The hidden STEMM powerhouse of medical imaging with Chaundria Singleton

Release Date: 24 January, 2026
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Every person will have experiences with medical imaging at some point in their lives. For most, the first time will be with an ultrasound before you are born. But how much do we know about this field and the professionals who are a part of our extended care team in healthcare?

Chaundria Singleton is a radiologic technologist, author, speaker, and host of the podcast A Couple of Rad Techs. Join us as we speak about Chaundria's journey in radiologic technology, the breadth of scope of these careers, and how medical imaging science communication empowers both practitioners and patients for better outcomes.

About Chaundria Singleton

Chaundria Singleton is a nationally recognised radiologic technologist, educator, and content creator with over 20 years of experience in medical imaging. A graduate of Emory University School of Medicine’s Medical Imaging Program, she holds certifications from ARRT in Radiography, MRI, and CT, and completed mammography training through MTMI.

Her career spans clinical care, college MRI educator, management, travel tech, and Imaging business ownership. She has trained hundreds of students and mentored aspiring technologists, while helping healthcare brands and institutions bring visibility to imaging professionals.

Chaundria is the founder and host of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, ranked in the top 5% globally, and author of “Rachel the Radiographer”—one of the first children’s books to introduce radiologic technology as a STEM career to young readers. Known for blending clinical topics with fun, educational, and relatable storytelling, she is on a mission to let everyone know that “Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy isn’t a side hustle in healthcare.” She educates, inspires, and partners with companies who want to connect meaningfully with the medical imaging community.

She has been featured in The Washington Post, NBC ATL&Co, Meditech Today, and has spoken for Siemens Healthineers, imaging societies, and national education conferences. Her platform reaches over 85K individuals through social media, newsletters, and more—bridging the gap between healthcare careers and human connection.

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  • [00:01:04] The evolution of Chaundria's science communication.
  • [00:01:47] Chaundria's journey to radiologic technology.
  • [00:05:01] The scope of medical imaging careers.
  • [00:12:51] Informatics and IT in healthcare.
  • [00:16:18] Why medical imaging is a STEMM field.
  • [00:19:27] Entrepreneurship in radiologic technology.
  • [00:23:48] The misconceptions of radiologic technology and medical imaging as a career.
  • [00:31:54] A Couple of Rad Techs.
  • [00:34:49] Patient advocacy and safety.
  • [00:40:18] Inspiring the next generation with "Rachel the Radiographer".
  • [00:47:56] What advice would you give someone who wanted to do what you do, and what advice should they ignore?
  • [00:52:40] How to find out more
How to cite: Ong, M. (Host), & Singleton, C. (Guest). (2026, January 24). The hidden STEMM powerhouse of medical imaging with Chaundria Singleton [Audio podcast episode]. In STEAM Powered. Michele Ong. https://www.steampoweredshow.com/shows/chaundria-singleton.html

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