Jason Young

Jason Young serves as an Instructor of Radiologic Technology at Southwest Baptist University with over 15 years of professional experience. His career spans 10 years teaching in an Associate of Radiography program, 3 years in hospital management, and extensive leadership roles in national radiology organizations including presidency of the Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists and chairmanship of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Practice Standards Council.

Education:

• B.S. in Human Services, Evangel University
• RT(R), CoxHealth School of Radiologic Technology

His research centers on advancing professional standards and clinical practices in medical imaging, with particular focus on digital transition challenges in radiography workflows. Young investigates the critical gap between evidence-based best practices and common clinical routines while examining radiation physics principles and quality assurance protocols. His work emphasizes continuous professional development frameworks for technologists navigating evolving healthcare technologies.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent thematic focus on standardization and educational improvement across radiologic technology. His scholarship addresses systemic challenges in transitioning analog departments to digital environments while maintaining rigorous exposure protocols and image quality standards. The recurring emphasis on professional collaboration and evidence-based practice implementation demonstrates his commitment to elevating industry-wide performance metrics.

Awards and Honors:

• MoSRT Award of Excellence, 2013
• Murray Memorial Lecturer, 2016

Through his decade of instructional leadership, Young has shaped radiography curriculum development and clinical training standards while mentoring future technologists. His organizational leadership extends to policy development through the Missouri Radiologic Licensure Task Force where he contributed to Senate Bill 275 implementation. Professional service includes committee leadership on the Ozarks Technical Community College Health Sciences Advisory Board where he influenced regional healthcare education frameworks.

Young maintains active roles in professional governance through the Practice Standards Council Radiography Committee and Missouri Society of Radiologic Technologists Board, driving initiatives that bridge academic training with clinical practice requirements across the state's healthcare institutions.