The October episode of ASRT’s podcast, “The RAD Position,” is now available. ASRT member and Vice President of Governance and Public Policy Jason Bradley, B.A., R.T.(R), CAE, joins host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, to talk about ASRT advocacy efforts that are helping the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession be seen.

In this episode, Bradley highlights specific ways members can get involved in professional advocacy. He explains why state licensure is so important, discusses the unprecedented response to petition the Office of Management and Budget to classify radiologic technologists as professional status and shares his team’s recent experience visiting elected officials in Washington, D.C.

“The goal is to be seen as professionals to make a positive impact in the health care community to advance and elevate the profession and enhance the quality and safety of patient care. Just imagine what we could accomplish if all 156,000-plus members got involved in some way and stood in unison,” said Bradley.

To learn more about ASRT’s advocacy efforts, visit the Advocacy Action Center or email [email protected]. Archived episodes with transcripts are available at this link.

“The RAD Position” is a monthly podcast hosted by ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner, Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer and is available on Spotify, Apple and other streaming platforms. It features guests from the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession, including members of the ASRT Board of Directors, ASRT staff, medical imaging and radiation therapy experts, and others.