The RAD Position

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, tune in to a special episode of “The RAD Position” featuring Darla Kelly, B.A., R.T.(R)(M), and Liz Asai from Hologic, alongside Deborah Berry, R.T.(R)(M), star of ASRT's Mammography Be Seen commercial. 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 evolution of mammography, the power of early detection, the growing role of artificial intelligence in breast imaging and the impact mammographers make every day in the fight against breast cancer.

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.