Photo courtesy of Betsy Shields Photo courtesy of Vicki Burnett I NSIDE T H I S EDITIO N: Continuing Education Peek-A- Boob In N O R T H C A R O L I N A S O C I E T Y O F R A D I O L O G I C T E C H N O L O G I S T S, I N C. Memoriam RTs in Raleigh Classroom Dedication Annual Conf. Recap 2 2 3 4 5 6 Tarheel Technology Highlights V O L U M E 3 4, I S S U E 2 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. Student Update 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 S U M M E R 2 0 1 2 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. Contact Leadership 8 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.
P A G E 2 Live Continuing Education October 20, 2012 Fall One-Day Seminar Emerging Technologies BB&T Auditorium Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC January 2013 Winter One-Day Seminar High Point Regional Health System High Point, NC April 10-12, 2013 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. T A R H E E L T E C H N O L O G Y
V O L U M E 3 4, I S S U E 2 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 committees. In 1969 was elected Treasurer, 1970 elected 2 nd. 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 James Aaron Miller P A G E 3 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. 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 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
Photos on this page courtesy of Brenda Greenberg P A G E 4 RTs in Raleigh Recap, May 23, 2012 Susanne Vitek & Melissa Jackowski at the Legislative Building Portico, Raleigh, NC Brenda Greenberg, Primary Bill sponsor- Representative Tom Murry & Melissa Jackowski Susanne Vitek & Mez Chen 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: brenda.greenberg@ncsrt.org T A R H E E L T E C H N O L O G Y H I G H L I G H T S
VOLUME 34, ISSUE 2 PAGE 5 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.
P A G E 6 Annual Conference 2012 T A R H E E L T E C H N O L O G Y Reeves & Rousseau Memorial Lecturer Donna Wright, EdD, RT(R), FAEIRS What Do You Make? Charles Barry Burns Emerging Technologies Memorial Lecturer Carmine Plott, Ph.D., CHP 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. Emeritus Honor Charles Barry Burns, M.S.P.H., R.T.(R), DABR Barry s wife and son accepted the award in his honor. Life Membership Honor Melissa Jackowski, Ed.D RT(R)(M) Professional Organization Representatives Thomas A. Brown, M.A.Ed., R.T.(R) JRCERT Accreditation Specialist Lauren Noble, Ed.D RT(R) James Temme, MPA, RT(R)(QM), FASRT ASRT Chairman of the Board Myrtle Rapp, RT(R) Ann Obergfell, J.D., R.T.(R)(ARRT) ARRT Trustee-at-Large
V O L U M E 3 4, I S S U E 2 Annual Conference 2012 P A G E 7 Student Technical Bowl 1 st place winner/ Rita K. Harlow Memorial Award Caldwell Community College (Rebecca Greene, Alicia Greer, Heather Johnson, Larry Harralson). 2 nd 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. 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 Student Scientific Exhibit 1 st place Emily Thompson Are you Lopsided (Presbyterian Hospital Radiologic Technology Program) 2 nd place Charlene Jones From Russia Without Love (Presbyterian Hospital Radiologic Technology Program) 3 rd place Bailey Clark Positioning Booty (Presbyterian Hospital Radiologic Technology Program) Technologist Scientific Exhibit Winslow Cup Award Steven Pogalz, RT(R) Image Wisely in Orthopaedics (Presbyterian Hospital Radiologic Technology Program) Crystal Hobson (Wake Tech) and Amelia Thigpen (Lenoir Community College)
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID DURHAM NC PERMIT NO. 82 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 office@ncsrt.org 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: brenda.greenberg@ncsrt.org President Vicki Burnett, MHA, RT(R)(T) 102 Old Forest Creek Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Business Phone: 919-660-2160 E-mail: vicki.burnett@ncsrt.org Secretary Newsletter Editor Meredith Gammons, BS, RT(R)(M)(CT)(MR)(BD) Business Phone: 336-716-8663 Business Fax: 336-716-8683 E-mail: newsletter@ncsrt.org Treasurer April Apple, RT(R), FASRT 5107 Marcella Court Durham, NC 27707 Business Phone: 919-668-1408 E-mail: april.apple@ncsrt.org Vice President Emily Cash, BS, RT(R)(MR) 206 Kitt Creek Road Morrisville, NC 27560 Business Phone: 919-966-8113 E-mail: emily.cash@ncsrt.org 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 office@ncsrt.org Website: www.ncsrt.org