Season 4 | Episode 14 | Holly Bonfig Becker, EdD, MA, RT(R)(M) | Director of Radiologic Technology Education at the University of Iowa

In this episode of The RadTech Life Podcast, I had the pleasure of having Holly Bonfig-Becker on the show. Holly is the Program Director and Breast Imaging Clinical Coordinator for the Radiation Sciences Radiologic Technology program at the University of Iowa, and she took the time to share her inspiring journey from radiologic technologist to educator. Holly discusses her passion for mentoring students and the importance of building confidence through hands-on learning and immediate application of skills. She highlights common challenges students face, particularly with complex image analysis like the lateral elbow, and offers strategies for mastering spatial reasoning and anatomy. Holly also addresses the current radiologic technologist shortage, emphasizing the opportunities it presents for new grads while underscoring the importance of teamwork and adaptability in clinical settings. Throughout the conversation, she encourages future rad techs to recognize their critical role in patient care and the value they bring to the healthcare system.

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🎙️ Main Takeaways:

1️⃣ Passion for Education 📚: Holly transitioned from tech to teaching to inspire the next generation.

2️⃣ Student Struggles 🤯: Lateral elbow analysis 🦾 is tricky – focus on spatial reasoning & anatomy.

3️⃣ Hands-On Learning 🛠️: Immediate application = confidence & mastery.

4️⃣ Tech Shortage 🚨: Critical need = massive opportunities for new rad techs.

5️⃣ Know Your Value 💪: Rad techs play a vital role in patient care & healthcare success.

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