Speaker: Ashley M. Perkins, M.H.A., R.T.(R)(MR)

Session Description: When you hear the acronyms JTC, ACHC, or ACR, do you feel a sense of overwhelming pressure? Does the accreditation process leave you sleepless? Do you feel like many accreditation pieces are out of your control, yet you are held accountable? As medical imaging leaders, we recognize the value of obtaining and maintaining accreditation. Without these accreditations, imaging operations may not be viable. We also know the hurry-up and get ready process is daunting to staff and leaders. This presentation will discuss many ideas to create a better accreditation environment. It will tell the story of a healthcare system’s journey from a stressful preparation cycle to a constant state of readiness. Attendees will explore ways to overcome the pressure of accreditation by establishing a state of constant readiness through meaningful changes.
Learning Objectives:
Explore ways to streamline your current state into a state of constant readiness through sustainable changes.
Define the value of working with stakeholders and key players to ensure support.
Discuss tools to aid in constant readiness.
Recognize how a change in leadership shifted the culture surrounding the accreditation process.

Speaker: Tessa Kerby, MBA MPH

Subject matter experts from Whitecap Health Advisors, a strategic advisory healthcare consulting firm, will lead an interactive discussion considering capital asset planning as a component of broader master facility planning efforts. Leaders are tasked with managing current state demands while planning for future state. For medical imaging service line leaders, this means contemplating expensive capital asset needs and considering investing in innovation and technology. While most large systems and facilities maintain facility master plans, not all perform similar planning exercises with their capital asset infrastructure. A capital asset plan should be forward-thinking and consider demand, provider availability, access, proximity of referring specialties (neurology, ENT, orthopedics, oncology, primary care), as well as demographic growth and geographic location favorability. In addition, operational considerations related to maintenance and clinician availability – at the provider, nursing, and technician levels remain key components of a planning effort. Innovation and technology advancements are priority items for most imaging leaders; capital asset plans must be flexible and adaptable to new capabilities that can advance the service lines effectiveness. Integrating these considerations, and articulating their return, is critical to obtaining leadership support in a thriving, resilient, imaging service. Audience members will provide real-time feedback and prioritization of topics via polling throughout the session.

Learning Objectives:
Consider the value of a well-developed capital asset plan.
Prioritize considerations and impact of factors that can influence a capital asset plan.
Learn from national experts on best-practices and case studies for the development of a capital asset plan.

Speaker: Jose E. Rodriguez, MHA, BS, CRA, CPHQ, CHFP, FAHRA, RT(R)(CT)(QM)

Session Description: This session will explore the critical role of career ladders in fostering professional growth for medical imaging technologists. Attendees will gain insights into designing a sustainable and effective career development framework tailored to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. The session will cover key components, including entry-level roles, specialization tracks, leadership pathways, and advanced practice opportunities while addressing funding challenges, resistance to change, and standardization. I will use real-world examples to illustrate successful implementations and strategies to integrate mentorship and ongoing education into career ladders. Participants will also learn how to measure the success of career ladders using key performance indicators such as retention rates, error reduction, and patient satisfaction. By the end of this session, attendees will have practical tools to align organizational goals with workforce development, ensuring a highly skilled and motivated imaging team ready to meet the demands of modern healthcare.

Learning Objectives:
Design a structured career ladder framework that supports professional growth and aligns with organizational goals.
Address and overcome common challenges in implementing career ladders, including funding constraints and resistance to change.
Measure the success of career ladders using retention, performance, and patient care metrics.
Develop effective mentorship programs that support technologists' career advancement and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Implement strategies to encourage specialization and advanced certifications among technologists, enhancing expertise and service quality.

Join us for the Established Leader session, "How to Build and Maintain a Compliant Radiation Protection Program" presented by Ken Repking, BS, CNMT, NMTCB(RS), Practice Associate Radiation Safety Support Services, Landauer. The session will take place live on Thursday, March 13 at 12:15 PM ET and a recording will be available as part of the CLIMB 2025 On-Demand Library.

Date/Time:

Thursday, March 13 - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM ET

Speaker: 

Ken Repking, BS, CNMT, NMTCB(RS), Practice Associate Radiation Safety Support Services, Landauer

Description: 

This session will review the typical components of a Radiation Protection Program (RPP) to help you understand the function and purpose of the program. Next, we will cover the steps necessary for maintaining a compliant RPP over time. Finally, you will learn about the common pitfalls and mistakes one finds within many RPPs and how to avoid them.

Session Category:

Regulatory

Thank you to our in-kind sponsor, Landauer

Join us for the Established Leader session, "Improving Staff Performance and the Patient Experience (PX) Through Environmental Design" presented by David Navarrete M.Sc., MBA, EDRA CORE, EDAC; Director, Research Initiatives and Professional Education, Sky Factory, Inc. / The Center for Conscious Design. The session will take place live on Friday March 14 at 2:15 PM ET and a recording will be available as part of the CLIMB 2025 On-Demand Library.

Date/Time:

Friday March 14 - 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM ET

Speaker: 

David Navarrete M.Sc., MBA, EDRA CORE, EDAC; Director, Research Initiatives and Professional Education, Sky Factory, Inc. / The Center for Conscious Design

Description: 

This session will cover how to conduct a PX audit, focusing on human factors that impact staff wellness, performance, and patient experience. Many imaging suites are designed with limited space, leading to patient distress and technologist fatigue. The session will explore how visual connections to open spaces, natural daylight, and biophilic elements—like Prospect & Refuge—enhance well-being and performance.

Research on architectural illusions of nature, such as landscape views and sky imagery, will be discussed for their ability to create perceived openness, reduce claustrophobia, and improve mood. These illusions also benefit imaging staff by mitigating stress from working in confined environments. Evidence links improved workspaces with higher HCAHPS scores, staff satisfaction, and patient outcomes.

The session will also touch on retrofit solutions, such as tunable lighting and nature-inspired illusions, to enhance care environments, even in constrained spaces, improving both staff and patient experiences.

Session Categories:

Patient Experience 

Employee Engagement

Thank you to our in-kind sponsor, Sky Factory, Inc.

Join us for the Established Leader session, "Why Marketing Needs a Seat at Your Leadership Table" presented by Janinne Walker, Senior Vice President Business Development & Sales, Radiology Matters. The session will take place live on Friday March 14 at 12:15 PM ET and a recording will be available as part of the CLIMB 2025 On-Demand Library.

Date/Time:

Friday March 14 - 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM ET

Speaker: 

Janinne Walker, Senior Vice President Business Development & Sales, Radiology Matters 

Description: 

In today’s competitive business landscape, marketing is no longer a function that can sit on the sidelines—it deserves a prominent seat at the leadership table. This presentation delves into the critical role marketing plays in driving strategic decisions at the leadership team level. Attendees will explore the unique insights marketing professionals bring, such as market intelligence, customer feedback, and data analysis, all of which are vital for aligning business strategies with market demands. With the rapid evolution of consumer expectations, healthcare organizations must adapt to deliver not only exceptional services but also seamless customer experiences. We will discuss how integrating marketing into leadership discussions can help organizations stay ahead of competitors, maximize shareholder value, and ensure that marketing efforts are aligned with long-term goals. This presentation emphasizes the importance of leveraging data-driven marketing strategies to enhance decision-making processes, ultimately fostering growth and innovation within the organization.

Session Categories:

Marketing

Leadership

Thank you to our in-kind sponsor, Radiology Matters

This webinar is generously sponsored by Bayer.

Session Description: Join us for a comprehensive presentation on ways to address and implement workflow steps to help provide image quality and a better customer experience with the use of saline during contrast-enhanced CT imaging, including reducing likelihood of extravasation during contrast delivery by automated injection, value of saline flush after contrast delivery on image quality, and identification of contrast-enhanced CT scans that generate optimal scans by delivering a mix of contrast, contrast and saline, and saline chaser. This approach aims to equip radiological technologists, CT supervisors and radiologists with tools to help optimize operational efficiency, image quality and patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Strengthen awareness of contrast extravasation: understand causes, incidence, impact, ways to evaluate and treat, and ways to mitigate contrast extravasation during CT imaging.
2. Understand the importance of post-contrast injection flush with regard to image quality and contrast use.
3. Provide awareness of image scans that have been shown to benefit from contrast and saline mixture.

Speaker: 

• Dr. Ryan Lee, MD

This webinar is approved for 1.0 Category A continuing education credits, which may be applied to the CRA domain: (AM) Asset Management

This webinar is generously sponsored by Guerbet.

Speaker:  Michael J. Schlenk, M.S., R.T. (R) (MR), MRSO, MRSE (MRSCTM)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone of diagnostic imaging, and the effective use of contrast agents is essential to maximizing its diagnostic potential. This session will provide a practical overview of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), focusing on their fundamental properties and how they enhance image quality. Attendees will review the principles of T1 and T2 relaxation and examine differences in MR image contrast. The presentation will explore the clinical value of high-relaxivity contrast agents and their expanding role. The session will conclude with a review of the next-generation GBCA from Guerbet, designed to deliver high-quality images at half the conventional gadolinium dose.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 ARRT Category A continuing education credit in the Asset Management (AM) domain.

This webinar is generously sponsored by GE HealthCare.

Session Description: 

In this engaging webinar, we will explore the trends driving the growing adoption of mobile imaging across various modalities. Learn how strategic uses of mobile solutions are expanding patient access by addressing backlogs, expanding service lines, reducing wait times, and improving patient experiences. We'll also delve into key considerations when evaluating investing in a mobile imaging program. This webinar is essential for healthcare professionals looking to stay ahead of industry trends and enhance their imaging services.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key market trends and demand drivers influencing the adoption of mobile imaging solutions in healthcare.
2. Evaluate the strategic benefits and challenges of deploying mobile imaging to improve patient access, health equity, and operational flexibility.
3. Compare different program considerations when evaluating a mobile imaging program, including the decision between owning equipment versus partnering with a strategic mobile imaging provider.

Speakers: 

Bill O’Brien (Moderator), GE HealthCare
Vito Raimondi, GE HealthCare
David Stachowiak, Shared Imaging

This webinar is approved for 1.0 Category A ARRT continuing education credit under the domains AM and OM.