The RAD Position

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known. “The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode discussing the importance of advocacy. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, talk with ASRT Executive Vice President of Governance and Public Policy Jason Bradley, B.A., R.T.(R), CAE, and ASRT Director of Government Relations and Public Policy Meredith Check.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode exploring leadership, professional growth and the lasting impact of investing in students and new professionals. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, discuss the highlights from the ASRT Educational Symposium & Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode exploring leadership, professional growth, and the lasting impact of investing in students and new professionals. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, talk with ASRT President Marissa Mangrum, M.S.R.S., R.T.(T).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode all about how you can plant seeds for the next generation in medical imaging and radiation therapy. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, talk with ASRT Chair of the Board Heather Moore, Ph.D., R.T.(R).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode all about how you can volunteer for the profession. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, talk with ASRT Vice President Shellie Pike, M.S.R.S., R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CT).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode that is all about membership and YOU! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, talk with Melissa Culp, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(MR), ASRT executive vice president of member engagement.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode that discusses new ways to uplift technologists and therapists through advocacy, volunteering and using your knowledge and expertise within the workplace. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, talk with Speaker of the House Ashley M. Smith, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR), and Vice Speaker of the House Carmen George, M.S.R.S., R.T.(R).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode featuring friends of the profession. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, talk with Chaundria Singleton, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), Danny Blair B.Sc., MSc., PGDAP, FHEA, and Sal Martino, Ed.D., R.T.(R), FASRT, FASAE, CAE.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode highlighting the 2025 ASRT RAD Dash. The episode also covers how ASRT's community events raise awareness of the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession among the public. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer are excited to share the behind-the-scenes footage of this event.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode discussing burnout and the best ways to overcome it. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT President-elect Marissa Mangrum, M.S.R.S., R.T.(T).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode all about the second stage of the Be Seen campaign. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with Erin Schartner, B.S., RT(R)(MR), the clinical education manager for the MR applications team at GE HealthCare and the lead radiography in the Be Seen commercial. asrt.org/BeSeen

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode about the importance of volunteering with your local affiliate, planting seeds for the profession and getting involved in advocacy. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT Secretary Amanda R. Grocott, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(CT), and ASRT Treasurer Emily S. Cash, M.B.A., M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode about alternative career paths from veterinary radiography to sports medicine. ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with Karen Anderson, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(M), Thomas Hansen, D.V.M., R.T.(R)(CT), and Paul Kacprzak, R.T.(R).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with the American College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FACR, FSBI.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT President Brandon Smith, M.B.A., M.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(VI), CIIP.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT Vice President Marissa Mangrum, M.S.R.S., R.T.(T).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT Secretary Jennifer Thompson, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(QM).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with ASRT Treasurer Beth Vealé, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(QM).

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with Samantha Skubish, R.T.(R)(T), about shaping the future of patient care within the radiation therapy profession and the advanced practice radiation therapy role.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology CEO Leslie Winter, M.S., R.T.(R), and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists CEO Liana Watson, D.M., R.T.(R)(M)(S)(BS), RDMS, RVT, PMP, FASRT, CAE. Together they discuss accreditation, certification and the collaborations between their organizations to help the future of the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. 

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, speak with Executive Director of the ASRT Museum and Archives Bill Brennan, M.A., R.T.(R)(CT). Together they highlight the ASRT Museum and Archives. Watch or listen here: .

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, answer ASRT member questions. Check out the new ASRT podcast studio in this new video episode! At 3:57, the information regarding the ASRT volunteer form was stated incorrectly. The ASRT volunteer form opens annually on June 1. Members can submit their forms at any time throughout the year and are encouraged to submit a new form if their interests or availability change. Submitted forms will remain on file until May 31. On May 31, the volunteer database will be cleared, and the form will reopen on June 1 for the following year.

“The RAD Position” podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, interviewed ASRT Speaker of the House Shellie Pike, M.S.R.S., R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CT), and Vice Speaker of the House Ashley Perkins, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR), where they discussed the essential roles Shellie and Ashley play on the ASRT Board of Directors.

The RAD Position podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, interview ASRT Vice President of Governance and Public Policy Jason J. Bradley, B.A., R.T.(R), CAE. The trio discuss the importance of advocacy and why it’s essential in advancing and elevating the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and enhancing the quality and safety of patient care.

The RAD Position podcast is back with a new episode! ASRT CEO and host Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and her podcast partner Ray Arambula, ASRT chief information officer, interview actor and radiologic technologist Michael John Benzaia, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(CT). The trio discuss Michael’s role in the ASRT Be Seen campaign and his life experiences that introduced him to the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Listen now!

Welcome to The RAD Position podcast! In the first episode, you'll meet our podcast host, ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE, and our guest ASRT President Heather Moore, Ph.D., R.T.(R). Together they discuss Heather's responsibilities as president and the presidential initiatives for her term.

This is The RAD Position, a podcast hosted by ASRT CEO and Executive Director Dr. Melissa Pergola. Each episode we talk about issues pertaining to the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Guests include ASRT Board members, ASRT staff members, medical imaging and radiation therapy experts and others. Subscribe to stay up to date on all things medical imaging and radiation therapy. Follow us on all social media platforms and go to asrt.org to learn more. Join us as we uplift and raise the visibility of the important work we do.