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Who is up for a challenge? Let’s do this!<\/p>\n
Do you have a textbook position or a back to basics you can hold the longest? Maybe it involves holding your breath too.<\/p>\n
Here is a great example from Western Health, where Renee Mimeo currently holds the record for the ‘Rosenberg Challenge” at 11 minutes 30 seconds.[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/767170691″ title=”Rosenberg Challenge”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Can you beat it? Tag us @asmirtorg use #nrrtw and Western Health \u2013 let\u2019s see who can break the record.<\/p>\n
There is $100 voucher for the most unique position and some other cool prizes too. Make sure you are being safe, accurate and have fun!<\/p>\n
As you know, radiographers know all the positions. Show us your techniques.<\/p>\n
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Take a picture, or share a video – is super speed of course, show the time – we do need that special proof!<\/p>\n
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This Celebration Tool Kit is filled with ideas on how to bring you and your team together to promote medical radiation sciences across National Radiographers and Radiation Therapists’ Week.<\/p>\n
Download your free Kit today and start planning how you and your team will celebrate, there are many suggestions so pick those which suit your workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Become an Ambassador for your Profession<\/strong> NRRTW Week is an Opportunity for Education<\/strong> Have your Celebrations Reflect your Professionalism<\/strong> We trust these ideas will help bring your celebration to the next level to achieve the recognition we deserve as a profession.<\/p>\n These are some ideas to help movitate and head you in the right direction:<\/p>\n See below for more details…[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” css=”.vc_custom_1476008791393{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n How to\u2026Promote your workplace<\/strong> How to\u2026Reach out to your patients<\/strong> How to\u2026Recognise your co-workers<\/strong> How to\u2026Create visual displays<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-xs-12″ css=”.vc_custom_1627285639020{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2161″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_single_image image=”2156″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_single_image image=”2157″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_single_image image=”2159″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” type=”vc_default” css=”.vc_custom_1498753666903{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#1f365c”][vc_column] <\/div><\/div>
\nPlease use the ideas suggested below to promote National Radiographers and Radiation Therapists\u2019 Week in a professional manner that will resonate with the public, the patients, and other members of your health care team. NRRTW is all about participation\u2014you are the ambassador for your profession!<\/p>\n
\nRemember that there are almost 11,000 members across Australia in your national association who are all highly skilled professionals deserving of recognition for providing essential services and excellent patient care. National Radiographers and Radiation Therapists\u2019 Week is our opportunity to educate not only the public, but our co-workers as well as ourselves.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>As an ambassador for your profession, consider expanding your NRRTW celebrations to reflect this. Instead of a staff lunch, invite a guest speaker to motivate your staff and educate other members of the health care team about your role. You can put up a poster, but you could also create a visual display and educate your peers and clients in the workplace about what you do.<\/p>\n\n
\nShow your patients and the public that you are part of a distinct, highly skilled profession by taking pride in your work and your workplace. Remember, you are the ambassador for your profession\u2014broadcast your successes! Inform patients about what the hospital\/clinic and department is doing to improve patient care. After a staff meeting, let coworkers know what was accomplished. Communication is so important, yet it is easy to fall into the mindset that everyone already knows what you know. Take any and every occasion to speak positively about your workplace and the profession.
\nThe way medical radiation professionals (MRPs) speak about themselves and their profession has a profound impact on public perception. Be quick to notice and point out positive interactions between coworkers and change the negative images by example. Offer to assist a student, new grad or new employee. Negative attitudes in the workplace send the wrong message to the general public, to others in the health profession, and to MRPs themselves. When coworkers are promoted, celebrate their accomplishment and support them. Talk about the community involvement of your workplace and encourage participation from your patients and coworkers at hospital events.
\nDisplay your certification and course diplomas, display the ASMIRT Code of Ethics, and ASMIRT logo. These documents demonstrate that you are part of a national professional Association and illustrate your commitment to professionalism and patient care.<\/p>\n
\nSelf-promotion may not come naturally to most MRPs, but it is essential. Unless MRPs are very open about who they are and what services they provide, patients won\u2019t know or understand their role in the health care team. Because of the public misconception that MRPs are nurses or assistants, never miss the opportunity to explain that you are part of a distinct, highly skilled profession.
\nNRRTW is a great opportunity to start a conversation about the profession with patients. Use the promotional tools provided by ASMIRT: offer them an NRRTW Week sticker and explain who MRPs are and what you do\u2026 the different areas MRPs work in\u2026educate them about the essential services you provide in health care. A simple \u201cDid you know that\u2026?\u201d can start a conversation\u2014so don\u2019t be shy!
\nUse the Mini infographics by adding them to your waiting room, as it briefly explains the role of each discipline and you can draw their attention to them. Ask if they have any questions. If your workplace has a visual display or community fundraiser, invite them to have a look and participate. Refer them to any public promotion regarding NRRTW such as newspaper articles you may have featured in. Thank your patients for their attention and interest.
\nMake patients and the public aware of the highly esteemed status of certified technologists and therapists. NRRTWs work hard to attain this designation\u2014show the world that they are proud of what they do.<\/p>\n
\nRecognising the achievements of your co-workers is great way to boost workplace morale and encourage professionalism. Encourage your supervisor to start a monthly recognition program where a deserving team member has a description of their contributions and their picture displayed in a common area. Or ask members within your organisation to provide you with personal stories on their experiences as an MRP then share these experiences through Association or hospital newsletters, local newspapers, or staff meetings.
\nNRRTW is a great week to profile the achievements of staff \u2013 take advantage of the opportunity to include staff details in your information displays. This can help to create a meaningful connection between MRPs and their patients. Let people hear about your facility\u2019s expertise and what vital roles your teams play in the health care sector.
\nAnd remember, recognising co-workers can be as easy as saying \u201cthank you\u201d. Creating a better work environment in these simple ways will help demonstrate professionalism and dedication. Patients and other health care workers within your organisation will take notice.<\/p>\n
\nDisplay NRRTW promotional materials in your office and other high-traffic areas in the workplace such as entrances, elevators, cafeteria, lounges and waiting rooms leading up to NRRTW. Set up a station where the public can view any collateral your workplace has on a counter or other strategic locations in order to provide easy access to information about the profession. Use the posters, factsheets, stickers provided by ASMIRT to help draw their attention. Make it more personal by including information from your organisation and use your staff members on the stand! Try to have someone available at all times, so they can answer questions and interact with the public, or perhaps during lunch hours may work best for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNewsletters<\/h2><\/div>
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