RTMatters
Podcast Description
RTMatters is the go-to podcast for respiratory therapists who want to engage in candid, thought-provoking conversations about the profession. Hosted by Patrick Dunne, each episode features in-depth interviews with industry experts, experienced RTs, and other healthcare professionals.
Whether you’re navigating career challenges, seeking work-life balance, or simply looking to connect with others in the RT community, RTMatters offers valuable insights, personal stories, and practical advice. From the impact of staffing shortages to exploring new career paths in respiratory therapy, we tackle the topics that truly matter.
Join us for conversations that will inspire, inform, and empower you to take control of your professional journey. Every episode is designed to help you stay engaged, motivated, and connected to a community of like-minded RTs.
Tune in, get inspired, and make your voice heard by sending your questions and feedback to [email protected].
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers essential themes related to respiratory therapy, including career development, work-life balance, and recognition of the profession's value within healthcare. Example episodes include discussions on combating under-appreciation in the field and exploring various career paths for RTs, emphasizing mentorship and ongoing education as critical components for growth.
RTMatters is the go-to podcast for respiratory therapists who want to engage in candid, thought-provoking conversations about the profession. Hosted by Patrick Dunne, each episode features in-depth interviews with industry experts, experienced RTs, and other healthcare professionals.
Whether you’re navigating career challenges, seeking work-life balance, or simply looking to connect with others in the RT community, RTMatters offers valuable insights, personal stories, and practical advice. From the impact of staffing shortages to exploring new career paths in respiratory therapy, we tackle the topics that truly matter.
Join us for conversations that will inspire, inform, and empower you to take control of your professional journey. Every episode is designed to help you stay engaged, motivated, and connected to a community of like-minded RTs.
Tune in, get inspired, and make your voice heard by sending your questions and feedback to [email protected].
In this episode of RTMatters, host Patrick Dunne is joined by Frank Salvatore, MBA, RRT, FAARC and Keith Siegel, MBA, RRT, CPFT, FAARC, co-chairs of the AARC’s 2026 Fellowship Committee, to discuss what it truly means to be recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care (FAARC).
Frank and Keith explain the purpose and significance of AARC Fellowship, outlining the eligibility criteria, nomination process, and evaluation standards used to select recipients. They also highlight how respiratory therapists can contribute to the profession beyond bedside care—through volunteerism, leadership, advocacy, and engagement at the local, state, and national levels.
The conversation concludes with encouragement for RTs to view AARC Fellowship not just as a credential, but as a pathway to elevate the profession and strengthen access to safe, evidence-based respiratory care across all practice settings.
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