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TheCSRTisthere....forYOU! -DonnaJ.Crum,MS,RT(R)(CT)ItismyhonortowritetoyouastheelectedpresidentoftheCSRT,Inc.for2015-2016.Theworldischangingandwiththosechangescomemoreandmorestressorsonmembersofallprofessions,includingradiography-new technology, more training, and new regulations,just to name a few. Regulatory bodies are imposingchangeonourprofessionandIwouldliketheCSRTtobe the organization you turn to for the latestinformation that may affect how you practice yourprofession.Itisimpossibleforaworkingradiographertokeepupwiththemanychangesonthehorizon.Butasamemberofyourprofessionalorganization,weallmay be able to stay abreast of any changes thatmaycome.The CSRT Board is the mouthpiece for theradiographersinthestateofConnecticut.Tothatend,Iam appealing to every radiographer in the state tobecome an advocate for your profession. Make yourvoiceheard,standupforwhatyoubelieveinandneversettle for someone else telling you how to be aradiologic professional. Many of the 3000+Connecticut radiographers are members of theAmerican Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT),our national organization. The ASRT provideswonderfulbenefitsincludingcontinuingeducation
(CE) credits. TheASRTworks on a national level toaddressradiographers’concerns.TheCSRTisastate-level organization that monitors and addresses morelocalissues.TheCSRT,Inc.worksverycloselywiththeASRT,butweknowour statebetter thananyoneelsedoes andwewant to know our radiographers betterthananyoneelseinhealthcaredoes.While Iamhappy toannounce theCSRT is financiallystable this year, we still have a long way to go tomaintainthatstability.WiththesupportoftheASRT’sAffiliateFinancialAssistanceProgram,wewereabletodevelop our new website (see more on page 3) tocommunicate more quickly with the busy
radiographers across this state. We are able tocontinue to provide a lobbyist to monitor legislationthat could affect radiographers in the state. We’rebusyworkingonanumberofadditionalinitiativesthat
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we hope will grow our numbers and strengthen ourmembership.Over the past year under the direction of DanielDeMaio,theCSRTboardsponsoredtwoinnovativeCEevents at breweries in Stratford and Bristol thatbroughtradiographersfromaroundthestatetogether.Iwould like tocontinue thisnewtraditionandwouldliketospreadoutovermoreofthestatetohearwhatradiographers are thinking and what challenges youmaybe facing in yourprofession.Unfortunately, I amnotoriginallyfromConnecticutsoIdonotknowofallofthewonderfulplacesthatarepossiblevenuesforCEevents. I would like to learnmore about your localeand look forward to hearing from radiographersaroundthestateaboutpossiblevenuesthatwemaybeabletoutilizeinthenextfewmonths.The board also sponsored CE events in multiplehospitals, againhoping tohear from radiographers inthe stateandgrowourmembership. CEevents tookplace in New London, Manchester, Middletown,Stamford and Farmington. We know other facilitiesareout there andwearewilling to come toyour sitewhenauthorizedbyyouradministration.I would like to continue building our society byworking with the student radiographers in the state.Last year, the CSRT sponsored a national speaker tocomeandaddressstudentsonissuesrelatedtodigitalradiography.The110studentsrepresentingmany
different state programs learnedmany new conceptsand facts about the latest digital equipment. In anefforttoincreasestudentparticipationintheCSRT,theboard is forming a student committee to hear theissues and concerns of our student radiographers. Iplantoinvestigatethechallengesthatkeepthemfromjoiningoursocietyandremoveanyobstacle thatmaybe in theirpath. Studentsandnewgraduatesare thelifebloodoftheCSRTandwereallyneedtoencouragethem to join and advocate for their new profession.There is safety in numbers and the more voices wehave the louder we can communicate to otherprofessionsandtothepublicthatwearetheradiologicscience experts. Spread the word to your friends andcolleaguesabouttheCSRT,Inc.VisitourNEWwebsite,www.csrt.us and advocate for the radiographyprofession. On behalf of the Board Directors of theCSRT,[email protected]
TheCSRTisproudtosponsorthisyear’sCollegeBowlonFriday,April1onthecampusofMiddlesexCommunityCollege.Thisexcitingeventwillfeaturestudentteams from Manchester Community College, Middlesex Community College,Quinnipiac University and theUniversity of Hartford. The day’s eventswill alsofeature a fantastic lecture on digital radiography by our very own “X-Ray Bob”Grossman.AdmissiontotheCElectureandCollegeBowlisfreeforcurrentCSRTmembers.*Visit our new-and-improved website – www.csrt.us - for more information.Comeoutandsupportyouralmamaterandallofourparticipatingstudents!
BoardofDirectors:2015-16SeniorBoardMember–BillHennessyChairman–BobGrossman President–DonnaCrum President-Elect–DanDeMaioVice-President–JayDerksenSecretary–KoriStewartTreasurer–DianeKosenko
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CSRTisYourLegislativeWatchdog!
TheCSRTwill continue tomonitor state legislative activitywith the help of our lobbyist, Josh Hughes from CapitolConsulting, LLC. This legislative monitoring is somethingtheCSRTtakesseriously.Forexample,wehaveworkedwithmembers in the past to introduce legislation to includeRadiographers in the state’s SickLeaveBill. TheCSRThasalso recently helped the Nuclear Medicine Technologistswithlegislationimportanttotheirpractice.The CSRT understands that you can get your CEU creditsseveral ways - online, at a conference, through journaldirectedreadings,etc.WhilemanyCEcompaniesandotherorganizations may fill the niche for continued education,they certainly do not supply the technologists in any statewith legislative monitoring. That is the role of yourprofessionalsociety,TheConnecticutSocietyofRadiologicTechnologists.TheCSRT’slegislativecommitteealongwiththe ASRT, monitors state legislation that might affect theRT’shereinCT.Thismonitoringalsoincludeswatchingthestatebudget,andhowreimbursementstoourpracticeswill
affect the employmentmarket in Connecticut. Due to newstate legislation last year, hospitals and private radiologypracticessufferedareductioninreimbursementformedicalimagingprocedures.We learnedof this pending legislationearlyand immediately sprung intoaction!With thehelpoftheASRT, theCSRTsentoutanemail toallASRTmemberstocontactyourStateRepresentativeandaskedthemnottocutreimbursements.IfyouareanASRTmember,youmightsee similar emails again this year. Please take the time toopen and act on them. Help us continue to safeguard theinterests of all members of the radiologic science andmedicalimagingprofessionhereinConnecticut.Our legislative work is a huge part of what makesmembershipintheCSRTaveryworthwhileinvestment–foronly $30 per year! A strong membership translates into astrong voice at the state level. Spread the word about thevalueoftheCSRTandhelpmakethatvoiceevenstronger.
TheCSRTandtheLegislativeCommitteeareheretohelpyou!!
StateLegislativeHappenings
Checkoutournew&improvedCSRTwebsite!!
www.CSRT.usOurnewmobile-friendlysiteoffersgreat
enhancementsincluding:• Easyonlineregistration.• Rollingmembershipstatus–join
anytimeofyear!• Convenient,automatedrenewal
notifications.• Aninteractivecalendarofupcoming
events.• Andmuch,muchmore!
Comevisitus–today!!
Didyouknow…?
OurConnecticutlicensurelawpermitsonlyPhysicians,RadiologistAssistants,andARRTFluoroscopy-Certified
PhysicianAssistantstoperformfluoroscopy.Ifyouareawareof
anyotherpractitionerperformingfluoro,please
contacttheCSRT!
http://member.csrt.us/contact-us/
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TheCSRT’s76thAnnualConferenceonOctober3,2015atQuinnipiacUniversity’sNorthHavencampuswasagreatsuccess!The2015annualconferenceweekendincludedavarietyofopportunitiesforstudentparticipation.PrecedingtheannualconferenceonFriday,October2nd,astudentmini-conferencewasheldatMiddlesexCommunityCollegeandfeaturedaveryspecialguestspeaker,therenowneddigitalradiographyguru,DennisBowman.Studentswereengagedinlearningaboutdigitalandadaptiveradiography.AtthecloseoftheafternoonstudentswereinvitedtobecomemembersoftheCSRTandattendthenextday’sannualconference.OnSaturday,October3rdtheannualconferencebeganwithawarmwelcome,andavarietyoflecturesweregiventhroughoutthedayacrossthegeneralradiography,mammographyandstudenttracks.Approximately75technologists,educatorsandstudentswereinattendance!Thebusinessmeetingfeatureda“YearinReview”providedbyoutgoingPresidentDanielDeMaio,highlightingmanyoftheCSRT’saccomplishmentsoverthe2014-2015year.AdvocacyforourprofessionwasamajorthemeofnewCSRTPresidentDonnaCrum’saddresstoattendees,withafocusonthesignificantvalueofongoingmembership.Specialguest,AnnObergfelloftheARRTreviewedtheContinuingQualificationRequirements(CQR)andprocessfortechnologists.ThebusinessmeetingalsofeaturedthepresentationofaspecialawardtomemberJoPicconeinhonorofhercontinuedservicetotheCSRTandrenamedtheLifetimeAchievementAwardafterher!Thebusinessmeetingconcludedwiththeelectionofthe2015-2016BoardofDirectors.Thankyoutoall2015lecturers:JoeandSandraPhillips,Dr.ShelleyGoldstine,DennisBowman,AnnObergfell,Dr.StephenJudson,NoraUricchio,BernadetteMele,Dr.JosephColasanto,AliciaGiaimo,WendyTolmanandDr.JeffreyTakahashi.WithspecialthankstoourstudenttracklecturersLucyRichardandSueMorisonandallthosethatparticipatedinthestudentpaneldiscussion.TheCSRThasalreadybegunworkinghardplanningthe2016AnnualConferenceandwehopetoseeyouthere!MarkyourcalendarsandSavetheDate:October1,2016!OurBylawsCommitteewishestoproposearevisiontothemembershipregistrationprocess.Ournewwebsiteprovidesuswiththeabilitytoimplementa“rollingmembership”process,wherebyanindividualmayregisterforCSRTmembershipatanypointintheyear.Onceregistered,themembershipiseffectivefor365calendardays.Memberswillreceiveautomatede-mailreminderstorenewtheirannualmembership.PleasereviewtheproposalbelowandforwardanycommentstotheCSRTBoardthroughthe“ContactUs”linkonourwebsite(www.csrt.us).ThecompleteBylawsoftheCSRTmayalsobefoundonourwebsiteforyourreference.Theproposalwillbevotedonduringthebusinessmeetingofthisyear’sAnnualConferenceinOctober.
ARTICLEVI:MEMBERSHIPFEES
TheduesformembersshallbeofsuchamountsasarerequiredbytheCSRT.Duesforallmembers,establishedbytheBoardofDirectors,requireadoptionbyatwo-thirds(2/3)voteofthemembersvotingataCSRTbusinessmeeting.A.Application/membershipfeesshallbeestablishedbytheBoardofDirectors.B.Noticeofaproposedduesincreaseshallbegiventothemembershipthirty(30)daysinadvance.C.TheannualduesforallmembersshallbedueandpayableinadvancebyOctober1.C.Membershipdueswillbeeffectivefor12monthsfromdateofapplicationormembershiprenewal.D.Anypersonwhoisinarrearsafter90daysshallbedeletedfrommembership.
ConferenceWrap-Up
BylawsCommittee
Rationale:1. Rollingmembershipwillprovideincentivetojoinatanytime
andgetafullyear’sbenefit.2. Willincreasemembership.3. Willimproveefficiencyofthemembershipprocess
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CSRTAwardsThe CSRT Awards Committee is composed of dedicatedindividualswhoareeither lifemembersorpastpresidents,eachhavingmorethan10yearsofactivemembershiptotheCSRT.Eachyear,theCommitteeconsidersnomineesfortheJohn Archer and Life Member Awards. The CommitteewishestoremindallmembersoftheCSRTthatnominationsfor these special awards are always welcomed. PleasereviewthecriteriabelowandcontactCSRTPresidentDonnaCrumatdonna.crum@midhosp.orgifyouknowofsomeonedeservingandeligibleforthisimportantrecognition.JohnArcherAwardThisawardwasestablishedin1990inhonorofJohnArcherwho died suddenly.Hewas an outstandingmember of theCSRTwhoservedaspresidentandwasveryinstrumentalinthepursuitoflicensurelegislationinthestate.ThisawardispresentedtoanexemplaryCSRTmemberinrecognitionofoutstandingserviceandcommitmenttotheSociety.ThisworthyindividualmustbeaCSRTmemberforatleasttenyears,havingactivelyparticipatedasastandingcommitteechairperson,andhavingservedontheExecutiveBoard.Inaddition,thecandidatemusthavealsoproducedasignificantimpactontheprofessionofRadiologicTechnology,exhibitedpositivegoals,upheldtheidealsoftheSociety,andattainedalevelofrespectandconfidencefrommembersoftheprofession.CriteriaforJohnArcherAward:1. CSRTmemberwhohascontributedoutstandingservice
totheSocietyforatleast10years.2. Recipient must demonstrate active participation as a
memberofastandingcommittee,servedasacommitteechairman, and held office in the Society, with sucheffortsproducingapositiveimpactontheSociety.
3. Recipientmustpresenthimself/herselfasaprofessionalby carrying forth the goals and ideals of the Societythroughouttheiractionsandtheirworkenvironment.
4. Nominations must be submitted to the AwardsCommittee five (5) months prior to the AnnualConferenceforconsiderationinthatyear.
5. The Awards Committee will review nominatedcandidates and submit a recommendation to theExecutiveBoardforapproval.
6. OnlyoneJohnArcherAwardwillbegivenannually.7. AtthediscretionoftheExecutiveBoard,thisawardmay
ormaynotbegivenannually.
LifeMemberAwardOver the years, the Connecticut Society of RadiologicTechnologist has had some exemplarymemberswho havelaid down a solid foundation for the Society to buildupon. For many years of their professional lives, thesemembers were hard-working, never-tiring leaders whomoved the Society forward. They have lifted our Society,giving it strength and dignity. This award honors theseindividuals.Lifemembers shall not pay dues andwill haveallprivilegesandobligationsofsocietymembers.CriteriaforLifeMemberAchievementAward:1. Thisaward isgiven toanactivememberof thesociety
who has performed outstanding continuous service tothesocietyforatleasttwenty(20)years.
2. This individual has demonstrated active participationhaving served as a chairman of a standing committee,held office, and produced a positiveimpact on thesociety.
3. Candidate's name will be submitted to the AwardsCommittee. Confidentially, the Awards Committee willevaluatetheindividual’srecordofserviceusingapointsystem.
4. The nominated candidate may be asked to submit asocietyresume.
5. If necessary, letters from four (4) Executive Board orpastpresidentsfromthecandidate’seramaybeusedtoverify and document thecandidate's activities, benefitsand accomplishments related to thecontinuingimprovementoftheCSRT.
6. Life member candidate will be voted upon by theExecutive Board, following the recommendation of theAwardsCommittee.
7. Life member candidate must have a 3/4 vote of theExecutiveBoardtobeapproved.
8. OnlyoneLifeMemberAwardwillbegivenannually.9. AtthediscretionoftheExecutiveBoard,thisawardmay
ormaynotbegivenannually.
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GetInvolved–JoinaCSRTCommittee
JoiningoneofourfunandproductivecommitteesisagreatwaytobecomemoreinvolvedintheCSRTandyourprofession.
CommitteeworkintheCSRTrequiresaminimalcommitmentoftimeandresources.Mostofourworkiscompletedviatelephoneand/oremailcorrespondence.Face-to-facecommitteemeetingsarescheduledonlyonanas-neededbasis.ByvolunteeringyourtimeandtalentstoaCSRTcommittee,you’llhaveanopportunitytodirectlyparticipateinleadershipofourprofessionatthestatelevel.Youwillalsoexperienceadeepsenseofsatisfactionknowingthatyouareanintegralpartoftheongoingprofessionalwell
beingofallradiologictechnologistsinConnecticut.
Pleasereviewthelistofcommitteesandchairsbelow,andcontactPresidentDonnaCrumtofindoutmoreandtoGETINVOLVED!
Tolearnmoreortojoinacommittee,email:[email protected]
Committee Chair(s)AnnualConferencePlanning AllysonForster
Bylaws DianeSmith&JimRiddickAwards/Nominations Open
Legislative DianeKosenko&BillHennessyMembership BarbaraAsherNewsline DanielDeMaio
MediaRelations/Website JayDerksenEducation OpenStudent Open
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.....
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Knowsomeoneinterestedinbecomingamedicalimagingorradiationtherapyprofessional?Perhapsyou’reinterestedinpursuinganadvanceddegreeoranadditionalimagingcredential?
Here’salistofaccreditedprogramsinthestateofConnecticut.
AccreditingAgencies
Radiography&RadiationTherapy:JointReviewCommitteeonEducationinRadiologicTechnology(JRCERT)
www.jrcert.org
NuclearMedicine: JointReviewCommitteeonEducationalProgramsinNuclearMedicine Technology(JRNMCT)–www.jrnmct.org
DiagnosticMedicalSonography: CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthPrograms(CAAHEP) www.caahep.org
Program Name/Location Programs/Degrees Offered Contact Information Capital Community College Hartford, CT
Radiologic Technology, A.S. Paul Creech ([email protected])
Gateway Community College New Haven, CT
Radiologic Technology, A.S. Radiation Therapy, A.S. Nuclear Medicine, A.S.
Julie A. Austin ([email protected]) Gina M. Finn ([email protected]) Beata I. Gebuza ([email protected])
Manchester Community College Manchester, CT
Radiologic Technology, A.S. Radiation Therapy, A.S.
Susan Morison ([email protected]) Nora G. Uricchio ([email protected])
Middlesex Community College Middletown, CT
Radiologic Technology, A.S. Certificates: CT, Breast Imaging
Donna J. Crum ([email protected])
Naugatuck Community College Waterbury, CT
Radiologic Technology, A.S. James P. Pronovost ([email protected])
Quinnipiac University North Haven, CT
Radiologic Technology, B.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography, B.S. Certificates: CT, MRI Radiologist Assistant, M.H.S
Natalie Pelletier ([email protected]) Ramon Gonzalez ([email protected])
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center - Hartford, CT
Certificate: Adult Echocardiography Certificate: Pediatric Echocardiography Certificate: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Richard Palma ([email protected]) Jeffrey Hill ([email protected])
St. Vincent’s College Bridgeport, CT
Radiologic Technology, A.S Advanced Placement: Radiography Refresher Course: Radiography
Terry K. Hine ([email protected]) Tatiana Rampino ([email protected])
St. Vincent’s College/Stamford Campus - Stamford, CT
Radiologic Technology, A.S Olive Peart ([email protected])
University of Hartford West Hartford, CT
Radiologic Technology, B.S. Certificates: CT, MRI, Ultrasound
Daniel N. DeMaio ([email protected]) Kori L. Stewart ([email protected])
Windham Community Memorial Hospital – Willimantic, CT
Certificate: Radiography Carrie L. Clews ([email protected])
Yale-New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT
Certificate: General Sonography Certificate: Cardiac Sonography
Jennifer Wright ([email protected])
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UpcomingEvents
CE&Brews!–TwoRoadsBrewery,Sunday,February21,2016LecturebyMr.JasonBohn,Cross-SectionalAnatomyoftheKneeat2:30pm
Brewerytoursandtastingstofollow....♦
CELecture–ManchesterCommunityCollege–Tuesday,March1,2016LecturebyMs.DianeKosenko,AdvocacyinOurProfessionat5:30pm
♦CollegeBowl–MiddlesexCommunityCollege-Friday,April1,20168:00am-Comewatchourradiographystudentsbattleforprogrambraggingrights!
♦SpringConference-Saturday,April2,2016
7:30am,UniversityofHartford–4CEcreditsCo-SponsoredbytheCSRTandUHART
♦AnnualCSRTConference–LocationPending!
Saturday,Oct.1,2016
Visitournewnewwebsite,CSRT.USformoreinfoontheseandotherupcomingevents!
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