The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has awarded the 2018 ASRT Award for Advocacy to The Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists and Brian Rich, B.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(CT).
Established in 2003, the Award for Advocacy recognizes one affiliate society and one individual for outstanding public policy reform efforts performed on behalf of the radiologic technology community. The award highlights ASRT’s commitment to supporting radiologic technologists who defend professional standards and protect patient safety through regulatory and legislative action. The recipients are selected from nominations submitted by ASRT members.
The Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists has a long-standing and active legislative committee that has worked tirelessly for nearly a decade to advocate for public policy reform in the pursuit of patient safety and professional standards. In 2017, the PSRT, along with the Philadelphia Society of Radiologic Technologists, worked with Rep. Bryan Cutler, a former radiologic technologist and current Pennsylvania state legislator, to introduce a legislative bill that would establish licensure requirements for personnel in the state who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures.
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Communication is another key part of the PSRT’s successful advocacy efforts. Frequent conference calls, statewide email blasts and meetings with legislators have helped mobilize the state’s radiologic technologists.
Brian Rich, B.S.R.S., R.T.(R)(CT), board chair of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, has been a singular driving force in support of consistent education and certification standards for the state’s medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Through frequent trips from his home base in Houston to the capitol in Austin, he monitors legislative activities and attends meetings of the Texas Medical Board, the agency that licenses radiologic technologists in the state. His advocacy leadership is also notable for his outstanding communication efforts through numerous public policy updates via email and social media posts.
The awards will be presented at the 2018 ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting in Las Vegas, June 21-24.
