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The Indiana Journal of Radiologic Technology

THE INDIANA JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

The Indiana Journal of

Radiologic Technology is the official news journal

published biannually for its members in good standing. Subscription to The Indiana

Journal of Radiologic Technology is included in the

membership dues.

Editor

Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM)

Typesetting

Maryann Allen, RT(R)

Editorial Review

Committee Steve Cohen, RT(R)

Heidi Sebastian, RT(R)(CT)

Submit articles for

publication to: ISRT Journal

1171 Ridgeview Court

Avon, IN 46123

or email to [email protected]

Submission deadline for the Winter Newsletter is

December 1, 2016.

Publication in the JOURNAL does

not constitute an endorsement by

the Society of the contents or

opinions in any article, report or

advertisement, unless so stated.

The Editor and the ISRT are not

responsible for statements or views

expressed in signed articles. The

Editor reserves the right to edit

statements or articles to fit

publication standards and

guidelines.

Check out what’s inside this issue of the JOURNAL...

Page

ISRT Directory 3-5

Presidential Mid Year Report 6

2016 Scholarship Recipients 8

Cindy Petree: 10 HR4614

Diane Hutton: 13 What is it like to work in a non-licensure state?

Hear from your Student Interns 15-16

2016 Annual Conference at IUK 17-31

Congratulations 2016 Graduates 33-36

ASRT HOD Photos 37

ISRT members at the Atlanta Educators Conference in Atlanta, Georgia Left to right

Debbie Poelhuis, MS, RT(R)(M), past JRCERT Chairman of the Board, ISRT past President

Donna Long, MSM, RT(R)(M)(QM), past ASRT President and Chairman of the Board, past ISRT President

Ann Obergfell, JD, RT(R), current Trustee, ARRT


OFFICERS & DELEGATES PRESIDENT Steve Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-695-2824 Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Heather Schmuck, MS, RT(R) 5751 Saint Charles Dr. Mount Vernon, IN 47620 C 812-568-8504 Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

PRESIDENT ELECT

SECRETARY Michelle “Missy” Fritz, RT(R) 1321 Cord Lane Huntertown, IN 46748 C 260-704-4174 Email [email protected]

TREASURER Dianna Sharp, RT(R)(CT) 331 W 3rd Street Peru, IN 46970 P (765)473-4650 Email [email protected]

Immediate Past President Heidi Sebastian, RT(R)(CT) 1336 Donaldson Ave Peru, IN 46970 H 765-210-7786 W 765-455-9565 Email [email protected]

SENIOR BOARD MEMBER Joy Cook, RT(R)(CT)(MR) 8255 Angel Drive Newburgh, IN 47630 C 812-550-4788 H 812-490-7135 Email [email protected]

AFFILIATE DELEGATE to the ASRT HOD Serves 2014-2015 Patricia Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-250-1455 H 317-858-1843 Email [email protected]

AFFILIATE DELEGATE to the ASRT HOD Serves 2014-2015 Donna Thaler Long, RT(R)(M)(QM) 312 Vista Ct Plainfield, IN 46168 H 317-838-0541 W 317-962-3284 Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

2015-2016 ISRT Officer Directory

EXECUTIVE STAFF EDITOR Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM) 6714 Shag Bark Court Fort Wayne, IN 46835 W 260-481-6146 Email [email protected]

WEBMASTER Joy (Nellis) Mooney Email [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIONS: Patricia Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court. Brownsburg IN 46112 C 317-250-1455 Email [email protected]

HISTORIAN Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM) 6714 Shag Bark Court Fort Wayne, IN 46835 W 260-481-6146 Email [email protected]

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Maryann Allen, RT(R) 1171 Ridgeview Court Avon, IN 46123 C 317-902-3901 Email [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]





COMMITTEES, CONFERENCE & SEMINARS: FINANCE COMMITTEE Joy Cook, RT(R)(CT)(MR) 8255 Angel Drive Newburgh, IN 47630 C 812-550-4788 H 812-490-7135 E-mail [email protected] Members

1. President 2. President Elect 3. Immediate Past President 4. Senior Board Member 5. Treasurer

ADVERTISING COMMITTEE Rebecca Stout, RT(R) 8028 Pavillion Court Indianapolis, IN 46259 H 317-702-8537 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] Members 1. Kate Richmond

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Heidi Sebastian, RT(R) (CT) 1336 Donaldson Ave Peru, IN 46970 H 765-210-7786 W 765-455-9565 E-Mail [email protected] Members 1. Joy Cook 2. Steve Cohen 3. Cindy Petree 4. Yukie Furukawa 5. Kate Richmond

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Katherine Peak, RT(R) RDMS, RVT 11824 Middle Mt. Vernon Road Evansville, IN 7112 Martinsville, IN 46151 C 812-881-9064 Email [email protected]

TELLERS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Danielle Mellene, RT( R) 110 S. W. Bargersville, IN 46106 C 317-777-4011 E-Mail [email protected] Members

BYLAWS COMMITTEE Donna Thaler Long, RT( R)( M) (QM) 312 Vista Ct Plainfield, IN 46168 H 317-838-0541 W 317-962-3284 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Members 1. Donna Long 2. Patricia Cohen

INDIANA RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY LIAISON

Steve Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-695-2824 Email [email protected]

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Cheryl Duncan, RT(R)(QM) 6714 Shag Bark Court Fort Wayne, IN 46835 W 260-481-6146 Email [email protected]

MEMBERS 1. Cheryl Duncan 2. Heidi Sebastian 3. Steve Cohen

Bids to host the 2017 One Day

Seminar or Annual Conference are

currently being accepted. Please

contact the ISRT President for

information:

Steve Cohen, RT(R) 2317 Bersot Court Brownsburg, IN 46112 C 317-695-2824 Email [email protected]




STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM: STUDENT INTERN MENTOR Joy Cook, RT(R)(CT)(MR) 8255 Angel Drive Newburgh, IN 47630 C 812-550-4788 H 812-490-7135 Email [email protected]

STUDENT INTERN Yukie Furukawa Indiana University E-Mail [email protected]

STUDENT INTERN Birttney Ulanowski University of Southern Indiana E-Mail [email protected]

STUDENT INTERN Kris Murphy Indiana University Kokomo E-Mail [email protected]

STUDENT INTERN Katelyn Diller Ball State University E-Mail [email protected]

2015-2016 ISRT Officers

Pictured Left to Right

Heidi Sebastian Immediate Past President, Steve Cohen President, Amanda Spangler President Elect, Joy

Cook Senior Board Member, Dianna Sharp Treasurer, Missy Fritz Secretary, Heather Schmuck Vice President


2016 ISRT Midyear Report

Dear Fellow ISRT members,

I would first like to thank all of you for being members of the ISRT. I hope

that you are enjoying your time this Summer.

The board is still finalizing details for our annual conference. The conference

will be held on October 13th and 14th, at IU Kokomo. More details will follow

on the ISRT website and our FB page. Stay tuned!

I recently returned from attending the ASRT House of Delegates conference

in Las Vegas. (Next year it will be in sunny Orlando, Florida) It was a very

informative 3 days. If you ever get the chance to go, I highly recommend it.

At the conference, Indiana was well represented in the Student Leadership

Development Program with Stephanie Robles and Katelyn Diller.

Even though we have licensing in the State of Indiana for our profession,

you never know what might happen down the road. The ISRT is continually

monitoring any attempted changes to our licensure. This is just another

reason why all technologists should consider being a member of the ISRT. Become involved with the society.

Our membership numbers have declined considerably over the last several years. At this time, we have a total of 149

members. 83 Active/Limited/Supporting, 1 Retired, and 65 students. A far cry from 2005 when we had almost 1,000

members. I welcome any ideas members may have on what would help the ISRT attract new members, and retain

members that are currently part of the society.

What could the ISRT improve or implement to become considered a quality choice for membership? What do you

believe the ISRT does or could potentially do for you? I would like to hear from you. Please let me know what is on your

mind. Email me at [email protected] I am deeply concerned about the future of the ISRT.

The ISRT is dedicated to not only the technologists in Indiana, but also the STUDENTS. They are the future of our

profession.

I would like to thank the Board of Directors, for all of the work they have done over the last several months. They are all

dedicated and work hard for this organization.

Become involved with the ISRT. Run for an office, chair a committee, or be a committee member. There is strength in

numbers. With your help, we can continue the work of the ISRT. Join us!

Enjoy the rest of the summer, and I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Conference in October.

Respectfully,

Steve Cohen, RT(R)

President

Indiana Society of Radiolgic Technologists, Inc.



Advertise on www.ISORT.org

The Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists has developed our

own website and we would like you, or someone you know, to consider a

donation to sponsor a link between our website and your organization.

Website links will help fund scholarships, our member journal, student

recruitment into the radiologic sciences and the educational activities of our

membership. Sponsor information will be a single line hyperlink unless the

sponsor provides an electronically formatted logo for display.

The link will be directed to the designated sponsor’s home page.

Cost of a link is $240 per year, prorated monthly, January through

December.

Registration form and further information may be downloaded from the

ISRT website

http://isort.org/website-link-request-form/


The 2016 Henry Konecny, RT(R) Student Scholarships were awarded to three deserving radiography

students earlier this year. The purpose of the scholarships is to provide a cash award to assist in the

educational expenses of entry-level radiologic science students. Students applying for the

scholarship were required to submit an application and statement of why they believed they should

receive the award. A committee of ISRT members reviewed the applicant statements and judged them

on content (format, spelling, grammar, cohesion of thought, and rationale of receiving the

scholarship). Additionally, GPA and professional contribution and participation were also considered.

Scholarship recipients were:

Kris Murphy 1st Place (Indiana University Kokomo)

Katelyn Diller 2nd Place (Ball State University)

Korbin Myers 3rd Place (Ball State University)

Congratulations Kris, Katelyn, and Korbin! The ISRT wishes you success in your future as medical

imaging professionals!

The ISRT encourages all members to apply for the 2017 scholarships.

Andrew Boehm, B.S., RT (R ) is a clinical assistant professor

with Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

and is this year’s ISRT Technologist Scholarship recipient.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS


Become a contributor to the ISRT’s 2016-2017 Publications

It is never too early to submit an article for publication, a noteworthy

event, or other idea to the Editor for consideration. For article

submissions, please submit an electronic copy of the material saved in

Microsoft Word. The author's full name and address should appear on the

material. Submitted articles should be clear, accurate, concise, well

organized, logically presented, and of suitable depth and/or breadth as

suits the topic. Articles should be grammatically correct, free of

typographical errors, and should provide appropriate, up-to-date

references when necessary.

Previously published articles must be submitted with written permission

to reprint by the publisher and author.

Submit contributions to [email protected]

PUBLICATIONS


On February 25, 2016 Representative Pete Olson (R-TX) introduced HR 4614, the Medicare

Access to Radiology Care Act of 2016. This bill provides for Medicare recognition of R.R.As certified

by ARRT and RPAs certified by CBRPA. Additional leading cosponsors of the bill are Representative

Dave Reichert (R-WA), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), and Michael Doyle (D-PA).

A radiologist assistant is an advanced level radiographer who assists, but does not replace,

the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment. RAs must complete a rigorous academic

program, a radiologist-directed clinical preceptorship, and pass an ARRT examination.

The previous RA legislative bill, HR 1148, had 3 cosponsors from Indiana, Representative

Andre Carson, Susan Brooks, and Todd Young. I would encourage all Indiana RTs to email their

representative and ask for them to cosponsor this bill. After you email them, make sure to follow

up in a few weeks. Legislative aides are very busy people and juggle many requests so the follow

up is important. Don’t know where to start? The ASRT and ARRT have resources on their websites

to assist you in finding your representative, contact information for your representative, and what

to say in your letter or email. I am also willing to help with these efforts, whether it’s a meeting in

the district or help composing an email. I can be reached at [email protected].

Cindy Petree R.R.A., R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT)

HR 4614

Read the most recent news from the ARRT about HR 4614 and

it’s most recent companion bill S.2940 here.


https://www.arrt.org/news/articles/2016/05-19-Legislation-Medicare-Access-To-RAs.aspx


Did you know the ISRT has a Facebook page? Connect with those in your state or other state affiliates and

communities on recent topics in the medical imaging sciences. See the latest discussions and announcements on

various news that may interest you!


EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES & SEMINARS CAN’T HAPPEN WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS TO PLAN

AND HOST THEM

Don’t let these events FADE AWAY.

The ISRT depends on its membership to plan and host the Annual Conference and One

Day Seminars held throughout the year for the purpose of completing business and providing continuing education credits to its members. Without volunteers to organize and plan these events they would not happen. All committee members automatically

receive complimentary registration to the meeting. To show their appreciation for volunteering to Chair these events, the ISRT pays a commission as well as 10% of the profit which is over and above the budgeted profit amount set by the ISRT Financial

committee from the conference or seminar to the hosting individuals. The standard

commission amounts are:

Annual Conference $300 One Day Seminar $100

Guideline Manuals and mentors are available to help you through the planning process.

Please consider planning a future event.

The ISRT needs members like YOU to keep from FADING AWAY.

If you are interested in learning more about being a conference or seminar host, please

contact any member of the ISRT Board of Directors. Contact information can be found

on the ISRT website at www.isort.org or email [email protected].

NOTICE:

If there has been no volunteer who has

stepped forward to host the

annual conference by February 1st,

that year will be reduced to the

annual business meeting.


What is it like to work in a non-licensure state? Living in Missouri is great! I enjoy the rural atmosphere and easy living. Small towns

that are close enough to the large cities with a short drive. A nice compromise for those that do

not like the ‘big cities’.

But what it is like to work in Missouri as a Radiology professional? Now that is a

different story. As Missouri imaging and radiation therapy professionals continue to work on

our state licensure bill, our main goal for every Missouri patient is to be assured of an

educationally prepared and clinically competent individual performing their imaging studies

and radiation therapy procedures. In Missouri, the person that takes your insurance

information in the morning can by the afternoon be using ionizing radiation on you to take

your x-rays! I know it is extremely shocking but without state licensure, that is the way many

small rural clinics and physicians’ offices work.

The MoSRT is working diligently with our legislators; we need to do a better job of

educating them. There are some misunderstandings about:

legislators feel that state licensure will limit access to care in the rural communities

they feel the price of Radiology procedures will increase with state licensure

it is their opinion that state licensure will limit the profession

they have questions about the required education within the bill

One of the many points that we stressed at our recent hearing for HB 2613 was the

dose of radiation is totally dependent upon the operator of the equipment. It makes sense to

the Radiology community but our challenge has been how to help the legislator see this as

well.

Missouri will continue to work on this process. MoSRT is committed to advocating for

patient safety, radiation safety, and properly trained individuals performing Radiology studies

on our patients; Missouri patients who deserve the best from the Radiology community.

Diane Hutton BA, RT(R) ARRT

MoSRT President and Chairman of the Board

Legislative Activities Chair

[email protected]


The Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists not only offers benefits for technologists, but for students as well. The ISRT has worked diligently to provide students with the ability to stay just as involved as the technologists. Student membership costs only $10 and students may join at any time. The ISRT offers an annual cash scholarship, the Henry Konecny, RT(R) Student Scholarship. The amount and number of recipients varies yearly, based on funds available. The application deadline for this scholarship is January 1, 2017.

An annual ISRT conference is held every fall, this year conference will be held in October at Indiana University Kokomo Campus. Students are involved throughout the event by introducing the speakers and tracking attendance so Technologists can earn their continuing education credits. This conference offers students a chance to see a different side of their chosen profession. There is also a Student Quiz Bowl held at this conference where students may form small teams and compete against other students of Indiana in an X-ray boards-based trivia game. In addition, students can participate in scientific poster and essay competitions and have the chance to win cash prizes.

Students also have the opportunity to join our society's national organization, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, also known as the ASRT. Students can join this professional organization for $35 and can join at any time. Every year the ASRT chooses two students from each state to attend the ASRT annual conference free of charge. Students can apply for this opportunity, the Student Leadership Development Program, on the ASRT website. At this annual conference, students will sit in on the House of Delegates meeting, as well as listen to educational lectures of various topics in the field of Radiology. One of the assets gained during this program is the chance to network with other students and professionals from across the country. The ASRT also offers numerous scholarship opportunities. Applications are due the 1st of February every year.

One way students can learn more about a professional organization is applying for an internship that is offered through the ISRT. This gives select students a chance to work closely with the board members. Interns will attend five Board of Directors meetings throughout their term which begins at the Annual Conference, and will learn what it takes to run a radiologic technologist professional organization.

As the current student interns, we are learning just how important it is for people, like the board members, to donate their time to the organization. Their efforts pay off, providing benefits for technologists and students. Spreading awareness to the new generation of incoming radiologic technologists can help secure the ISRT's future and increase membership. As membership numbers grow, the benefits offered will too. Being a student intern has opened up our outlook of our profession. There is so much more to Radiology then just x-raying patients. So much has to happen on the legislative end that many technologist and students are unaware of. As students we are the new generation of Radiologic Imaging and as technology progresses we are the ones who will be continuing on advancing the field. One thing we do not think many students are aware of is that we still have a voice and can put in

Hear from your Student Interns


our opinion on different laws or trends that occur in the country and in each individual state. We are the future, and one thing that being a student intern has taught us is that our voice does matter. Technologists want to know what the student’s opinion is, in addition, we can also let them know what the latest trends are. Being involved in a professional organization has helped us come together with other students at different Universities across the state as well as technologist. We can compare and discuss what different hospitals, clinics, or Universities are doing. This communication and team work broadens our knowledge and allows us to become more well-rounded students and future technologists.

We the 2016 ISRT student interns, encourage both students and technologist to consider joining the ASRT affiliate of Indiana and see what the ISRT can do for you.

Yukie Furukawa

Indiana University

Brittney Ulanowski

University of Southern Indiana

Kris Murphy

Indiana University Kokomo

Katelyn Diller

Ball State

If you or someone you know is interested in

applying please email:

Michelle Fritz, ISRT Secretary

Student Intern Program

STUDENT INTERN MENTOR

Joy Cook, RT(R)(CT)(MR)


IDENTIFICATION OF CONFERENCE

ATTENDEES & GUESTS

PARKING - Be sure to display your parking pass with your registration information

to avoid any tickets, fines, towing while on the IUK campus. Parking permits will be

included with your registration packet.

NAME BADGES - Each individual registered for the conference will be given a name

badge. Please wear your name badge during the conference, this is your

identification to others and a necessary part of the attendance verification process.

Sharing of name badges is not allowed.

GUESTS - Guest badges are available for a spouse or companion who wishes to join

you during some or all of the conference. Names must be provided for all guest

badge requests. Registered technologists, radiologic science students or

commercial representatives may NOT register as a guest.

EXHIBIT ROOM The Exhibit Room will be open on Thursday and Friday. View the displays

competing in the Scientific Exhibit Competition as well as the information booths sponsored by the ISRT and the ASRT. Commercial representatives are always anxious to meet new contacts and explain their services so don’t forget to stop by and say hello to them as well. You won’t want to miss this exciting aspect of the conference.

Hours for the Exhibit Room* are as follows:

Thursday, October 13, 2016 8:00 AM-6:30 PM

Friday, October 14, 2016 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

*Please note that not all commercial exhibitors may elect to exhibit both days.

IMPORTANT DETAILS YOU SHOULD KNOW

REGISTRATION

REGISTER EARLY - Avoid the last minute rush and late fees by registering now.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE - You can register online and pay by

credit card or complete and mail the conference registration form included in

this booklet and a check for the fees to the registration chairman.

If registration fee is being paid by an institution (employer or school), the

registrant is encouraged to send a copy of the registration form to the

registration chairman noting the name of the institution paying the fee.

DEADLINES FOR REGISTRATION - In order to assist the planning committee in

the final preparation, a conference registration deadline has been

established.

FEES - Conference fees are payable at time of registration and are based on

membership status at the time of registration, registrant category, number of

days attending, and additional options which are available.

LATE REGISTRATION FEES - A $25 LATE FEE will be accessed to all

registrations made after September 25, 2016.

REGISTRATION ONSITE - Registration will be available at the conference. If

you plan to register onsite, please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start

of the first lecture to allow time to complete and process your registration.

The registration desk will be open during the following times:

Thursday 10/13/16 7:00 AM-9:00 AM

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Friday 10/14/16 7:00 AM-9:00 AM

1:00 PM-2:00 PM


INFORMATION TO HELP YOU PLAN Please read the information below completely before registering for the conference.

BREAKS Breaks are scheduled between each speaker. Please see the program

schedule for details about length of breaks and scheduled times.

MEALS Breakfast is complimentary if you are staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Lunch

and dinner during the conference is “on your own” there are multiple options

available for dining near the conference site.

Cougar Country Café on the IU Kokomo campus

NEARBY CASUAL DINING

Kokomo offers many dining choices just a short drive away from IUK at

Boulevard Crossing, Markland Mall, and Kokomo Plaza. Check with your hotel

reception desk or an ISRT Committee member for suggestions and directions.

Last but not least...

The educational program is tentative. The Annual Conference Committee

reserves the right to change the program as needed.

Please check your time zone with that of the conference facility so that you

do not arrive late. Please plan enough time to locate the facility, park,

register and find the meeting room.

Please bring a sweater or jacket for lectures as the temperature in the

meeting rooms can sometimes vary.

We are not able to provide child care services during the educational

meetings. Please do not bring children to the educational sessions.

If you have any special needs or require special accommodations, please let

the Annual Conference Committee know how we may assist you.

LECTURE SCHEDULE Attendees must be seated in the lecture room prior to the scheduled start

time of each lecture. Individuals arriving after a lecture’s scheduled start time will not be admitted into the lecture room.

Individuals must be present during the entire lecture to receive credit.

Leaving the lecture room prior to the end of a lecture will result in auto-matic loss of that lecture credit.

Lectures must meet ASRT requirements for time to receive full credit. Each

hour of lecture equates to one (1) Category A CE credit unless specified otherwise. Lectures must be a minimum of 50 minutes in length to receive one (1) CE credit. The amount of CE credit awarded will be reduced in the event a lecture does not meet the minimum ASRT requirements for time.


Courses have been submitted for and are pending approval by the ASRT for Category A or A+, continuing education credit. The Annual Conference Committee reserves the right to change the program schedule as needed.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Lectures must meet ASRT requirements for time to receive full credit. Each hour of lecture equates to one

(1) Category A CE credit unless specified otherwise. Lectures must be a minimum of 50 minutes in length to

receive one (1) CE credit. The amount of CE credit awarded will be reduced in the event a lecture does not

meet the minimum ASRT requirements for time. ASRT Credit Determination information:

All participants will be provided with verification of attendance for lectures attended. Verification will be

emailed to you within 30 days of the close of the Annual Conference

Participants must be seated in the lecture room prior to the scheduled start time of each lecture. Individuals

arriving after the scheduled start time of a lecture will not be admitted into the lecture room.

Individuals must be present during the ENTIRE LECTURE to receive credit. Leaving the lecture room prior to

the end of a lecture will result in automatic loss of that lecture credit.

Individuals are encouraged to keep a copy of the program booklet with the course descriptions if further

course content is needed for attendance verification at a later date.

It is the responsibility of individual conference attendee to submit documentation of attendance and

continuing education credits earned to the ASRT or any other agency requiring proof of continuing

education.

Individual participants are responsible for submitting attendance verification, speaker credentials, and any

other required information to state agencies requiring them to do so.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Courses have been submitted for and are pending approval by the ASRT for Category A or A+, continuing education credit.

Courses are pending approval by the ASRT for Category A or A+, continuing education credit.

Wednesday, 10/12/16

6:00 PM ISRT Board of Director’s Meetings - Members are welcome to attend.

5:00 - 9:00 PM Board Review

Thursday, 10/13/16

7:00 - 9:00 AM

8:00 AM

Registration Desk Open

Opening Remarks - Please be seated by 8:00 AM

8:15 - 9:15 AM Gabby VanAlstine, MBA, Director of Human Resources Indiana University Kokomo What's Your Sentence? Using Your Purpose and Strength to Find Your Happiness

9:30 - 10:30 AM Amanda Garlock, ASRT President Elect

Multiple Sclerosis: The Invisible Truth

10:45 - 11:45 PM First ISRT Annual Business Meeting – All ISRT member conference attendees are encouraged to attend. Agenda will include state of the Society address and other business of the Society. This session is not approved for continuing education credit.

12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch on your own

1:00 - 2:00 PM Registration Desk Open

1:15 -2:15 PM Cybil Nielsen, MBA, CNMT, FSNMMI-TS, IUPUI School of Medicine

Keeping Radiation Safety in Perspective

2:30 -3:30 PM Melinda Stanley, MPM Indiana University Kokomo

Leadership Essentials for Health Professionals

4:00 - 6:00 PM

ISRT Past Presidents Recognition Reception & Silent Auction

The ISRT Board of Directors and Annual Conference Committee welcome all conference attendees to attend this special reception honoring the Presidents who have served the ISRT. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new friends, and network with other imaging professionals. Light refreshments will be available, please plan to join us!

6:30 PM

Student Quiz Bowl

Participant registration must be made in advance. Spectators are welcome!


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Courses are pending approval by the ASRT for Category A or A+, continuing education credit.

Friday, 10/14/16

7:00 - 9:00 AM

8:00 AM

Registration Desk Open

Opening Remarks - Please be seated by 8:00 AM

8:15 -9:15 AM Joy Cook, MS, RT (R)(CT)(MR)

Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents

9:30 -10:30 AM Patricia Davis, BS, RT (R)(MRI), Indiana University Kokomo

What Did You Say? The Importance of Exam Education for Patients

10:45 AM - 12:30 PM

ISRT Annual Business Meeting - All ISRT member conference attendees are encouraged to attend. Agenda will include state of the Society address, new officer installation, awards, and other business of the Society. This session is not approved for continuing education credit.

12:30 –1:30 PM Lunch on your own

1:30 - 2:30 PM Registration Desk Open

2:30 - 3:30 PM Janet McCutcheon, Preparedness Nurse Coordinator, ISDH Public Health

Health Prepardness and Emergency Response

3:45 - 4:45 PM Richard Gunderman, MD, IU School of Medicine, Chancellor’s Professor of Radiology

Two Paths, Commerce or Care?


THIRD PARTY PAYMENT - If registration fee is being paid by an institution (employer or school), the

registrant is encouraged to send a copy of the registration form to the registration chairman noting the name of

the institution paying the fee.

LATE REGISTRATION FEE - All registrations and payments made on and after September 25, 2016 must

include an additional $25.00 late registration fee. Please do not mail registrations after September 25, 2016

plan to arrive early and register the day of the conference or register ONLINE before October 2, 2016.

ONSITE REGISTRATION - If you miss the September 25, 2016 mail and online registration deadline you

can still attend the conference. Onsite registration will be available throughout the conference. An additional

$25 late registration fee will be added to all onsite registration fees.

REDUCED RATES FOR SOCIETY MEMBERS - Members of the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists and other state affiliates of the ASRT (ISSRT, OSRT, MSRT, KSRT, etc.) receive lower

registration rates than nonmembers.

You must be a paid 2016 state affiliate member (ISRT, ISSRT, OSRT, MSRT, KSRT, etc.) to receive the member rates. This does not include membership with the ASRT or specialty modality Societies

such as SDMS or SNM.

You can take advantage of member registration rates by joining the ISRT. Join online at www.isort.org or by mailing a membership application with required documentation and a check or money order to

the Executive Secretary.

Individuals who join the ISRT online may also register online for the conference the same day.

Mailed membership applications must have a postmark date before or the same as conference

registration form to qualify for member rates.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The ISRT has TWO WAYS TO REGISTER for the Annual Conference.

REGISTRATION BY MAIL

Complete the conference registration form in this booklet.

Mail your completed form, a copy of your ISRT card, and check or money

order (no cash please) to the address below. To receive the published

conference rates, registration and payment must be made in advance.

Mailed registration forms and fees must be postmarked on or before

September 25, 2016 to qualify for the rates published in this booklet.

Mailed registrations received with a

postmark after September 25, 2016 must

include an additional $25.00 late

registration fee, if not they cannot be

processed.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Log on to: www.ISORT.org

Complete the online conference registration form

Make your payment securely through PayPal. To receive the published

conference rates, registration and payment must be made in advance.

Online registration and payment must take place on or before September

25, 2016 to qualify for the rates published in this booklet.

Online registration after 9/25/2016 will include a $25 late fee

Online registration will end at

11:59PM on October 2, 2016.


CONFIRMATION of REGISTRATION - Confirmation of advance registration will be sent via email. If

you do not provide an email address you will be responsible for contacting the Registration Chairman Jane

Patton at (812)881-9064 to confirm your registration has been received.

PAYMENT RECEIPT - Your payment receipt will be at the conference check-in table with your name

badge and other conference materials.

REFUND POLICY - Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Registration Chairman with a postmark no later than September 30, 2016. Eighty-five percent (85%) of the registration fee will be

refunded. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER September 25, 2016.

GUESTS - Guest badges are available for a spouse or companion who wishes to join you during some or all of the conference. A registered technologist, radiologic science student or a commercial representative may

NOT register as a guest. Names must be provided for all guest badge requests.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION


HOTEL INFORMATION

The hotel strongly urges guests make reservations well in advance. Reservations are subject to availability.

Phone reservations may be made by calling the Hampton Inn & Suites directly at: 765-455-2900 or through the ISRT website, isort.org .

When calling in your reservation, please be prepared to provide the following information:

Name and address

Number and type of rooms requested

Any special needs or requests such as adjoining rooms or handicapped accom-modations

Credit card type, name on credit card, credit card number and expiration date.

Remember to tell them you are with the Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (ISRT).

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the special rate of

Standard room $109per night plus taxes and fees

Suites $129 per night plus taxes and fees

Directions from Hampton Inn & Suites to Indiana University Kokomo 2300 South Washington Street, Kokomo IN 46902

From Hampton Inn & Suites drive, turn RIGHT on S.R. 931 heading North. Then, immediately turn LEFT on Lincoln Road at the stoplight. Continue West on Lincoln Road. Turn

RIGHT at the stoplight onto Washington Street. Indiana University Kokomo Main Entrance will be on the RIGHT side of the road.

Hampton Inn & Suites

Kokomo

2920 South Reed Road

Kokomo, IN 46902

765-455-2900

Check in 4pm Checkout 12pm

Directions from the Hotel Staff:

From I-465: Take Hwy 31 North for 40 miles. Exit

Onto 931 (the 1st Kokomo exit) Hotel is on the right

at Hwy 931 (Reed Road) and Lincoln Road.

From I-69: Take Hwy 22 West for 30 miles to Hwy

931. Take Hwy 931 South for 2 miles. The hotel is on

the left.

From I-65: Take Route 26 East for 40 miles to Hwy

931 North, take Hwy 931 north 1 mile. Hotel is on

the right.

Hampton Inn & Suites amenities include a free hot

breakfast, free WiFi, and business center. There is also a

fitness room, pool, and coin laundry available for your

convenience. The hotel is 100% smoke free and a fee

of up to $250 USD will be assessed for smoking in a

non-smoking room. Services animals are allowed.

The Elwood Haynes Museum, The Automotive Heritage

Museum, and more than 30 public parks are available to

explore while you are in Kokomo. There are many great

restaurants in the area and Markland Mall just north of

the hotel. There is also a snack shop and on-site

convenience store.


LOCATION INFORMATION

This year the ISRT Annual Conference will be held at IU Kokomo. Below is a campus map where you can park in lots

and lectures will take place in the Library, item 10 on the Legend & Campus Map.


ISRT PAST PRESIDENT RECEPTION

Thursday, October 13, 2016 4:00-6:00 PM

The Annual Conference Committee and ISRT Board of Directors welcome all conference attendees to attend this special reception honoring the Presidents who have served the ISRT. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new friends, and network with other imaging professionals. Light refreshments will be available, please plan to join us!

ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENTS The Annual Conference Committee and the ISRT Board of Directors are working together planning extra events and

functions to add to the Conference. Please plan to join us for one or all of our new or updated events.

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP SILENT AUCTION

Thursday, October 13, 2016 - Bidding Closes at 5:30 PM

The ISRT Board of Directors will once again be raising money for the ISRT Scholarship Fund by holding a Silent

Auction at the 2016 Annual Conference. All proceeds from the auction will be added to the ISRT scholarship

funds for students and technologists. Prize baskets and other items for the Silent Auction are donated by ISRT

officers, ISRT members, area hospitals, and commercial representatives exhibiting at the conference. Support

the ISRT Scholarship Silent Auction by placing a bid for a Silent Auction item!

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING*

Thursday, October 13, 2016 Meeting begins at 10:45 AM BOTH DAYS

Friday, October 14, 2016

Due to the large number of items on the Agenda, there will be two business meetings this year. The ISRT

Board of Directors encourages all members to attend the meetings on both Thursday, October 13 and Friday,

October 14, 2016. The meeting will begin at 10:45 AM on both days. In addition to receiving the election

report, competition awards will be presented, certificates of recognition will be handed out, Bylaw revisions

will be reviewed and approved, and the new ISRT officers will be installed. This is a great opportunity to learn

more about the ISRT and how you can get involved.


ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENTS The Annual Conference Committee and the ISRT Board of Directors are working together planning extra events and

functions to add to the Conference. Please plan to join us for one or all of our new or updated events.

The Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists invites all entry level Indiana Radiologic Science students to participate in the 2016

Radiography Quiz Bowl. Form a team, register for the competition, and start preparing to go head-to-head against other Indiana

Radiography program teams. Thanks to the very generous support of the Indiana Radiological Society, the winning team will be

awarded the Quiz Bowl Traveling Trophy. The trophy will remain with the winning team’s program for one year. In addition, the top

three teams will receive monetary awards for their achievements.

LOCATION, DATE, and TIME:

IU Kokomo, KC130

2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN 46902

Competition will held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 beginning at 6:30 pm

COST:

This is a FREE event for teams preregistered for the Annual Conference October 13-14, 2016

The event is $30/team for those not preregistered for the Annual Conference

HOW TO REGISTER:

Read the Official Rules and submit a completed team application to the Quiz Bowl coordinator before the deadline date. New in

2016: We will be utilizing an electronic form for submission. Visit http://goo.gl/forms/JcS7Mvv6JTy9z8kF3 Paper applications are

still available on the ISRT website.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

To be eligible to participate in the Radiography Quiz Bowl, paper applications must be postmarked no later than SEPTEMBER 22,

2016.

IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS:

Contact the Quiz Bowl Coordinator-

Heather Schmuck

5751 St. Charles Dr.

Mount Vernon, IN 47620

[email protected]

http://goo.gl/forms/JcS7Mvv6JTy9z8kF3


Thank you to

our sponsors


All 2016 ISRT memberships will expire on January 31, 2017. Renewing

your membership is easier than ever with online membership payment

and processing at www.isort.org.

As of February of 2016 you are now be able to access and print off

your own card online, through the ISRT website. This initiative has been

in the works for a while in the hopes to better serve you while furthering

the green initiative.

Not comfortable with paying online? You can print a copy of the

membership application/renewal form from the ISRT website and

submit with a check or money order via mail.

Electronic membership renewal reminders will be sent to ISRT

members with a valid email address on file in December 2016.

Memberships that have not been renewed by February 1, 2017 will

become inactive. Please contact the Executive Secretary at

[email protected] if you have any questions regarding the status of

your membership.

Important Membership Renewal Information

http://isort.org/membership-application/


Ball State

University

Good Samaritan

Hospital


Hancock Regional

IPFW


St. Vincent

Ivy Tech


University of St. Francis


Congratulations!

ASRT member Ann M. Obergfell, J.D., R.T.(R), on

her election as the 2016-2017 President of the

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Ann is the Dean, College of Health & Human

Services, at Indiana University – Purdue University

Fort Wayne.

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