For Immediate Release
Contact: ARRT Strategic Communications
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At the 100th anniversary celebration of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), held Nov. 12, 2022, ARRT’s Board of Trustees announced a $25,000 donation to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation’s Sal Martino Leadership Scholarship.
ASRT established the scholarship earlier this summer with initial contributions from Joy and Jordan Renner and Steve Hardy.
Joy Renner, M.A., R.T.(R), Director of the Division of Radiologic Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; her husband, Jordan Renner, M.D., radiologist and former ARRT Board of Trustees member; and Steve Hardy, M.S., R.T.(R)(T)(CT), Chief Operating Officer for the ASRT Foundation and ASRT Executive Vice President of Development and Corporate Relations, together honored ASRT CEO and Executive Director Sal Martino, Ed.D., R.T.(R), FASRT, FASAE, CAE, who will retire on Jan. 3, 2023, after 13 years leading the ASRT.
Travis Prowant, M.S.H.S., R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CV)(CT)(ARRT), FASRT, President of the ARRT Board of Trustees, says that one of ARRT’s primary goals is to encourage education in the profession. “I’m proud that ARRT has maintained this effort in a variety of ways, including offering financial support for learners at various stages of their careers,” Prowant says. “This includes important partnerships with partner organizations.” ARRT supports scholarships with the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, and The Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists, as well as with ASRT.
“In the spirit of continued collaboration and heartfelt generosity, ARRT is proud of our many collaborative partnerships,” Prowant adds, “which encourage and support continuous learning throughout the profession.”
About ARRT
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists promotes high standards of patient care by recognizing qualified individuals in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, ARRT evaluates, certifies, and annually registers more than 350,000 radiologic technologists across the United States.
An 11-member Board of Trustees provides the vision and direction for ARRT. The Board sets ARRT’s policies, including establishing requirements for obtaining and maintaining credentials. Professional membership societies and other organizations nominate people to serve as our Trustees. Board membership is comprised of six ARRT registered technologists, four licensed physicians, and one public member who represents the public interest and consumers of services provided by ARRT-certified and registered technologists.