Be Seen Contest

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BE SEEN CONTEST

Share how you have helped raise awareness for the profession for a chance to win a great prize!

2024 NRTW^® Be Seen Contest

Check out the Be Seen Contest winners!

The winners received $300, an NRTW prize package, and their story will be featured in the Feb/March issue of Scanner!

Top Three Winners!

Story 1 – Christina DesChambeau, R.T.(R), Waltham, Massachusetts

As a state delegate of the Massachusetts Society of Radiologic Technologists, I am responsible for finding speakers for monthly webinars for our members to obtain continuing education credits. Advocating for our field has become a recent passion of mine because of possible changes at the state level that may affect the radiologic technologist profession. I have been in contact with local legislators in the Greater Boston area on behalf of the MSRT to share concerns that have been brought to our attention by our members. Along with this volunteer advocacy, I am also a clinical instructor at Massachusetts General Hospital. I truly enjoy sharing all of my knowledge and experience with my students. They claim I have a story for everything! Although my passion may not rub off on all of the students, they need to see that there are people in the field who still have the same excitement as I did 10 years ago when I graduated from college. My colleagues and I have completed the Clinical Instructor Academy through the ASRT for the betterment of our department as we mold the minds of future technologists. I remind my colleagues that we are creating our future co-workers, and we need to take pride in that!

Story 2 – Priscilla Liggon, R.T.(R), Madison Heights, Virginia

I am happy to enter this contest not just for the money, which is always good, but because of the true meaning of being seen as a professional. I am celebrating my 50th year in radiologic technology, and I can say with absolute confidence that it has been a great and glorious ride through the years. I started as a student in the program in Lynchburg, Virginia in September 1974. I had just completed high school and had no idea of what radiology even meant. The counselor told me about my grades in science and other subjects made me a good candidate. From the first day of wearing a white dress and white shoes, I felt like a true professional. The attire made me feel and act professional and important. My instructors and clinical staff made me feel important. I was taught by my clinical coordinator to always look and act like a professional health care worker. I have treasured this thought for all these years. I found myself overwhelmed after my first year and dropped out. My mom said, “What are you going to do?” I said, “This is too hard for me.” I took a year off and found myself back for the next 47 years.

I worked in orthopedics at first, and the love of doing a great image for one of the best orthopedic surgeons was all too much fun. He instilled in me that what I did with producing good images helped to heal those broken bones he operated on. I went to conferences and learned as much as I could to be the best technologist ever. I returned to the hospital setting in 1979, and trauma and good images were my strengths on evening shift. I worked with the best mentor who told me, "Do good work and be professional at all times.” In all my years, I have never grown tired of being a professional health care person in imaging. I have been a clinical coordinator since 1989. I teach with enthusiasm, and I teach that this is a career not a job. Each day brings a new patient who needs us to see what is going on in their body.

Who else can see inside a person and be a part of a diagnosis to cure or save their life? Only imaging technologists. We must continue to portray this career in imaging as a first responder career. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the chest radiograph was vital to life. Yes, we were there with our masks and gloves. We were there to see what the lungs were experiencing. We are imaging professionals, and the more we tell the true story, the better informed the public is. We are professional medical imaging personnel. Wear your American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and ASRT pins and support the local and state meetings, which I do anytime I can. Be seen and heard and don't allow anyone anywhere to say we are not on the front line. My 50 years of radiologic technology have taken me places and have introduced me to the best of the best. I have comforted my patients while in my mist, and I have tried to educate the area with district meetings, serving as president and other offices. I am now a lifetime member in Virginia, and I am proud to be a radiologic technologist.

Story 3 – Chad Dall, D.H.Sc., R.T.(R)(MR), Green Bay, Wisconsin.

As the director of Bellin College's Healthcare Academy, I have played a pivotal role in raising awareness of the radiology profession among the public, health care professionals and legislators. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach and advocacy efforts, the academy has highlighted the critical role radiologic technologists play in modern health care.

Public Awareness:

By offering specialized courses and hands-on experiences in radiology to high school students, the Healthcare Academy has introduced a new generation to the field, sparking interest and understanding of the profession’s importance. Through career fairs, open houses and community presentations, the academy has demystified radiologic procedures for the general public, emphasizing how these professionals contribute to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans.

Health Care Professional Engagement:

The Healthcare Academy has facilitated job shadowing and mentorship opportunities with practicing radiologic technologists, allowing students to observe and engage with professionals in real-world settings. These interactions have not only inspired students but also fostered a deeper appreciation among current health care workers for the integral role of radiology in patient care. The academy’s emphasis on interdisciplinary learning has encouraged collaboration across various health care fields, further highlighting the significance of radiology within the health care ecosystem.

In summary, the Healthcare Academy has significantly contributed to elevating the profile of the radiology profession, ensuring that it receives the recognition and support it deserves from the public and health care sector. Through education, collaboration and advocacy, the academy is helping to secure a bright future for radiologic professionals and the essential services they provide.

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists National Radiologic Technology Week^® Be Seen Contest Official Rules

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Contest Rules - Be Seen Contest

General

No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning.

You must agree to these Official Rules in order to enter the ASRT NRTW® Be Seen Contest (the "Contest"). Entry into this Contest constitutes your acceptance of these Official Rules and agreement to be bound by these Rules and the decisions of the ASRT, which decisions are final and binding in all respects.
Eligibility

You must be a registered radiologic technologist or a student enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program. Winners will be required to verify their status as an R.T. or radiologic science student. Each contestant must provide a valid email upon entry to be considered eligible. Entries without a valid contact will be disqualified.

The ASRT and ASRT Foundation governing boards, officers, employees, and interns, and ASRT and ASRT Foundation professional advisors, consultants, contractors, fundraising counsel and their immediate family members and members of the households (whether related or not) of all of the foregoing are not eligible to receive entries or to win. (Definition of immediate family: mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, husband, wife, spouse, partner, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, children and grandchildren.)

To be eligible to receive the prize, the winner must be at least 18 years of age. All entrants must reside within the continental United States, Alaska or Hawaii. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. The ASRT retains the ultimate decision, in its sole discretion, as to which Entrants are eligible. The ASRT’s failure to enforce any term of these Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that term.

This contest is open only to residents of the United States, its territories and possessions. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Any person entering the contest covenants and agrees to be bound by these Official Rules herein and may be required to execute and deliver such other documents ASRT may deem appropriate to signify acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Entry Requirements

Each participant must perform the following task to be considered eligible for the prize:

Complete the entry form on www.asrt.org/nrtw by providing their name, email, and testimonial.
Content Deadline

Contest entries will be accepted beginning July 15, 2024, at 8 a.m. Mountain time. All entries must be received by Oct. 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain time.
Prize

The winner will receive:

A Combo Kit valued at more than $210 and a cash prize of $300. The total value of the prize package is $510.

Any difference between stated value and actual value of the prize will not be awarded, and the prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
Selections

The winner will be selected from entries by a panel of ASRT staff. The selections will take place after Oct. 20, 2024 and winners will be notified by first week of Nov. 2024. ASRT alone shall construe these terms and conditions. Winners will be chosen based on the creativity and quality of the submission and which entry is judged best as a testimonial that fits the theme, as otherwise determined in ASRT’s sole discretion. If a similar testimonial is submitted by more than one entrant, the contest winner will be chosen by a random drawing of the eligible entries containing the best testimonial. The testimonial winner will be published in ASRT Scanner or ASRT social media channels and website.
Paticipation

By participating in the contest, each entrant certifies that his or her entry is original and does not contain any material that would violate or infringe upon the rights of any third party, including copyrights, trademarks or rights or privacy or publicity. ASRT reserves the right in its sole and unfettered discretion to disqualify and remove any entry that it believes contains obscene, offensive or inappropriate content, that violates laws or regulations, that does not comply with these official rules or that is not consistent with the spirit or theme of the contest.

In addition, by participating in the contest, each entrant grants to ASRT and its licensees and designees a nonexclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, fully paid and royalty-free license to copy, exhibit, display, publicly perform, create derivative works based on and otherwise use the entry. Except where prohibited by law, each entrant grants to ASRT and its licensees and designees a nonexclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, transferable, fully paid and royalty-free license to use the entrant’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and city and state address for promotional or advertising purposes in connection with the contest on a national basis, and in all forms of media, now or hereafter known, in perpetuity, without review, permission or further compensation.

ASRT reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and of contestants and to disqualify any contestant or entry deemed not in compliance or any entry deemed not in accordance with these Official Rules and ASRT is not required to provide a reason for its determination. ASRT also reserves the right to request further documentation, at their sole and absolute discretion, to verify eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules.

In the event the contest is compromised by a virus, unauthorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the control of ASRT, that corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the contest, or otherwise impairs ASRT’s ability to conduct the contest in the manner anticipated by ASRT, ASRT reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the contest. The decision of ASRT is final and binding on all matters relating to the contest.

ASRT reserves the right, at any time and in their sole discretion, to disqualify and/or deem ineligible any individual who they reasonably believe has failed to agree to the Official Rules or has violated the Official Rules.

ASRT is not liable in the event that any portion of the Contest is cancelled due to a condition deemed to be reasonable by ASRT. ASRT reserves the right to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the contest, if required by law.

Entrants agree that this contest shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico and the forum for any dispute shall be in the State of New Mexico, United States of America.

All prizes offered will be awarded subject to the conditions herein.
Limitations of Liability and Release

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold ASRT, and its officers, directors, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your acts or omissions or any violation of these Official Rules. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive indefinitely beyond the conclusion of the contest.

ASRT assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss or harm resulting from any contestant’s participation in or attempt to participate in the contest or ability or inability to upload, download or otherwise access any information in connection with participating in the contest.

In no event shall ASRT, its directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives be liable to any party for any loss or injury to earnings, profits or goodwill, or for any direct, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages of any person or entity whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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