A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we bring you an inside look at the world of radiology, from the unique perspective of a married couple of radiology technologists. Together, we have years of experience in the field of radiology and are here to demystify the science of Radiology. Rad Techs are the unsung heroes of the medical field, providing doctors with crucial images and information that help diagnose and treat illnesses. Join us as we explore the latest techniques, technologies, and i ...
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Managing Money for Radiologic Technologists: PRN, Travel Jobs
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Join Chaundria and her guest, certified financial advisor Lee Baker, as they unravel the complexities of financial stability, particularly for those in the medical imaging field. They discuss why earning a six-figure salary doesn't automatically equate to financial security and emphasize the importance of location in shaping your financial strategy…
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How to Launch Your Career as a Radiologic Technologist: 6 Key Steps to Success
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Welcome to a couple of rad techs, where Chaundria dives into the fascinating world of radiology and answers your burning questions in a lively Q&A session. This episode highlights the distinction between radiologic technologists and radiologists, clarifying that while techs take the images, it's the radiologists who interpret them. Chaundria emphas…
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Managing Your Money As PRN and Travel Radiology Technologist with Lee Baker CNN Finance Expert
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Managing Your Money As PRN and Travel Radiology Technologist with Lee Baker CNN Finance ExpertBy Chaundria | Radiology Technologist
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From X-Ray to Mammography: Your Pathway to a Rewarding Career
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Welcome back to A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! Zulema Solis RT (R)(M) is a Mammography Technologist for 9 years and is about to start my 10th year. I knew I wanted to be an X-ray tech since the 10th grade and actively pursued this career since then. About a year ago I started my Etsy store to help other mammogram techs with badge buddy cards and al…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Radiology Technologist
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What I wish I knew before attending radiology technology school is the central theme as we dive into the world of radiologic technology. With over 30 years of combined experience, we discuss the importance of career path mapping early in your medical imaging journey. Highlighting the vast opportunities available today compared to two decades ago, w…
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From 9 to 5 to PRN: A Radiologic Tech's Bold Career Leap
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How do you know when it’s time to make a change in your radiology career? This episode dives into the journey of leaving a stable 9 to 5 job for the more unpredictable world of PRN work. Speaker B shares her personal experience of transitioning from a full-time position to PRN roles, highlighting the challenges and rewards of stepping outside her c…
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How MTMI’s 5 Day Mammography Training Can Help Radiology Technologists Specialize and Succeed
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Join us for an exciting exploration of the vital role mammography plays in women's health, as we dive into the experiences and insights of Miranda Melton, a seasoned radiologic technologist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. Miranda shares her journey from initial reluctance to a passionate advocate for breast imaging, highlighting the i…
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5 Career Tips for Aspiring MRI Technologists
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Welcome to another insightful episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, hosted by the experienced medical imaging professional, **Chaundria Singleton**. With over 22 years in the field, Chaundria is here to share essential tips and tricks to help you elevate your career as an MRI Technologist. Episode Highlights: 1. Focus on Education and Certifica…
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5 Perks of Being a Radiology Technologist
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! Today, host Chaundria Singleton delves into the lesser-known yet incredibly rewarding perks of being a registered radiologic technologist. With 22 years of hands-on experience, Chaundria unveils five hidden benefits that make this career pathway not only unique but also fulfi…
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Debunking Myths About MRIs and X-Rays: Radiologic Technologist Sets the Record Straight
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Welcome back to "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, a registered radiologic technologist, and today we’re diving into the world of radiology to bust the 10 most common myths about MRIs and X-rays. Do MRI machines use harmful radiation? Do radiologic technologists just press buttons? Can pregnant women really have im…
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Welcome to "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and today's episode delves into everything you need to know about MRI scans. As someone who has experienced MRI scans and suffers from a bit of claustrophobia, I understand the anxieties surrounding the process. In this episode, I'll walk you through the entire MRI jour…
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5 Top Tips for Beginner MRI Technologists
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast." I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and today we're diving into a topic that's crucial for anyone starting their journey as an MRI technologist. In this episode, "Top 5 Tips for Beginner MRI Techs," we’ll cover everything from the foundational importance of education, licensi…
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Welcome to another episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast." Today, we're joined by the remarkable Kwame Doss, affectionately known as MRI MAN, who will share his unique journey into the world of MRI technology. From his initial steps as a phlebotomist to becoming an influential MRI technologist, Kwame's path is not only inspiring but also a test…
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Why MRI Safety Matters: Chaundria on MRI Accidents
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Welcome to this episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast." Today, your host Chaundria Singleton dives into the crucial topic of MRI safety and Why It Matters. With over 21 years of experience in the field, Chaundria brings her wealth of knowledge directly to you, addressing everything from common misconceptions to essential safety protocols. Wheth…
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MRI Safety Secrets: What Every Tech Needs to Know!
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MRI safety takes center stage as we dive into crucial insights with Kelly Mantu, a seasoned MRI technologist and safety expert. With nearly 13 years of experience, Kelly emphasizes that many adverse events in MRI are preventable through proper knowledge and protocols. The discussion explores the importance of rigorous safety measures, including the…
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MRI Technologist Pay: Are You Getting Paid What You're Worth?
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MRI Tech Salary: Are You Getting Paid What You're Worth? Welcome to the A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we explore the world of medical imaging and radiation therapy. In today's episode, our host Chaundria Singleton opens up about her personal experience in the field, shedding light on the challenges faced by MRI techs when it comes to negotia…
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How Radiologic Technologists Can Secure Top Pay When Advancing Specialties
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Tune in to "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast" for an inside look at the dynamic world of radiology from the engaging perspective of a married couple of radiologic technologists. With over 30 years of combined experience, the hosts, including Chaundria Singleton, aim to demystify the science of medical imaging. Delve into the latest techniques, technol…
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The Danger of Metal in the MRI Room: Essential Safety Tips Unveiled
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Welcome to A Couple of Rad Techs podcast! In this episode, our host, Chaundria Singleton, a veteran Radiologic Technologist with over 21 years of experience, delves into the crucial topic of MRI safety. Chaundria provides an inside look at the extensive list of items prohibited from entering the highly magnetized MRI suites and the potential danger…
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How To Tackle The MRI Technologist Shortage?
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How To Tackle The MRI Technologist Shortage? Join host Chaundria Singleton on A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast as she delves into the critical issue of the MRI technologist shortage in the healthcare community. In this compelling episode, listeners gain insight into the role of MRI technologists, the impact of the shortage on patient care, and the pot…
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Radiology Unplugged: A Fun Q&A with Your Favorite Rad Techs!
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Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of radiology with a couple of seasoned rad techs! Chaundria, our charismatic host with 21 years of experience, answers your burning questions about the field, from what it takes to become a radiologic technologist to salary expectations and job stress levels. She shares insights on the various specialtie…
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From X-Ray to AI: A Radiologist's Journey into Informatics
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This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of radiology informatics with guest Amina Alahi, who shares her unexpected journey from X-ray technologist to imaging informatics applications manager at Penn Medicine. Amina emphasizes the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the field and how radiologic technologists can transition in…
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How To Become a Radiologic Technologist: Education, Training, and Growth Opportunities
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Welcome to the A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! In this episode, your host, Chaundria Singleton, delves into the world of radiologic technology and shares insights on how to become a radiologic technologist. From her personal journey of transitioning from a truck driver to a career in radiology, Singleton imparts valuable advice for aspiring professi…
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Breaking Barriers: The Top 3 Myths and Misconceptions in Breast Health Care
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Welcome to another episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! In this episode titled "Breast Cancer Awareness and Overcoming Perceived Barriers," our host Chaundria Singleton is joined by guest Chalonda Jones as they dive into a series focused on breast cancer awareness during the month of October. With over 40 years of combined experience in the …
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Cracking the Code: Unlocking Breast Health Secrets with a Radiologist
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Welcome back to another episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and today we have a very special guest joining us. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stacy Smith Foley MD, a radiologist specializing in breast health. In this episode, Dr. Foley shares valuable insights about breast health and the importance of patie…
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Mammography Tech Shares Top Breast Cancer Awareness Insights for October and Beyond
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In this episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast," we have an incredible guest joining us. Jenny Santiago, a mammography technologist, shares her insights on breast cancer awareness and the important role of mammography in early detection. As a tech who has a personal connection to breast cancer, Jenny provides valuable information about the compl…
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In this episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast," host Chaundria Singleton is joined by Dr. Anjali Malik, a breast radiologist, to discuss the importance of healthy living and nutrition in preventing breast cancer. Dr. Malik shares her expertise as a specialist in breast imaging and interpretation, highlighting the role of radiologists in detecti…
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From X-Ray to MRI: Pariss Jackson's Radiology Career Path
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! In this episode, our host Chaundria Singleton is joined by the incredible Pariss Jackson, an MRI technologist with a wealth of experience in the field of radiology. As radiologic professionals, we hold the esteemed position as the third largest medical profession in the natio…
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A Couple of Rad Techs: Unveiling the Benefits and Challenges of Being a Travel Technologist
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Welcome to a new episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast" with your host, Chaundria Singleton. In today's episode, Chaundria dives into her personal experience and explores the reasons why she decided to become a travel radiologic technologist. She discusses the various motivations that drive individuals to pursue this unique career path, includi…
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What is an Interventional Radiology Technologist
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Welcome to another episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! In today's episode, our host Chaundria Singleton is joined by the incredible Jennifer Mashburn, an interventional technologist and President of the Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists. Jennifer shares her journey into interventional radiology and gives us an insider's look at wh…
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From Diagnostic to Interventional: Exploring the Evolution of a Radiologic Technologist
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Welcome back to another episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Lake Odom, an experienced interventional radiologic technologist. In this episode, Lake shares their journey into the world of interventional radiology and the fascinating intricacies of their work. From the importance of protective gea…
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Unlocking Opportunities: The Top 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Radiologic Technology
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Welcome back to another episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and in today's episode, we're diving into the exciting world of radiologic technology. Whether you're a seasoned technologist or a student exploring career options, this episode is for you. Today, we're going to uncover the top five reasons why bec…
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MRI Safety 101: Educating patients and healthcare providers on screening forms and procedures
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Episode: MRI Safety - Introduction - Incident with a patient who failed to inform medical staff about a bullet in their body - Importance of informing healthcare providers about potential risks - Screening forms for patients before MRI appointments - Role of the ACR in setting safety standards for MRI procedures - Importance of the ACR's MRI safety…
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Women Demanding Their Worth in Pay As A Radiologic Technologist
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In this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, host Chaundria Singleton introduces Chalonda Jones-Thomas, a highly accomplished radiologic technologist and certified health coach. She shares her inspiring journey and insights on making a successful career in Radiology Sciences while advocating for patients in healthcare. Chalonda emphasizes the …
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Modalities in Radiology In the latest episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, our host Chaundria talks about the advantages of specializing in certain areas of radiology to increase your earning potential. Here are the top three key takeaways from the discussion: 1. Hone your skills: Becoming great at a particular specialty in radiology can lead …
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Career Pathways in Radiology: Charting Your Course for Success
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Career Pathways in Radiology: Charting Your Course for Success On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, we dive into the world of radiology and medical imaging and its various modalities. Our speaker shares her experience working in cancer research and details the importance of staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field. …
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Getting An MRI After A Car Accident On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, we dive into the importance of building rapport and having a positive attitude in the radiology industry. My guest Sri shares her experience of having a MRI and how self-talk and building a friendship with their MRI technologist helped her get through it. We also …
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Breaking the Cycle of Poor Leadership in the Radiology Industry
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Breaking the Cycle of Poor Leadership in the Radiology Industry On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, the hosts discuss leadership and the importance of learning from mistakes to become a better supervisor. The episode concludes with advice for young techs entering the industry and the importance of being deliberate and conscious in gro…
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What Is It Like Growing Up With Scoliosis Today, they are joined by a remarkable guest, Stephanie, who will share her inspiring journey growing up with scoliosis. Stephanie's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as she navigated the challenges of scoliosis throughout her childhood. From the moment of diagnosis to undergoing various…
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Empowering Mammogram Stories: Navigating Breast Health & MRI Experiences
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Empowering Mammogram Stories: Navigating Breast Health & MRI Experiences Welcome to this special episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we sit down with Keosha Jones, the owner of Pink Productivity Coaching, to talk about her experience getting a mammogram after her doctor found a lump in her breast. Keosha shares her personal journey of t…
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What Is Scoliosis? Be sure to subscribe and turn on your notifications for the full episodes coming next week! Listen to the Full Episode here Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode on A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! If you enjoyed this show, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. And don…
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Breast Lumps! Scary Find for Women Under 30 Keosha Jones has had to worry about breast lumps and has had to have a mammogram in her early 20's. She shares her experience with having mammograms, the fear of the results, and what to expect. Be sure to subscribe and turn on your notifications for the full episodes coming next week! Full Episode click …
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Do Mammograms Hurt Heike Yates a Mammogram patient explains in this short clip how Mammograms may hurt some women, but the importance of making sure women get their mammograms on a regular basis. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening to this episode on A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! If you enjoyed this show, please leave us a rating …
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How Nuclear Medicine Techs are Shaping Radiology
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How Nuclear Medicine Techs are Shaping Radiology Radiology Technologies sister modality of Nuclear Medicine is shaping the radiology world! Todays podcast will be a livingly conversation about leadership, education and marketability as a medical imaging professional. My podcast guest Andre perkins is a leader in Nuclear Medicine and will be sharing…
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Radiologists Assistants: More Than Just Techs!
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The podcast episode offers a deep dive into the vital yet often unnoticed world of radiology, featuring an enlightening conversation with Marceline Forbus, a seasoned radiologist assistant. The hosts, a married couple of radiologic technologists, engage with Marceline to unpack the complexities surrounding the roles of Radiology Practitioners Assis…
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What You Should Know about Mammograms Welcome to A Couple of Rad Techs Radiology Podcast, where we bring you an inside look at the world of radiology, from the unique perspective of a married couple of radiologic technologists. We know that as a woman over 50, you may have concerns and questions about your breast health, and that's why we're here t…
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Mammogram Exam Myths Breast cancer is a leading cause of death for women worldwide, and mammograms play a crucial role in its early detection. In this episode of "Mammogram Myths with a Patient and Technologist" we sit down with a patient to discuss her experience with mammograms and how they played a crucial role in her health. We also have a mamm…
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How To Apply To Nuclear Medicine Technology Programs
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How To Apply To Nuclear Medicine Technology Programs Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of nuclear medicine on Nuclear Medicine Technology: Exploring Nuclear Medicine Education Programs. Hosted by Chaundria Singleton and a team of expert imaging technologists and educators, this podcast provides an in-depth exploration of the latest tren…
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A Look into the World of A Radiology Tech
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A Look into the World of A Radiology Tech Welcome to the Rad Tech Spotlight, a podcast that delves into the fascinating world of radiologic technology. Hosted by Chaundria Singleton a radiology professional, this podcast shines a light on the people who make diagnostic imaging possible. In this episode, we're excited to feature Kristin Beinschroth,…
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Vitamin D Deficiency Isn't Just Trendy I'm Chaundria Singleton from Healthy Trails Living LLC. Today, we’re talking about Vitamin D Deficiency- the nutrient that helps keep our bones strong and healthy. Many are not getting enough vitamin D in our diets and it leads to weight loss and other health issues. My guest Robin Allen, Certified Nutritionis…
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Breaking Down MRI Safety: An Interview with Tobias Gilk
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On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, our host Chaundria welcomes special guest Tobias Gilk to discuss the fascinating world of MRI safety. Tobias, an architect by training, found himself immersed in the field of radiology and MRI safety 20 years ago and has since made a significant impact on the industry. Chaundria and Tobias delve int…
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