Building Bridges

Today’s episode we get to sit down with featured guest host, James Reaves (RT, CT, MR), to learn more about how the Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologist (GSRT) is working towards strengthen recognition in their state.   One of the ways that they are doing this, is through visiting the Georgia Capitol and educating on the importance of our profession.  This episode gives you an inside look at the rules being promulgated and HB 434 and how other states can put together their own capitol visits.   Timeline: (00:51) Introducing guest host James Reaves (05:04) The inspiration and involvement to better recognition. (13:07) Discussing the promulgation of rules and what HB 434 means for Georgia. (14:31) The process of putting together a capital visit for 60+ students, technologist, and Radiologist Assistants (RA). (19:36) Setting yourself apart and the importance of meeting in person. (21:11) Tips and tricks for making the most success out of a capital visit. (22:49) The success of lining legislation up, following through, and visiting with representatives. (24:11) The inspiration that set James into motion on putting together multiple capitol visits. (26:42) The power of teaching advocacy at the start of medical imaging education and ASRT programs to help encourage student technologist to become more active in advocacy. (31:16) What “We’re working for you” looks like behind the scenes. (34:29) The start of the RA lectures, Georgia’s impacts, and learning more about the RA. (38:12) Educating at a state and national level to make a greater impact. (39:54) The power of negotiation to better achieve legislative success. (40:39) Closing remarks.   A big thank you to Mr. Reaves as he took time after a busy day at the capitol, to come on and share with us their experiences.  We are humbled by his continued excitement in working towards advocacy efforts and seeing success for the state of Georgia.  We are wishing them all luck with the promulgated rules and HB 434!