The RAD Position

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
  • 4.1 (15)
  • NON-PROFIT
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This is The RAD Position, a podcast hosted by ASRT CEO and Executive Director Dr. Melissa Pergola. Each episode we talk about issues pertaining to the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Guests include ASRT Board members, ASRT staff members, medical imaging and radiation therapy experts and others. Subscribe to stay up to date on all things medical imaging and radiation therapy. Follow us on all social media platforms and go to asrt.org to learn more. Join us as we uplift and raise the visibility of the important work we do.

  1. Episode 207 Building Community

    JAN 22

    Episode 207 Building Community

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode highlighting the 2025 ASRT RAD Dash. The episode also covers how ASRT's community events raise awareness of the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession among the public. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer are excited to share the behind-the-scenes footage of this event.

    26 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Episode 206 Let's Talk About Burnout

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode discussing burnout and the best ways to overcome it. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT President-elect Marissa Mangrum, M.S.R.S., R.T.(T).

    34 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    Episode 205 It's Time For You To Be Seen

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode all about the second stage of the Be Seen campaign. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with Erin Schartner, B.S., RT(R)(MR), the clinical education manager for the MR applications team at GE HealthCare and the lead radiography in the Be Seen commercial. asrt.org/BeSeen

    26 min

  4. 10/21/2025

    Episode 204 Passion, Volunteering and Advocacy

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode about the importance of volunteering with your local affiliate, planting seeds for the profession and getting involved in advocacy. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT Secretary Amanda R. Grocott, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(CT), and ASRT Treasurer Emily S. Cash, M.B.A., M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR).

    32 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    Episode 203 Alternative Career Pathways

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode about alternative career paths from veterinary radiography to sports medicine. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with Karen Anderson, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(M), Thomas Hansen, D.V.M., R.T.(R)(CT), and Paul Kacprzak, R.T.(R).

    40 min

  6. 08/19/2025

    Episode 202 With Dana Smetherman, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FACR, FSBI

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with the American College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FACR, FSBI.

    39 min

  7. 07/22/2025

    Episode 201 With Brandon Smith, M.B.A., M.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(VI), CIIP

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT President Brandon Smith, M.B.A., M.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(VI), CIIP.

    22 min

  8. 06/16/2025

    Episode 111 with ASRT Vice President Marissa Mangrum, M.S.R.S., R.T.(T)

    “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT Vice President Marissa Mangrum, M.S.R.S., R.T.(T).

    30 min
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About

This is The RAD Position, a podcast hosted by ASRT CEO and Executive Director Dr. Melissa Pergola. Each episode we talk about issues pertaining to the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Guests include ASRT Board members, ASRT staff members, medical imaging and radiation therapy experts and others. Subscribe to stay up to date on all things medical imaging and radiation therapy. Follow us on all social media platforms and go to asrt.org to learn more. Join us as we uplift and raise the visibility of the important work we do.

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  • Creator
    The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
  • Show Website
    The RAD Position