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CollaborationRA
by CollaborationRA
Working together to recognize the Radiology Technologist and Radiologist Assistant profession. The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are their own and not affiliated with any groups, organizations or societies.
Episodes
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MRI Safety: Where Foundation Meets Publication
WE’RE BACK! Listen in as we kick off MRI week by sitting down with three of the most respected voices in MRI safety: Tobias Gilk (MRSO, MRSE), Pete Jablonka RT (R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT)(VRT)(MRSO) and Doug Boyd RT (R)(MR). In this episode, we dive into their latest collaborative effort...a new MRI safety...
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Workplace: Casual Conversations
On this episode of CollaborationRA we are joined with guest host, Andrea Delony (MSRS, RT (R) (M), CRA), to have a casual conversation about management, team retention, and constructive ways to invest in those we are working with. Please know that the views and discussions in this podcast are our...
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The Power of Group Advocacy
As we roll into the 4th season of CollaborationRA we brough on guest host, Nicole Ozinga, a registered PET/CT Nuclear Medicine technologist to visit with us about some of the legislation and professional advocacy that has been going on. We cover many topics and share personal experiences in our...
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Challenging Traditions: Workforce Meets Self Promotion
This week was share our open mic with guest host, Joel Horsford, CEO of RadEmploy. Listen in as Mr. Horsford shares about the start of RadEmploy, employer and employee job connections, and how this company works to give Medical Imaging professionals a self-marketing space. We love connecting with...
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Throwing The "Party"
In this episode we get to sit down with again with Caitlin Clark, board member for the LSRT, to hear about some of the important factors of putting on state affiliate CEU lectures. Listen is as we talk about student engagement, vendor agreements, and what all happens behind the scenes to make…
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CALL TO ACTION!
❗❗THIS IS A CALL TO ACTION ❗❗ "Here's where we choose to be rad, we choose to be seen and we refuse to be ignored" - Brandon Smith Want to know what all the push is about with signing the petition for recognition with the Office of Management and Budget? We got you covered! Brandon Smith, Chair…
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SRPE: Visiting Behind The Scenes
In this quick episode we take you behind the scenes of the Society of Radiology Physician Extenders (SRPE) to get to know some of the attendees. Listen in as a few of us share in the value of going to these conferences and what Radiologist Assistant (RA) students gain through their attendance. It...
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Finding Ways To Advance
This week our featured guest host is Kenzi Samuelson. Mrs. Samuelson has been practicing in the industry as an ultrasound tech for almost a decade and wanted to come on the open mic to share her experiences in the profession. Listen in as we engage in conversations and learn more about our...
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Leading By Example
For this episode we invited A Couple Of Rad Techs Podcast, Chaundria Singleton, on to collaborate and connect as one platform for the evening. We speak candidly on current events and the effects they have on our profession and how we can lead together to continue the rise in our voices. Check out...
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Sharing Value
In this episode we spend time in casual conversation with fellow RA and friend Wesley Shay. We hit on many topics but during the whole conversation you can hear how social media and word of mouth impact our profession. As we look at moving forward, consider what impact you want to make and how to...
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Speaking Respect
This week host Marcelene Forbus took to the open mic to share the inspiration for our recent social media post on recognizing the foundation that radiology has. Listen in as she takes you on an in-depth look into developing self-recognition, speaking respect, and understanding that we all already...
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RA Roundtable: Positive Momentum
This week we got a few of us RA's to come together and discuss some of the positive things we are seeing in the profession and what the positive moment is bringing with it. Listen in as Marcelene Forbus, Reece Burgoon, Derek Maderios, Sue Wertz, Sean Wiley, and Will Bryant hit on topics like…
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Climbing The Ladder
On this episode we get the honor to sit and visit with Jason Newmark and Kim Evans with the AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management. We wanted to know more about the Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credentials and the value that this certification can bring to those of us in...
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Learning Through Connecting
This week we got the opportunity to visit with James Armo, who joined us all the way from Ghana, Africa. In this episode we look at some of the differences between the educational programs overseas in comparison to the United States and what are the things that connect us as professionals. We…
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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...
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Lobbyist: Becoming Fixtures
On this episode we share our mic with Texas Lobbyist, Kyle Frazier, as he shares open advice on what advocacy for radiology-based professionals should look like. He spends time sharing the importance a lobbyist can play in the legislative role, how to advocate effectively, and the importance of...
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RA: Billing And Ongoing Discussions
This week our featured guest is Melody Mulaik, President of Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies. Listen in as she takes time with us to shed light on some of the questions that continue to be raised about billing for the Radiologist Assistant (RA) profession. We take and extensive look into the 2019...
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Natural Progression
Fellow Radiologic Technologists and guest hosts Travis Winsett and Cade Little, join us on the open mic to ask questions as they consider advancing their career into the extender role. We share on the various opportunities that are out there and how to assist in making the right decisions when...
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Investing In The Future
Join us as we get to sit with UT Heath in San Antonio’s program Director, Laura P. Vasquez (Ph.D, MS, RVT, RT, MR, MRSO), as she shares about the program they are offering. This is the first ver entry into the program at a master’s level that offers students the education, training, and…
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Changing Seasons
In this short episode Marcelene Forbus and Reece Burgoon spend some time recapping over the last 2 seasons on the CollabroationRA podcast. We share on some of the highlights and our excitement for what Season 3 will bring in 2024 year. Some of our RA community wanted to take a moment to come on…
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Something To Offer
This week we are joined with guest hosts Christine Eckenrod (R, CT, MR) and Tiffany Shaffer (RT) come on the air to share about the value of being a clinical instructor (CI) can bring. There are many benefits outside of financial gain and we share each of our experiences in teaching and the ways…
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RA: w/wo State Licensure
This week’s guest hosts are Terrence Licciardi (RA) and Elizabeth Eslich (RA) who come on to share in conversation with us about how we practice in state with/without licensure of the Radiologist Assistant (RA). Please check out our website at www.collaborationra.com for any of the information...
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Equity Earned (ASRT Part 2)
Part 2 of the continued ASRT discussion!! We sent an open invitation to the ASRT to hear about some of what's happening behind the scenes of the imaging profession. We were thrilled to share the open mic with ASRT CEO, Melissa Pergola (ED.D., RT (R) (M), FASRT), and ASRT President, Brandon Smith...
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Raising Visibility (ASRT Part 1)
Engage in this 2-part series! We sent an open invitation to the ASRT to hear about some of what's happening behind the scenes of the imaging profession. We were thrilled to share the open mic with ASRT CEO, Melissa Pergola (ED.D., RT (R) (M), FASRT), and ASRT President, Brandon Smith (M.B.A.,...
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AI is Our Friend
On this week’s episode Hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) invited an AI based company to come on and share how this technology is advancing the MRI space! Our featured guest host, Gil Shetrit, takes time to share about Medic Vision Imaging Solutions and how this...
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Sticking Together
On this episode we are joined with Ryan Rosario (RT, CT, MR) who you may know by his handle “Radiographerryan”. He joins us to share on how he has been tapping into social media to better educate on the role of Medical Imagers and the value we bring to medicine and patient care. Below the…
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RA Roundtable 2: Survey and Education
A group of RA's comes together to share on debunking the myths that surround the profession and share on the growth within the profession. Together we hit some of the harder topics surrounding salary, the current job market, how we practice in states without RA licensure, and how we can better...
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Imaging And Mammography
*Disclaimer: This podcast was solely designed with the purpose of engaging with other imaging professionals. The individuals in this episode are Medical Imaging professionals and NOT physicians. The content in this episode are based on things we (as Medical Imagers) have learned at professional...
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Up And Coming
Hosts Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) and Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) come on and share a few things that are happening with the podcast, RA statistics/support, upcoming episodes, and some CEU/Society events! Here is what you can catch up on... Timeline: (0:37) Intro (2:29) Webpage update with forum page,...
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The Value in Membership
This weeks episode is all about understanding your states affiliate to the ASRT and state representation of the profession. On this episode we got to sit with some of the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologist (LSRT) board to hear what they have done to continue success and the value...
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Staying Engaged
On this episode guest host Michael Lawerre (MS, RRA, RPA, RT (VI)(SVIR)) comes on to share with us how his pathway through X-ray, CT, IR and Cath Lab have all aided in his pathway through the Radiologist Assistant (RA). Mr. Lowerre shares on tips for those considering the IR/Cath Lab route and…
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Education For Advancement
Featured guest, Kristin Beinschroth (MPH, BSRS, RT (R), CHES), comes back on to walk us through how to look for the right program, what various advanced degrees bring to you, AI, and how education is one of the avenues to seeing Medical Imagers recognized as "professional". Timeline: 0:36- Intro...
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Circling Back: RA Graduate
Newly graduated Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA), Ryan Thompson, comes back on to join us on this weeks open mic. Ryan shares a little bit on how life has been since graduating and together we share casual conversation about starting out in this advanced pathway and our experiences. Episode...
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Fulfilling The Promise: MRI Part 2
Featured guest host, Tobias Gilk (MRSO, MRSE), sits down with hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to go over everything safety for MRI. Mr, Gilk speaks of his passion for advocating for more regulated and defined safety standards of MRI and things we can implement in the...
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Defining Safety: MRI Part 1
Featured guest host, Tobias Gilk (MRSO, MRSE), sits down with hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to go over everything safety for MRI. Mr, Gilk speaks of his passion for advocating for more regulated and defined safety standards of MRI and things we can implement in the...
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Education and Collaboration (Radiologist)
Fellow RA, Will Bryant (RT, RRA), joins us with featured guest host and Radiology Resident, Dr. Khazi. Together we speak on many of the education of going to medical school and residency, sharing on the importance of education, and better educating on the pathway of becoming an Interventional...
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NMAA: Nuclear Medicine
This week on the open mic we welcome Aaron Scott (NM, NMAA) as he shares how shares his unique start into the medical imaging profession, specifically into nuclear medicine. Mr. Scott shares throughout his time in medical imaging a desire to learn more and further his education and speaks about…
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RA Round Table: Preceptorship and Value
On this unique episode we got to share the open mic with 11 Radiologist Assistants (including hosts Marcelene Forbus and Reece Burgoon). Our featured guests for this episode include fellow RA's: Jon Marx, Sean Wiley, Danielle Bradbury, Wesley Shay, Anthony Wray, Susan Wertz, Joe Ferreri, Chris...
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TEASER ALERT: RA Round Table Discussion
In this upcoming episode you will hear from 11 RA's working in the industry as we offer advice for those considering this pathway. The advice we offer can relay into any level of advancement in any modality and how to better stand out in the departments your working in!
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How meets Why: Upper GI Tract
On this episode hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) share about some of the things they have learned over the course of starting this podcast. Learning more in-depth about various avenues our career paths we can take and some of the tips and tricks we have learned along…
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Acceptance
On this episode we get to sit and visit with fellow Radiologist Assistant (RA), Joseph Ferreri (RRA, RPA, RT, VI), and hear about his start in radiology and becoming certified in VI. He shares how all the prior working experiences in Interventional Radiology and with the Radiologist who guided…
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Power of Educating
Pennsylvania House Speaker and fellow Radiologic Technologist Brian Cutler comes on to join us on the open mic! Listen in as we learn what brought him to start his career in radiology and how advancing in his department led him into the legislative career path. Representative Cutler does an…
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Moving Beyond Complacency
Educator, Bryan Ubalde (MHL, RT R/CT), comes on the open mic to talk about an array of topics. We walk through the start of his career with him and how he found his passion for radiology and end the episode elaborating on some of the Radiologist Assistant (RA) roles and responsibilities. Listen…
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Legislative Edition: NH
Brandy Cusson (RT, A.S., PBT) and Terrence Licciardi (RT, RPA) come on to visit about New Hampshire legislation. Ms. Cusson is the President of the New Hampshire Society of Radiology Technologist (NHSRT) and currently sits a Chair on the NH Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Licensing Board.…
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Legislative Edition: TN
This week we sit down with Jennifer Thompson (Ed.D, MSM, BSRT, RT (R)(QM)(ARRT)) to discuss Tennessee HB 1388 and SB 1191. Ms. Thompson guides us through a timeline of prior TN law, leading us into today's legislative concerns with removing state licensure of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy...
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Our Foundations
Jonathan Marx (RT, RRA) comes on the open mic to join hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT, RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT, RRA) to share in conversation over our profession. Mr. Marx's episode is so much about our background as medical imagers and how the advancement into other modalities/RRA offers elevation...
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Avenues To Advance
In this episode Danielle Bradbury (MIS, RT(R), RRA) comes on the mic with us to share how she made her way into radiology and the different avenues her career path has taken. She shares advice on how to enter the industry side of things, what that looks like, and the options that are out there to...
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We Exist
Featured guest, Kristin Beinschroth (MPH, BSRS, RT (R), CHES), joins us to share on many of the current events happening within our profession and the effects they have on each of us. We are follow many of Mrs. Beinschroth's social media accounts and love how she uses this to connect with…
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Stepping Forward
This week fellow RA, Robert Evers (MSc, RT (R) (MR) (CV) (CT), RRA), joins hosts Marcelene Forbus (RT (R), RPA) and Reece Burgoon (RT (R), RRA) and shares with us his pathways through his extensive career. We get to learn about how his RT role led him through his career path as a Director of...
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Showing Up
On this episode we got to sit down with educator, Jennifer Clayton RT (R), and her former student, Sydney Kasner (RT (R) (M), as we hit some of the harder less talked about topics. The start out by sharing how they got their starts in the medical imaging industry and the journey that they have…
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Working together to recognize the Radiology Technologist and Radiologist Assistant profession. The thoughts and views expressed in this podcast are their own and not affiliated with any groups, organizations or societies.
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