The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has selected Children’s Hospital of Orange County in Orange, California, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, as the recipients of the 2025 BeRAD Professionalism Award. Developed by former ASRT President and current Chair of the Board Brandon A. Smith, M.B.A., M.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(VI), CIIP, the award recognizes health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

“The BeRAD program drives the mission and enhances the vision of ASRT. As a brand, the award is purposed to bring all modalities together as one service line team and to undeniably impress upon our patients, institutions and communities the value we create. These two health care systems have unequivocally shown a level of professionalism and collaboration honoring the standard we aim to represent,” said Smith.

Children’s Hospital of Orange County and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center demonstrated supporting medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals by offering a team approach to patient-centered care, opportunities to earn credentials, continuing education, advanced degrees and to be active in professional associations as well as local community outreach events. In addition, they detailed processes or programs that deliver equitable and accessible patient care, continuous quality improvements and safety of patient care.

Representatives from the winning organizations are invited to attend the Honors Evening event at the 2025 ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting in Reno, Nevada, where they will receive a customized award to commemorate their achievement and a one-year group ASRT membership for up to 25 employees.

Organizations interested in applying for the 2026 BeRAD Professionalism Award may submit their applications here. Applicants and organizations must reside within the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii. The next application period opens July 1.

The public comment period for the 2026 version of the ASRT Registered Radiologist Assistant Curriculum is now open. Public comments on the existing Registered Radiologist Assistant Curriculum are needed before the revision workgroup meets.

Comments from the Registered Radiologist Assistant Community will be shared with the project workgroup. The workgroup will review the comments and determine if they should be incorporated into the curriculum. Please submit comments to [email protected] by May 16, 2025.

The workgroup’s goal is to have a final document available for consideration and to be adopted by spring 2026.

The ASRT is seeking qualified members interested in a volunteer position on the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

The duties, qualifications and time commitment required for this opening are available through the link 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 has been recognized by the Albuquerque Journal as ranking No. 2 as a Top Workplace in the small business category in New Mexico for 2026. This is the second consecutive year ASRT has earned recognition as a top workplace.

ASRT, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace in the 35-149 employee category. ASRT staff completed a confidential employee engagement survey from an independent research company in January 2026. The survey measured various drivers of engaged work cultures that are considered critical to an organization's success, including culture, environment and benefits and compensation.

"This recognition speaks volumes because it comes directly from ASRT staff. I am so proud of the positive, supportive culture that we continue to build together," said ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE.

RadiologyInfo.org is a site dedicated to providing patients with trusted information about medical imaging and procedures

OAK BROOK, Ill. (Jan. 26, 2026) – The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has joined the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) as a RadiologyInfo.org™ partner.

RadiologyInfo.org is a trusted source of information for patients, families and health care providers about the vital role of medical imaging, image-guided therapy and radiation therapy in health care.

“The ASRT is incredibly excited to join the ACR and RSNA as a partner to educate the public about medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures,” said ASRT CEO and Executive Director Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE. “As the public becomes more aware of the vital role medical imaging and radiation therapy plays in health care, it is crucial that they have up-to-date resources and tools to prepare prior to their exams.”

“RSNA is pleased to welcome ASRT as a partner on RadiologyInfo.org,” said Anne M. Covey, M.D., RSNA Board Liaison for Public Information and Professionalism. “Radiologic technologists have extensive experience working directly with patients in imaging suites and procedure rooms. Their perspective and expertise will help us ensure that patients are getting accurate information about the range of imaging studies and procedures performed in diagnostic imaging.”

“Technologists are the point of contact for most patients who are undergoing a diagnostic imaging examination. They are essential partners for radiologists in patient care,” said Andrew J. Gunn, M.D., associate professor and director of the Division of Interventional Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and co-chair of the RSNA-ACR Public Information Website Committee. “The collaboration with the ASRT will bring this important point of view into the conversations about site content.”

RadiologyInfo.org, available in English and Spanish, features information about X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, radiation therapy and other procedures. It also outlines patient procedures, safety protocols, pediatric care, and tests and treatments.

The website explains in easily understood language how imaging procedures are performed, describes what patients may experience, and provides guidance on how to prepare for the exams. It also offers articles and videos to help patients understand their radiology reports. All material on RadiologyInfo.org is reviewed and approved by medical experts in the field of radiology.

Launched in 2000 by the founding partners, RSNA and ACR, RadiologyInfo.org averages more than 11 million visitors each year. ASRT plans to incorporate the website into its communication and campaign initiatives to ensure its more than 156,000 members can share the information with patients, educators and the public.

About ASRT

The ASRT represents 156,000 members who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy. The Society’s mission is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care. For more information visit www.asrt.org. Visit the ASRT News Room for up-to-date news about the Society. 

About ACR

The American College of Radiology, founded in 1924, is a 42,000-member medical association that advances the practice and science of radiological care through advocacy, quality standards, research and education. (ACR.org)

About RSNA

RSNA is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists, promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Ill. (RSNA.org)

Contact:

ASRT: Bernadette Bell
505-298-4500 Ext. 1522
[email protected]

ACR: Shawn Farley
703-869-0292
[email protected]

RSNA: Evonne Acevedo
630-590-7762
[email protected]

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists and Tether Supervision announced a strategic partnership to develop the Advanced Contrast Management Series, a comprehensive continuing education program designed to equip medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals with the skills to recognize, assess and respond to contrast-related adverse events with greater speed, consistency and clinical confidence.

Within the collaboration, Tether Supervision will co-develop course content grounded in real-world outpatient imaging workflows, while ASRT will offer the course in the ASRT Store.

The program is designed to move beyond theoretical instruction and emphasize applied clinical readiness. Core modules will focus on structured contrast reaction classification and severity assessment, rapid patient evaluation, airway-breathing-circulation stabilization, focused clinical examination and closed-loop emergency communication. The series also addresses medication and equipment preparedness, along with standardized treatment pathways for high-acuity events, including anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, laryngeal edema, urticaria and extravasation.

Training is delivered through practical, scenario-based clinical application, reinforcing rapid recognition, clear prioritization and decisive intervention under pressure, reflecting the realities of outpatient imaging settings where immediate response is critical.

“Medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals are on the front line of patient care during contrast-enhanced imaging, and when adverse reactions occur, preparation is critical,” said ASRT CEO Melissa B. Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M), FASRT, CAE. “This collaboration reflects ASRT’s commitment to education that is practical, clinically relevant and focused on improving patient outcomes. By partnering with Tether Supervision, we will provide a program that translates high-acuity scenarios into clear, actionable training.”

“Effective contrast reaction management requires more than theory – it requires a repeatable operational framework for assessment, communication and intervention,” said Cory Wynn, chief executive officer of Tether Supervision. “Partnering with American Society of Radiologic Technologists allows us to combine field-tested supervision experience with a trusted educational platform, helping imaging teams build consistent readiness across every site and every shift.”

The CE series will draw on Tether Supervision’s established contrast reaction training framework and clinical leadership, including contributions from Sam Beger, M.D., M.P.H, board-certified emergency medicine physician with fellowship training in space medicine. His instruction emphasizes structured emergency response, rapid clinical assessment and consistent escalation protocols in high-risk scenarios.

The partnership aligns ASRT’s mission to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and enhance quality, safe patient care., safe patient care with Tether Supervision’s focus on expanding access to expert radiology supervision through standardized workflows, clinical rigor and modern technology.

Additional details regarding course availability, enrollment and launch timing will be announced in the coming months.

Radiologic technology education program directors report the number of new students enrolled increased compared to 2023, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Enrollment Enrollment Snapshot 2024.

Conducted annually, the survey highlights entering class enrollments, student capacity and program data that measures past trends, attrition and viability rates.

The 2024 survey results show that the number of enrolled radiography students increased, with an estimated 19,815 students entering American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-approved radiography programs, up from 17,679 in 2023.

Student enrollment in ARRT-approved radiation therapy programs is estimated at 1,663 students in 2024, up from 1,302 in 2023.

Nuclear medicine technology program enrollments also increased, with an estimated 1,403 students enrolling in 2024, up from 903 in 2023.

For the third consecutive year, the survey tracked enrollments in sonography and magnetic resonance imaging programs. In 2024, an estimated 5,511 students enrolled in ARRT-recognized sonography programs, up from 3,144 in 2023. And MR imaging programs enrolled an average of 1,004 students, an increase from 555 in 2023.

“The increases in enrollment are consistent with the high vacancy rates that we've seen in our recent staffing surveys. Through the presidential initiatives of Heather Moore, Ph.D., R.T.(R), ASRT is continuing to take action that raises visibility and increases the pipeline into the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession,” said Melissa Culp, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(MR), ASRT executive vice president of member engagement.

ASRT sent the survey to 1,263 directors of radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, sonography and MR imaging programs currently approved by the ARRT. By the close of the survey in early November, ASRT received 412 responses, yielding an overall response rate of 32.6%. This sample size yields a ±4.0% margin of error at its widest for overall percentages at the 95% confidence level. The ASRT began conducting the survey in 2001.

Enrollment Snapshot 2024

More than 70 health care organizations from across the U.S. will participate in ASRT’s free Virtual Career Fair on Sept. 26 from 4-7 p.m. Eastern time.

The event is part of ASRT’s ongoing efforts to address the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession’s workforce shortage, which was discussed at the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy this past February.

"The Consensus Committee meeting resulted in several goals to address the current shortages by increasing the pipeline into the profession. This career fair is one part of a larger plan by ASRT, which aims to bolster staffing and support the medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce," said Melissa Culp, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(MR), executive vice president of member engagement.

Participants are encouraged to register, review the participating organizations’ profiles, browse open positions, provide their background experience and prepare to connect with representatives for one-on-one chats. An internet-connected device is required. Registration is free and all registered participants will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card.