The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is the world's largest radiologic science association.
Joseph Whitton, M.S., R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), the program director for the radiologic technology program at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, has been elected as vice speaker of the House for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the world’s largest radiologic science association.
ASRT represents the health care professionals who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy. With more than 153,000 members, its mission is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care.
Whitton, of Mt. Sinai, New York, was elected at the 2017 ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting, June 22-25, in Orlando, Florida. Whittonwill manage the House of Delegates proceedings at the 2018 annual governance meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, and serves as a member of the ASRT Board of Directors.
“Preparing tomorrow’s radiologic technologists is essential to moving our profession forward,” Whitton said. “I’m committed to serving the members of the Society and ensuring their voices are heard. I’m excited to have a chance to lead and help shape the policy of this important organization.”
