This is from "Just a Tech" in Chino, California. Carl Normand ASRT, Inc. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) #radiographer #radiologictechnologist #healthcareprofessionals #healthcareproviders Not sure if am responding correctly but wanted to comment to the group regarding Tech week. "Just a Tech" with all the credentials I have and over 30 years of experience I am still not recognized as a Medical Professional. I am surprised at the looks in the eyes of students and working RTT's when I tell them that we are not recognized as medical professionals. I hope before I retire that our profession will take the steps to change this. We are so far behind other countries that have made that change, and they are recognized as professionals. So, "Just a Tech" think about it, in the eyes of our Allied Health Professionals who have attained that professional status and recognition, that's all we are....for now! So, let's start by making more RT's & RTT's more aware and promote change to attain that professional status and recognition! It starts by getting involved. If anyone in our profession that desires to be more then "Just a Tech" get involved by joining the ASRT & their state affiliates, and understand where you want to see your dues being spent, ON CHANGE! get involved, participate and become engaged, let's start the movement and see "Just a Tech" removed in the eyes of our peers and we can see this change like our fellow RT's & RTT's have in other countries, we have the knowledge on how to make the change, we just need everyone involved. If every RT & RTT joined the ASRT and their state affiliate we would have the voice to make these changes, not sure why we are so complacent to remain "Just a Tech" that should be our motto "Just a Tech". Carl Normand, R.T.(R)(T)(CT)
