Newsline-Winter 2016 - The Connecticut Society of Radiologic

CSRTNewsline–Volume20,Issue1
CSRT
ConnecticutSocietyof
RadiologicTechnologists
Newsline
Winter2016
President’sMessage
TheCSRTisthere....forYOU!
-DonnaJ.Crum,MS,RT(R)(CT)
Itismyhonortowritetoyouastheelectedpresident
oftheCSRT,Inc.for2015-2016.Theworldischanging
andwiththosechangescomemoreandmorestressors
onmembersofallprofessions,includingradiography-
new technology, more training, and new regulations,
just to name a few. Regulatory bodies are imposing
changeonourprofessionandIwouldliketheCSRTto
be the organization you turn to for the latest
information that may affect how you practice your
profession.Itisimpossibleforaworkingradiographer
tokeepupwiththemanychangesonthehorizon.But
as a member of your professional organization, we all
may be able to stay abreast of any changes that may
come.
The CSRT Board is the mouthpiece for the
radiographersinthestateofConnecticut.Tothatend,I
am appealing to every radiographer in the state to
become an advocate for your profession. Make your
voiceheard,standupforwhatyoubelieveinandnever
settle for someone else telling you how to be a
radiologic professional. Many of the 3000+
Connecticut radiographers are members of the
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT),
our national organization. The ASRT provides
wonderfulbenefitsincludingcontinuingeducation
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(CE) credits. The ASRT works on a national level to
addressradiographers’concerns.TheCSRTisastatelevel organization that monitors and addresses more
localissues.TheCSRT,Inc.worksverycloselywiththe
ASRT, but we know our state better than anyone else
does and we want to know our radiographers better
thananyoneelseinhealthcaredoes.
While I am happy to announce the CSRT is financially
stable this year, we still have a long way to go to
maintainthatstability.WiththesupportoftheASRT’s
AffiliateFinancialAssistanceProgram,wewereableto
develop our new website (see more on page 3) to
communicate more quickly with the busy
CSRT,INC
radiographers across this state. We are able to
continue to provide a lobbyist to monitor legislation
that could affect radiographers in the state. We’re
busyworkingonanumberofadditionalinitiativesthat
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we hope will grow our numbers and strengthen our
membership.
Over the past year under the direction of Daniel
DeMaio,theCSRTboardsponsoredtwoinnovativeCE
events at breweries in Stratford and Bristol that
broughtradiographersfromaroundthestatetogether.
I would like to continue this new tradition and would
liketospreadoutovermoreofthestatetohearwhat
radiographers are thinking and what challenges you
may be facing in your profession. Unfortunately, I am
notoriginallyfromConnecticutsoIdonotknowofall
ofthewonderfulplacesthatarepossiblevenuesforCE
events. I would like to learn more about your locale
and look forward to hearing from radiographers
aroundthestateaboutpossiblevenuesthatwemaybe
abletoutilizeinthenextfewmonths.
The board also sponsored CE events in multiple
hospitals, again hoping to hear from radiographers in
the state and grow our membership. CE events took
place in New London, Manchester, Middletown,
Stamford and Farmington. We know other facilities
are out there and we are willing to come to your site
whenauthorizedbyyouradministration.
I would like to continue building our society by
working with the student radiographers in the state.
Last year, the CSRT sponsored a national speaker to
comeandaddressstudentsonissuesrelatedtodigital
radiography.The110studentsrepresentingmany
different state programs learned many new concepts
and facts about the latest digital equipment. In an
efforttoincreasestudentparticipationintheCSRT,the
board is forming a student committee to hear the
issues and concerns of our student radiographers. I
plantoinvestigatethechallengesthatkeepthemfrom
joining our society and remove any obstacle that may
be in their path. Students and new graduates are the
lifebloodoftheCSRTandwereallyneedtoencourage
them to join and advocate for their new profession.
There is safety in numbers and the more voices we
have the louder we can communicate to other
professionsandtothepublicthatwearetheradiologic
science experts. Spread the word to your friends and
colleaguesabouttheCSRT,Inc.VisitourNEWwebsite,
www.csrt.us and advocate for the radiography
profession. On behalf of the Board Directors of the
CSRT,Ithankyouallforyourcontinuedsupport.
-DonnaCrum
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BoardofDirectors:2015-16
SeniorBoardMember–BillHennessy
Chairman–BobGrossman TheStudentCommons
President–DonnaCrum President-Elect–DanDeMaio
Vice-President–JayDerksen
Secretary–KoriStewart
Treasurer–DianeKosenko TheCSRTisproudtosponsorthisyear’sCollegeBowlonFriday,April1onthe
campusofMiddlesexCommunityCollege.Thisexcitingeventwillfeaturestudent
teams from Manchester Community College, Middlesex Community College,
Quinnipiac University and the University of Hartford. The day’s events will also
feature a fantastic lecture on digital radiography by our very own “X-Ray Bob”
Grossman.AdmissiontotheCElectureandCollegeBowlisfreeforcurrentCSRT
members.
*Visit our new-and-improved website – www.csrt.us - for more information.
Comeoutandsupportyouralmamaterandallofourparticipatingstudents!
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StateLegislativeHappenings
CSRTisYourLegislativeWatchdog!
The CSRT will continue to monitor state legislative activity
with the help of our lobbyist, Josh Hughes from Capitol
Consulting, LLC. This legislative monitoring is something
theCSRTtakesseriously.Forexample,wehaveworkedwith
members in the past to introduce legislation to include
Radiographers in the state’s Sick Leave Bill. The CSRT has
also recently helped the Nuclear Medicine Technologists
withlegislationimportanttotheirpractice.
The CSRT understands that you can get your CEU credits
several ways - online, at a conference, through journal
directedreadings,etc.WhilemanyCEcompaniesandother
organizations may fill the niche for continued education,
they certainly do not supply the technologists in any state
with legislative monitoring. That is the role of your
professionalsociety,TheConnecticutSocietyofRadiologic
Technologists.TheCSRT’slegislativecommitteealongwith
the ASRT, monitors state legislation that might affect the
RT’shereinCT.Thismonitoringalsoincludeswatchingthe
statebudget,andhowreimbursementstoourpracticeswill
Checkoutournew&improvedCSRT
website!!
Ournewmobile-friendlysiteoffersgreat
enhancementsincluding:
• Easyonlineregistration.
• Rollingmembershipstatus–join
anytimeofyear!
• Convenient,automatedrenewal
notifications.
• Aninteractivecalendarofupcoming
events.
• Andmuch,muchmore!
Comevisitus–today!!
affect the employment market in Connecticut. Due to new
state legislation last year, hospitals and private radiology
practicessufferedareductioninreimbursementformedical
imaging procedures. We learned of this pending legislation
early and immediately sprung into action! With the help of
theASRT,theCSRTsentoutanemailtoallASRTmembers
tocontactyourStateRepresentativeandaskedthemnotto
cutreimbursements.IfyouareanASRTmember,youmight
see similar emails again this year. Please take the time to
open and act on them. Help us continue to safeguard the
interests of all members of the radiologic science and
medicalimagingprofessionhereinConnecticut.
Our legislative work is a huge part of what makes
membershipintheCSRTaveryworthwhileinvestment–for
only $30 per year! A strong membership translates into a
strong voice at the state level. Spread the word about the
valueoftheCSRTandhelpmakethatvoiceevenstronger.
TheCSRTandtheLegislativeCommittee
areheretohelpyou!!
Didyouknow…?
OurConnecticutlicensurelaw
permitsonlyPhysicians,
RadiologistAssistants,and
ARRTFluoroscopy-Certified
PhysicianAssistantstoperform
fluoroscopy.Ifyouareawareof
anyotherpractitioner
performingfluoro,please
contacttheCSRT!
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ConferenceWrap-Up
TheCSRT’s76thAnnualConferenceonOctober3,2015atQuinnipiacUniversity’sNorthHavencampuswasagreatsuccess!
The2015annualconferenceweekendincludedavarietyofopportunitiesforstudentparticipation.Precedingtheannual
conferenceonFriday,October2nd,astudentmini-conferencewasheldatMiddlesexCommunityCollegeandfeaturedavery
specialguestspeaker,therenowneddigitalradiographyguru,DennisBowman.Studentswereengagedinlearningaboutdigital
andadaptiveradiography.AtthecloseoftheafternoonstudentswereinvitedtobecomemembersoftheCSRTandattendthe
nextday’sannualconference.
OnSaturday,October3rdtheannualconferencebeganwithawarmwelcome,andavarietyoflecturesweregiventhroughoutthe
dayacrossthegeneralradiography,mammographyandstudenttracks.Approximately75technologists,educatorsandstudents
wereinattendance!Thebusinessmeetingfeatureda“YearinReview”providedbyoutgoingPresidentDanielDeMaio,
highlightingmanyoftheCSRT’saccomplishmentsoverthe2014-2015year.Advocacyforourprofessionwasamajorthemeof
newCSRTPresidentDonnaCrum’saddresstoattendees,withafocusonthesignificantvalueofongoingmembership.Special
guest,AnnObergfelloftheARRTreviewedtheContinuingQualificationRequirements(CQR)andprocessfortechnologists.The
businessmeetingalsofeaturedthepresentationofaspecialawardtomemberJoPicconeinhonorofhercontinuedservicetothe
CSRTandrenamedtheLifetimeAchievementAwardafterher!Thebusinessmeetingconcludedwiththeelectionofthe20152016BoardofDirectors.Thankyoutoall2015lecturers:JoeandSandraPhillips,Dr.ShelleyGoldstine,DennisBowman,Ann
Obergfell,Dr.StephenJudson,NoraUricchio,BernadetteMele,Dr.JosephColasanto,AliciaGiaimo,WendyTolmanandDr.Jeffrey
Takahashi.WithspecialthankstoourstudenttracklecturersLucyRichardandSueMorisonandallthosethatparticipatedinthe
studentpaneldiscussion.
TheCSRThasalreadybegunworkinghardplanningthe2016AnnualConferenceandwehopetoseeyouthere!Markyour
calendarsandSavetheDate:October1,2016!
BylawsCommittee
OurBylawsCommitteewishestoproposearevisiontothemembershipregistrationprocess.Ournewwebsiteprovidesuswith
theabilitytoimplementa“rollingmembership”process,wherebyanindividualmayregisterforCSRTmembershipatanypoint
intheyear.Onceregistered,themembershipiseffectivefor365calendardays.Memberswillreceiveautomatede-mailreminders
torenewtheirannualmembership.PleasereviewtheproposalbelowandforwardanycommentstotheCSRTBoardthroughthe
“ContactUs”linkonourwebsite(www.csrt.us).ThecompleteBylawsoftheCSRTmayalsobefoundonourwebsiteforyour
reference.Theproposalwillbevotedonduringthebusinessmeetingofthisyear’sAnnualConferenceinOctober.
ARTICLEVI:MEMBERSHIPFEES
TheduesformembersshallbeofsuchamountsasarerequiredbytheCSRT.Duesforallmembers,establishedbytheBoardof
Directors,requireadoptionbyatwo-thirds(2/3)voteofthemembersvotingataCSRTbusinessmeeting.
A.Application/membershipfeesshallbeestablishedbytheBoardofDirectors.
B.Noticeofaproposedduesincreaseshallbegiventothemembershipthirty(30)days
inadvance.
C.TheannualduesforallmembersshallbedueandpayableinadvancebyOctober1.
C.Membershipdueswillbeeffectivefor12monthsfromdateofapplicationor
membershiprenewal.
D.Anypersonwhoisinarrearsafter90daysshallbedeletedfrommembership.
Rationale:
1. Rollingmembershipwillprovideincentivetojoinatanytime
andgetafullyear’sbenefit.
2. Willincreasemembership.
3. Willimproveefficiencyofthemembershipprocess
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CSRTAwards
The CSRT Awards Committee is composed of dedicated
LifeMemberAward
individualswhoareeitherlifemembersor pastpresidents,
Over the years, the Connecticut Society of Radiologic
eachhavingmorethan10yearsofactivemembershiptothe
Technologist has had some exemplary members who have
CSRT.Eachyear,theCommitteeconsidersnomineesforthe
laid down a solid foundation for the Society to build
John Archer and Life Member Awards. The Committee
upon. For many years of their professional lives, these
wishestoremindallmembersoftheCSRTthatnominations
members were hard-working, never-tiring leaders who
for these special awards are always welcomed. Please
moved the Society forward. They have lifted our Society,
reviewthecriteriabelowandcontactCSRTPresidentDonna
giving it strength and dignity. This award honors these
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individuals.Life members shall not pay dues and will have
deservingandeligibleforthisimportantrecognition.
allprivilegesandobligationsofsocietymembers.
JohnArcherAward
CriteriaforLifeMemberAchievementAward:
Thisawardwasestablishedin1990inhonorofJohnArcher
1. This award is given to an active member of the society
who died suddenly. He was an outstanding member of the
who has performed outstanding continuous service to
CSRTwhoservedaspresidentandwasveryinstrumentalin
thesocietyforatleasttwenty(20)years.
thepursuitoflicensurelegislationinthestate.
2. This individual has demonstrated active participation
having served as a chairman of a standing committee,
ThisawardispresentedtoanexemplaryCSRTmemberin
held office, and produced a positiveimpact on the
recognitionofoutstandingserviceandcommitmenttothe
society.
Society.ThisworthyindividualmustbeaCSRTmemberfor
3. Candidate's name will be submitted to the Awards
atleasttenyears,havingactivelyparticipatedasastanding
Committee. Confidentially, the Awards Committee will
committeechairperson,andhavingservedontheExecutive
evaluatetheindividual’srecordofserviceusingapoint
Board.Inaddition,thecandidatemusthavealsoproduceda
system.
significantimpactontheprofessionofRadiologic
4. The nominated candidate may be asked to submit a
Technology,exhibitedpositivegoals,upheldtheidealsofthe
societyresume.
Society,andattainedalevelofrespectandconfidencefrom
5. If necessary, letters from four (4) Executive Board or
membersoftheprofession.
pastpresidentsfromthecandidate’seramaybeusedto
verify and document thecandidate's activities, benefits
CriteriaforJohnArcherAward:
and accomplishments related to thecontinuing
1. CSRTmemberwhohascontributedoutstandingservice
improvementoftheCSRT.
totheSocietyforatleast10years.
6. Life member candidate will be voted upon by the
2. Recipient must demonstrate active participation as a
Executive Board, following the recommendation of the
memberofastandingcommittee,servedasacommittee
AwardsCommittee.
chairman, and held office in the Society, with such
7. Life member candidate must have a 3/4 vote of the
effortsproducingapositiveimpactontheSociety.
ExecutiveBoardtobeapproved.
3. Recipientmustpresenthimself/herselfasaprofessional
8. OnlyoneLifeMemberAwardwillbegivenannually.
by carrying forth the goals and ideals of the Society
9. AtthediscretionoftheExecutiveBoard,thisawardmay
throughouttheiractionsandtheirworkenvironment.
ormaynotbegivenannually.
4. Nominations must be submitted to the Awards
Committee five (5) months prior to the Annual
Conferenceforconsiderationinthatyear.
5. The Awards Committee will review nominated
candidates and submit a recommendation to the
ExecutiveBoardforapproval.
6. OnlyoneJohnArcherAwardwillbegivenannually.
7. AtthediscretionoftheExecutiveBoard,thisawardmay
ormaynotbegivenannually.
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Inmemoriam…
EileenNoble(62)
It is with deep regret that the CSRT acknowledges the death of
Eileen Noble (62) who passed away on Nov 4, 2015 after a brave
battle with small cell lung cancer. Eileen was Director of
Radiology Associates and MidState Medical Center in Meriden
for 41 years. She was a long time member of the CSRT who urged
her staff's involvement in their professional organizations. Four
weeks before her death, she was at our Annual Conference still
supporting us right to the end.
Our deepest condolences to her family - husband Drew, son Doug,
daughter Kellie and 4 grandchildren. She will be greatly missed,
not only by them, but by her Radiology family at Radiology
Associates as well.
With deepest sympathy.....
GetInvolved–JoinaCSRTCommittee
JoiningoneofourfunandproductivecommitteesisagreatwaytobecomemoreinvolvedintheCSRTandyourprofession.
CommitteeworkintheCSRTrequiresaminimalcommitmentoftimeandresources.Mostofourworkiscompletedviatelephone
and/oremailcorrespondence.Face-to-facecommitteemeetingsarescheduledonlyonanas-neededbasis.Byvolunteeringyour
timeandtalentstoaCSRTcommittee,you’llhaveanopportunitytodirectlyparticipateinleadershipofourprofessionatthestate
level.Youwillalsoexperienceadeepsenseofsatisfactionknowingthatyouareanintegralpartoftheongoingprofessionalwell
beingofallradiologictechnologistsinConnecticut.
Pleasereviewthelistofcommitteesandchairsbelow,andcontactPresidentDonnaCrumtofindoutmoreandto
GETINVOLVED!
Committee
Chair(s)
AnnualConferencePlanning
Bylaws
Awards/Nominations
Legislative
Membership
Newsline
MediaRelations/Website
Education
Student
AllysonForster
DianeSmith&JimRiddick
Open
DianeKosenko&BillHennessy
BarbaraAsher
DanielDeMaio
JayDerksen
Open
Open
Tolearnmoreortojoinacommittee,email:[email protected]
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Knowsomeoneinterestedinbecomingamedicalimagingorradiationtherapyprofessional?
Perhapsyou’reinterestedinpursuinganadvanceddegreeoranadditionalimagingcredential?
Here’salistofaccreditedprogramsinthestateofConnecticut.
Program Name/Location
Programs/Degrees Offered
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT
Middlesex Community College
Middletown, CT
Naugatuck Community College
Waterbury, CT
Contact Information
Radiologic Technology, A.S.
Paul Creech ([email protected])
Radiologic Technology, A.S.
Julie A. Austin ([email protected])
Radiation Therapy, A.S.
Gina M. Finn ([email protected])
Nuclear Medicine, A.S.
Radiologic Technology, A.S.
Beata I. Gebuza ([email protected])
Susan Morison ([email protected])
Radiation Therapy, A.S.
Radiologic Technology, A.S.
Nora G. Uricchio ([email protected])
Donna J. Crum ([email protected])
Certificates: CT, Breast Imaging
Radiologic Technology, A.S.
James P. Pronovost ([email protected])
Radiologic Technology, B.S.
Natalie Pelletier ([email protected])
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, B.S.
Quinnipiac University
North Haven, CT
Certificates: CT, MRI
St. Francis Hospital and Medical
Center - Hartford, CT
St. Vincent’s College
Bridgeport, CT
St. Vincent’s College/Stamford
Campus - Stamford, CT
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Windham Community Memorial
Hospital – Willimantic, CT
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
Radiologist Assistant, M.H.S
Certificate: Adult Echocardiography
Certificate: Pediatric Echocardiography
Ramon Gonzalez ([email protected])
Richard Palma ([email protected])
Certificate: Invasive Cardiovascular
Technology
Radiologic Technology, A.S
Jeffrey Hill ([email protected])
Advanced Placement: Radiography
Refresher Course: Radiography
Radiologic Technology, A.S
Tatiana Rampino ([email protected])
Radiologic Technology, B.S.
Daniel N. DeMaio ([email protected])
Certificates: CT, MRI, Ultrasound
Certificate: Radiography
Kori L. Stewart ([email protected])
Carrie L. Clews ([email protected])
Certificate: General Sonography
Certificate: Cardiac Sonography
Jennifer Wright ([email protected])
Terry K. Hine ([email protected])
Olive Peart ([email protected])
AccreditingAgencies
Radiography&RadiationTherapy:JointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology(JRCERT)
www.jrcert.org
NuclearMedicine:
DiagnosticMedicalSonography:
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JointReviewCommitteeonEducationalProgramsinNuclearMedicine
Technology(JRNMCT)–www.jrnmct.org
CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthPrograms(CAAHEP)
www.caahep.org
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UpcomingEvents
CE&Brews!–TwoRoadsBrewery,Sunday,February21,2016
LecturebyMr.JasonBohn,Cross-SectionalAnatomyoftheKneeat2:30pm
Brewerytoursandtastingstofollow....
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CELecture–ManchesterCommunityCollege–Tuesday,March1,2016
LecturebyMs.DianeKosenko,AdvocacyinOurProfessionat5:30pm
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CollegeBowl–MiddlesexCommunityCollege-Friday,April1,2016
8:00am-Comewatchourradiographystudentsbattleforprogrambraggingrights!
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SpringConference-Saturday,April2,2016
7:30am,UniversityofHartford–4CEcredits
Co-SponsoredbytheCSRTandUHART
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AnnualCSRTConference–LocationPending!
Saturday,Oct.1,2016
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