Addressing the Radiology Tech Shortage: Challenges and Opportunities with Allen Goode

Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging

This episode of the Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging podcast sees host Chris St. John enjoying a far-reaching conversation with Allen Goode, the Chief Diagnostic Medical Physicist at UVA Health System.

Radiology is in the midst of a technologist shortage, and it’s a problem that was only made worse by the ripple effects of COVID. Traditional recruitment methods are just no longer cutting it according to Allen, who is keener on proactive outreach and creative training programs. Listen in to have your eyes opened as to the vast untapped talent pools out there – if only there were the right educational incentives.

Allen also gets into staffing dynamics on this episode – more and more, you’re seeing traveling technologists, and holding on to existing permanent staff is an ongoing battle. All of this matters so much because it has a direct impact on patient care and workflow efficiency.

But what of the solutions? Well, Chris and Allen look into how to remedy these issues. Learn why outside-of-the-box thinking and continuous learning are the keys to beating this workforce crisis and keeping care quality standards high.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:51 - Life as a Medical Physicist

04:21 - Travelers vs. Locals: The Pay Disparity Dilemma

08:10 - Why Experience Matters in Complex Care

11:28 - The Role of AI in Streamlining

15:57 - Burnout in the Imaging World

18:03 - Investing in Technologists: Building a Stronger Team
20:46 - Giving Voice to the Experts

23:03 - Adapting Recruitment Strategies

26:57 - The Changing Face of Healthcare Staffing

29:32 - A Hidden Talent Pool

38:21 - The Stability of Healthcare Careers

40:51 - Raising Awareness About Diverse Roles in Healthcare

44:21 - Outro

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