management and Budget? We got you covered! Brandon Smith, Chair of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, joins Marcelene Forbus to have a quick discussion about the importance of professional recognition that can be gained through signing this petition! Take 7 minutes to listen, learn on what it is your advocating for, and share the petition link that will be located in the comments!!! We have until August 12th to make our impact. It's our time to #BeSeen

    7分

  7. 2024/07/02

    SRPE: Visiting Behind The Scenes

    In this quick episode we take you behind the scenes of the Society of Radiology Physician Extenders (SRPE) to get to know some of the attendees. Listen in as a few of us share in the value of going to these conferences and what Radiologist Assistant (RA) students gain through their attendance. It is amazing the network you can build in conferences like these and it is what elevates and educates our community. If you are considering becoming an RA student or are a technologist who enjoys lectures from a Radiologist's perspective, these are great ways to get your CEUs! Check out the SRPE website at https://www.srpeweb.org

    29分

  8. 2024/06/18

    Finding Ways To Advance

    This week our featured guest host is Kenzi Samuelson.  Mrs. Samuelson has been practicing in the industry as an ultrasound tech for almost a decade and wanted to come on the open mic to share her experiences in the profession.  Listen in as we engage in conversations and learn more about our struggles, how to overcome them and ways that we can continue to progress in our profession.   In this episode we start out by sharing what inspired Mrs. Samuelson to enter the industry and where her experiences have brough her up to know.  She speaks on entering the profession and some of the challenges new sonographers face and how to work towards working together to build a better future.  In her current role she seems many opportunities for the profession to grow and progress and speaks on how we can work together to achieve those advancements.    Mrs. Samuelson found is while looking into radiology specific advanced practice providers and that lead us into further conversations.  Listen in as we learn more about the advanced roles in medical imaging and how we can come together to understand what it is that each of us can bring to our medical imaging departments to aid in our radiologist daily workflow.   If you are interested in entering the ultrasound industry, Mrs. Samuelson’s advice is to attend an accredited program.     https://www.caahep.org   Our podcast doesn’t represent any societies; these conversations/thoughts/views expressed in this episode (as with all our episodes) are our own.

    45分
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Working together to recognize the Radiology Technologist and Radiologist Assistant profession. The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are their own and not affiliated with any groups, organizations or societies.

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  • クリエイター
    CollaborationRA
  • 配信期間
    22年 - 25年
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    92
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