The ASRT House of Delegates has elected Shellie Pike, M.S.R.S., R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CT), as speaker of the House and Ashley Perkins, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR), as vice speaker of the House.

Pike serves as a registered radiologist assistant for Radiology Consultants of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.

Perkins is the clinical imaging specialist at Franciscan Health in Indiana.

Shellie Pike, M.S.R.S., R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CT)

Ashley Perkins, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR)

Pike and Perkins are members of the ASRT Board of Directors. They will manage the House of Delegates proceedings during the 2024 ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting.

The ASRT is seeking qualified members to volunteer as mentors for the Professional Mentor Program.

The duties, qualifications and time commitment required for this opening is available through the link below:

Professional Mentor Program

Please contact ASRT Volunteer Services at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. To see all current positions available, visit the Open Volunteer Opportunities page.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has joined the Radiology Health Equity Coalition, an alliance of 11 organizations committed to positively impacting health care equity in the radiology arena.

The American College of Radiology established the coalition in 2022 to address disparity and inequity issues in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, which magnified the disproportionate numbers of people of color and rural residents in the U.S. affected by barriers to care.

The coalition collects, assesses and disseminates resources and best practices, and advocates for and connects with patients and community members. It also collaborates on programs and services to improve access and utilization of preventative and diagnostic imaging.

ASRT has been named a Mobilization Team member. The Society will be part of a team that defines the coalition’s goals and develops an operational plan to guide future initiatives.

“We’re incredibly proud to join the Radiology Health Equity Coalition as it provides ASRT with an amazing opportunity to work with its peer organizations to address disparity and inequity issues in the radiology arena,” said ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT.

Coalition members include the ASRT, American College of Radiology, American Board of Radiology, American Medical Association Section Council on Radiology, Association of University Radiologists, National Medical Association Section on Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Radiological Society of North America, Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments, Society of Interventional Radiologists, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, and American Association of Physicists in Medicine. The coalition also includes specialty and state radiology organizations.

ASRT is seeking qualified members interested in serving as the quality management representative on the Practice Standards Council.

The duties, qualifications and time commitments required for this opening are available in the links below:

Practice Standards Council

Please contact ASRT Volunteer Services at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. To see all current positions available, visit the Open Volunteer Opportunities page.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief efforts in Hawaii’s Maui County and Hawaii County. The donation is being made on behalf of the ASRT’s 156,000 members.

"The wildfire that hit Lahaina, Hawaii, is the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years and people are in need of immediate support," said ASRT President Brandon A. Smith, M.B.A., M.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(VI), CIIP. "By providing this donation to the Red Cross, we’re confident that individuals affected by the wildfires will receive support that will help them on the path to getting their lives back in order."

ASRT currently has more than 300 members who live and work in Maui and Hawaii counties.

The Red Cross is working with its partners on the ground to mobilize relief supplies and disaster workers and is coordinating with local and state officials to support people in need.

"Many of our own members and their families may have been affected by this horrific devastation. We are also mindful that many R.T.s may be tasked with providing patients with care during this challenging time while trying to manage their own lives as residents of the area," said ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT. "As a result, we want to provide as much support as possible."

With the destruction caused by the fires in Hawaii’s Maui County and Hawaii County, the ASRT Board of Directors and staff send their sympathy and concern to the hundreds of members and their families who live in Maui. Our thoughts are with all of you as you recover from these devastating fires.

We have implemented a measure to support our members affected by this disaster. For ASRT members in Maui County and Hawaii County, we have automatically extended your membership until November 1, 2023. This applies to members scheduled to renew within the next three months. You will retain your original join date and your member record will not show any lapse in membership.

If you have been displaced because of the fires and have a new mailing address, please update your membership record online by going to asrt.org/myinfo or by calling ASRT at 800-444-2778. Please note that the storm could affect the delivery of the August/September issue of ASRT Scanner and the September/October issue of Radiologic Technology.

Radiologic technologists who are concerned about their ability to meet their CE requirements should contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists at 651-687-0048, Ext. 8540. The ARRT establishes CE policies for its registrants.

Many ASRT members have contacted us to express their interest in assisting with relief efforts. Because ASRT does not have the infrastructure to organize disaster recovery efforts, we encourage our members to volunteer with reputable, established relief teams that are already in place. For example, those interested in volunteering for cleanup efforts, shelter operations or recovery teams can contact the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army or Samaritan’s Purse.

Members also may choose to support these organizations with financial donations. ASRT has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross on our members’ behalf to support relief efforts.

Individuals who would like to donate can text HAWAII to 90999 to give $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps people affected by disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, wildfires and tornadoes. For questions, please contact ASRT Member Services at 800-444-2778 or [email protected].

Again, we hope all radiologic technologists affected by the fires are safe, secure and on the path to recovery. Our thoughts are with you.

The ASRT is accepting nominations for national officers and chapter delegates interested in participating in 2024 ASRT election.

Each year, ASRT members elect national officers to serve on the ASRT Board of Directors and representatives for each chapter. The elected volunteers help the ASRT develop and implement strategic initiatives and influence the direction for the radiologic technology profession. The 2024 ASRT election will begin Feb. 13 and conclude March 5.

Nominations must be received by the ASRT office no later than Oct. 2, 2023.

The ASRT will contact nominees to confirm their desire to run for the position and to collect qualifying information. Nominees can access the election criteria and forms webpage for more information.

Submit Your Nominations

Please contact the ASRT Governance Department for specific questions about the nomination process.

ASRT invites applicants for the 2024 Student to Leadership Development Program. Applications are open from Aug. 1-Nov. 10, 2023, 11:59 p.m. Mountain time.

The three-year program allows students to experience the governance functions of ASRT, attend educational courses and learn about leadership positions in the association. All applications must be submitted through the online application.

Potential applicants should also contact their ASRT affiliate society for further application and selection guidance, which may include additional criteria or an earlier timeline.

2024 Student to Leadership Development Program Application

If you have questions, contact the SLDP team at [email protected].

The ASRT is seeking qualified ASRT members interested in serving on the Committee on Fellows, Committee on Nominations, Committee on R.T. Advocacy and Practice Standards Council.

The duties, qualifications and time commitments required for these openings are available through the links below:

Please contact ASRT Volunteer Services at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

To see all current positions available, visit the Open Volunteer Opportunities page.

ASRT staff, alumni and friends walked, ran or pedaled in support of the Lobo Cancer Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The ASRT Lobo Cancer Challenge team and generous supporters collectively raised $10,940 for the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. The team honored loved ones and thanked medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals for their work in diagnosing and treating cancer.

This is the second year ASRT has participated in the Lobo Cancer Challenge.

All funds raised go to cancer patient care support, advanced research, community outreach, or education and training at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in New Mexico.