Membership Benefits

Membership Benefits

Why you should become a member:

  • The MSRT represents and serves as the official voice of radiologic technologists, to all public and professional groups within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on matters concerning the profession in general and in particular, the practice of radiologic technology.
  • The MSRT represents Massachusetts technologists on a national level by lobbying for minimum standards of education in Washington DC.
  • Scholarships are available to both student and technologist members.
  • MSRT events provide opportunities to meet new friends and network with other members of the radiology profession.
  • Two 1/2 day seminars are scheduled during the year, providing up to 8 Continuing Education Credits at no additional charge to members who pre-register for these events.
  • The annual three-day conference offers courses and seminars on a variety of professional development topics. MSRT members attend at reduced rates.
  • Student activities and functions are included at MSRT Events.
  • The MSRT newsletter, the Exposure, delivers periodic updates and news about MSRT events and medical imaging news.
  • Your membership helps you to stay motivated and give back to your profession and the community.

For a complete list, please download MSRT Membership Benefits

Membership Categories:

Active members are those who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent or hold an unrestricted license in medical imaging or radiation therapy under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts statute. They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations of membership including the right to vote, hold office and serve as a delegate.

Student members are those who are enrolled in primary medical imaging or radiation therapy programs. They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations of Active members. Eligibility for Student membership shall terminate upon initial certification or acquisition of a temporary or full license under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts statute.

Bridge members are those who meet the following qualifications:

have graduated from an accredited program in medical imaging or radiation therapy within 12 months of membership application;

OR

are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent and are within 12 months of their initial certification.

They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations of Active members.

Quarter Century Club members are active members who have maintained membership in the MSRT for twenty five (25) consecutive years. Quarter Century Club members shall have all the rights, privileges and obligations of Active Members.

Retired members are those who hold a certificate of recognition from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent or who meet Social Security Administration requirements for retirement. They shall have all rights, privileges and obligations of Active members except to hold office or serve as a delegate.  To apply for Retired Membership, please complete a MSRT Retired Membership Application and email to the MSRT office.

Honorary Life members are those Quarter Century voting members who hold a certificate of recognition from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent or who meet Social Security Administration requirements for retirement.  To apply for Honorary Life Membership, please complete a MSRT Lifetime Member Application and email to the MSRT office.

MSRT Dues Structure:

The MSRT Membership Fiscal Year runs July 1 to June 30 .  The dues structure are:

Technologists
If Joining:  July 1 – Feb. 28 – $50.00 (membership good until June 30th of the current Fiscal Year)

If Joining  March 1 – June 21 — $75.00 (membership good until June 30th of the next Fiscal Year)

Bridge Membership
The Bridge Membership was created for recent graduates of Radiology Programs.  This membership bridges the time between graduation, taking the registry & obtaining a job.  A two year membership is discounted by 30% for a total of $70.

Students
$20.00 *These applicants will be considered paid through the current fiscal year.

Retired
$25.00 *These applicants will be considered paid through the current fiscal year.

Membership Application Submission
You can pay on-line using PayPal or mail your application to the MSRT.  To mail to the MSRT office, please download Membership Application, complete and mail with your dues payment to the MSRT Office.  Please make checks payable to: Massachusetts Society of Radiologic Technologists

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