Tarheel Technology Highlights

TECHNOLOGISTS, INC.
Tarheel Technology Highlights
V O L U M E
INSIDE
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EDITION:
Continuing 2
Education
Peek-ABoob
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In
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Memoriam
RTs in
Raleigh
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Classroom 5
Dedication
Annual
Conf.
Recap
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From The President’s Desk
Greetings fellow medical
imaging professionals,
I am thankful to have this
opportunity, not only to
serve as your president, but
to grow and develop both
personally and professionally as I step forward to uphold the traditions and values of this organization.
The new Board of Directors
has faced challenges and
adversity from the start. We
have a lot of work to do and
we are committed to get the
job done.
We have asked you to help
us to understand how the
NCSRT, Inc. can better
serve you and the reply is
consistent, “Education,
Networking and a sense of
Belonging”. Many of you
suggest that change is
necessary while others are
content with the status quo.
The New Board values
change and we recognize
that human resources are
our most valuable asset.
The work of the non-profit
board cannot be achieved
without the support of our
members.
Society has become so
dependent on technology
and instant gratification
that we frequently miss
opportunities to share and
connect with people who
can bring change and add
value to our lives. The
interesting paradigm here
is that we are no longer on
a “one way street”. To
accomplish our goals,
Committee Chairs,
Committee members and
volunteers met on June
30, 2012 for strategic planning to enhance membership retention and provide
Student Update
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Photo courtesy of Vicki Burnett
SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGIC
connections,
awareness and
information, thus
paving a “two way street” to
meet the needs of our members and accomplish, the
mission of the NCSRT, Inc.
Together we can tear down the
barriers of progress and
empower our members to
enable the changes that need
to occur. The NCSRT, Inc
offers a platform to exercise
leadership skills and identify
personal strengths. The road
to success is a two way street
and I encourage you to join us
in our endeavors to move the
NCSRT, Inc. forward and
discover new potential in
yourselves. With kind regards,
I am
Yours truly,
Vicki Burnett, MHA, RT (R) (T)
President, NCSRT, Inc.
Photo courtesy of Betsy Shields
NORTH CAROLINA
Contact
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Leadership
Charlotte, NC -Seven students were graduated in the 38th graduation ceremony of
Presbyterian Hospital Radiologic Technology Program on May 17, 2012.
Graduates were Jenáe Cecil, Bailey Clark, Rob Johnson, Charlene Jones,
Blythe Overcash, Kelly Parker, and Emily Thompson.
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Live Continuing Education
October 20, 2012
January 2013
April 10-12, 2013
Fall
One-Day Seminar
Emerging Technologies
BB&T Auditorium
Cape Fear Community
College
Wilmington, NC
Winter
One-Day
Seminar
High Point
Regional Health
System
High Point, NC
Annual Conference
Sheraton Imperial
Research Triangle
Park/ Durham, NC
Come network at
a LIVE Continuing
Education Day!
Peek-a-Boob Event this October in Wilmington
Our Purpose:
The purpose of
the Society shall
be to advance
the
radiologic
sciences, to
maintain high
standards of
education;
to enhance the
quality of patient
care; and to
further the
welfare and
socioeconomics
of
radiologic
technologists.
Join the Medical Imaging
Professionals of NCSRT, Inc.
in the fight against breast cancer
Saturday, October 20, 2012
BB&T Auditorium, Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
Create your own one-of-a-kind bra art and enter the
competition
Extend your One-Day Seminar experience in to an evening
social event
Attend just the Peek-a-Boob Reception, Art Show & Silent
Auction
Follow the registration link on the NCSRT, Inc. website at
www.ncsrt.org to view fees and additional information.
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In Memoriam
JAMES AARON MILLER
August 19, 1936 –
March 10, 2012
Jim Miller and his family
came to North Carolina in
from Burlington, Iowa to
assume the position of Chief
Radiologic Technologists at
Duke Hospital in 1966.
Jim quickly became active in
the NCSRT, serving on many
In Memoriam
EDWIN HUSS SHOAF, SR.
December 31, 1921 –
January 17, 2012
It is with sorrow that we say
farwell to Edwin “Ed” Shoaf.
Ed graduated from
Charlotte Central High
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James Aaron Miller
committees. In 1969 was
elected Treasurer, 1970
elected 2nd. V.P., 1971
elected President Elect,
and President in 1972.
In 1973 Jim switched
careers and became a
project manager in the
construction industry.
He retired in 1999.
Jim was a strong
supporter of his staff and
their involvement in the
profession. He felt that
those who wanted to be
involved as worker bees,
lecturers, exhibitors or
office holders, funds and
time could and would be
provided to aid their
participation. Many
technologists owe their
professional beginnings
to Jim.
Jim is survived by three
children, James Jr.,
Joan and Jennifer and
three grandchildren Sarah, Kristen and John.
He was preceded in
death by his wife, Nancy
L. Miller who was also a
technologist at Duke.
Everyone who knew
Jim will treasure his
stories and keen sense
of humor.
~ Frances Apple
Edwin Huss Shoaf, Sr.
School in 1939 and
attended NC State College,
graduating with a degree in
electrical engineering. After
graduation Ed
enlisted in the Army to
serve his country during
World War II and attained
the rank of Captain in the
Signal Corps. After
discharge Ed joined Picker
X-Ray Corporation and
remained with the company
in sales, service, and
administration until
retirement in 1985.
I know many of you will
not remember Ed but for
the few of us
who knew him will
remember a soft
spoken, gentle man who
was never too busy to
help a staff or student
technologists with a
problem.
Ed is survived by his
wife, Frances White
Shoaf and three sons
Edwin Jr.,
Robert & Stephen Shoaf.
~ Frances Apple
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RTs in Raleigh Recap, May 23, 2012
Susanne Vitek & Mez Chen
Brenda Greenberg, Primary Bill sponsorRepresentative Tom Murry & Melissa Jackowski
Photos on this page courtesy of Brenda Greenberg
Susanne Vitek & Melissa Jackowski
at the Legislative Building Portico,
Raleigh, NC
Brenda Greenberg, Primary Bill sponsor Representative Verla Insko & Susane Vitek
Thank you to all who helped may RT’s in Raleigh 2012 a success!
We spoke with a lot of people - not just representatives, and most people were unaware that NC did not
have minimum standards & requirements of education and accreditation for people doing medical
imaging.
Next RT’s in Raleigh: 2013
If you would like to get involved in the NCSRT, Inc. Legislative Committee, contact Brenda Greenberg.
Business Phone: 919-843-2904 E-mail: [email protected]
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Photos on this page by April Apple
UNC Room Radiologic Science Classroom Dedication
(left to right) Robert L. Thorpe, Janice C. Keene,
Karen Burns (daughter of C. Barry Burns)
UNC Chapel Hill Radiologic Science Classroom
was dedicated earlier this year in honor of
NCSRT, Inc. members, Charles Barry Burns,
Janice C. Keene and Robert L. Thorpe.
Shadowgraphs for Scholarships
Purchase a shadowgraph and support
the Jane Cox Memorial Radiologic
Sciences Scholarship!
Visit the catalogs online at
http://www.ncsrt.org/sg_intro.html
SHADOWGRAPHS
by Frances Apple
Plaque outside the classroom.
Volunteer With The NCSRT, Inc.
When you volunteer with the
NCSRT, Inc., you get so much more
than you imagine!
Contact a Board Member today to learn
how you can be a part today!
(L to R) Janet Foushee, Bobbie Comer and
Sherry Nance pose with Ramses,
the UNC Chapel Hill mascot,
at the 2012 Annual Conference.
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Annual Conference 2012
Reeves & Rousseau Memorial Lecturer
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Charles Barry Burns Emerging Technologies
Memorial Lecturer
Donna Wright,
EdD, RT(R), FAEIRS
Carmine Plott,
Ph.D., CHP
“What Do You Make?”
“Monitoring Cumulative
Patient Dose:
Will It Ever Happen?”
Imaging Professionals for Excellence Award
John Coye RT(R)
from Presbyterian
Orthopaedic Hospital
in Charlotte receives
plaque from
NCSRT, Inc.
President,
Brenda Greenberg.
Life Membership Honor
Melissa Jackowski,
Ed.D RT(R)(M)
Lauren Noble,
Ed.D RT(R)
Myrtle Rapp,
RT(R)
Emeritus Honor
Charles Barry Burns,
M.S.P.H., R.T.(R), DABR
Barry’s wife and son
accepted the award in
his honor.
Professional Organization Representatives
Thomas A. Brown,
M.A.Ed., R.T.(R)
JRCERT Accreditation Specialist
James Temme,
MPA, RT(R)(QM), FASRT
ASRT Chairman of the Board
Ann Obergfell,
J.D., R.T.(R)(ARRT)
ARRT Trustee-at-Large
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Annual Conference 2012
Student Technical Bowl
1st place winner/ Rita K. Harlow Memorial Award—
Caldwell Community College
(Rebecca Greene, Alicia Greer,
Heather Johnson, Larry Harralson).
2nd place winner—
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
(Brandon Hamby, Rebekah Magdalinski,
Yuliya Pankoski, Kaylea Hoots).
Student Technical Paper
First place winner—
“A Twisted Disorder”
by Heather Johnson
from Caldwell Community College
and Technical Institute.
Second place—
“Lie Detection with Functional
Magnetic Resonance Imaging”
by Rebecca Greene from
Caldwell Community College
and Technical Institute.
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Student Scientific Exhibit
1st place—
Emily Thompson
“Are you Lopsided”
(Presbyterian
Hospital
Radiologic
Technology Program)
2nd place—
Charlene Jones
“From Russia
Without Love”
(Presbyterian Hospital
Radiologic
Technology Program)
3rd place—
Bailey Clark
“Positioning Booty”
(Presbyterian Hospital
Radiologic
Technology Program)
Technologist Scientific Exhibit
Student T-Shirt Contest Winner
Theresa Smith, Rachel Kim,
Sharon Chandler from
Guildford Technical Community College.
Jane Cox Scholarship Awards
Kelci King
from South College-Asheville
Samantha Anderson
from Forsyth Technical Community College
Shera Rodwell
from Guildford Technical Community College
Steven Pogalz, RT(R)
“Image Wisely™
in Orthopaedics
(Presbyterian
Hospital Radiologic
Technology Program)
Winslow Cup Award
Crystal Hobson (Wake Tech)
and
Amelia Thigpen (Lenoir Community College)
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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
NCSRT, Inc.
An Affiliate of the ASRT
3710 Shannon Road
P.O. Box 52355
Durham, NC 27717-2355
Phone: 919-724-5800
Fax: 1-888-276-8931
[email protected]
Website: www.ncsrt.org
NCSRT Leadership: April 2012 to April 2013
Chair of Board
Brenda Greenberg, RT(R)(CT)
801 Hillsborough Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Business Phone: 919-843-2904
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary
Newsletter Editor
Meredith Gammons, BS, RT(R)(M)(CT)(MR)(BD)
Business Phone: 336-716-8663
Business Fax: 336-716-8683
E-mail: [email protected]
President
Vicki Burnett, MHA, RT(R)(T)
102 Old Forest Creek Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Business Phone: 919-660-2160
E-mail: [email protected]
Treasurer
April Apple, RT(R), FASRT
5107 Marcella Court
Durham, NC 27707
Business Phone: 919-668-1408
E-mail: [email protected]
Vice President
Emily Cash, BS, RT(R)(MR)
206 Kitt Creek Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Business Phone: 919-966-8113
E-mail: [email protected]
Executive Secretary/Central Office
Vickie Couch
3710 Shannon Road
P.O. Box 52355
Durham, NC 27717-2355
Phone: 919-724-5800
Fax: 1-888-276-8931
[email protected]
Website: www.ncsrt.org