Martino becomes new ASRT CEO

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) board of directors has selected Sal Martino, EdD, RT, as the association’s new CEO, upon the retirement of current CEO Lynn May on Dec. 31.

Martino has worked for the ASRT since 1999, most recently as its chief academic officer. Since 2001, he has also served as the chief operating officer of the ASRT Education and Research Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the ASRT.

ASRT said that Martino is a registered radiologic technologist with a career in radiologic science education. Before joining the ASRT staff, he worked at Hostos Community College of the City University of New York in a number of positions, including director of the radiologic technology program, chairman of the allied health department and associate dean of academic affairs.

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