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Thursday, September 10, 2015 

6:00 – 8:00 PM Registration- Hotel Lobby 

Friday, September 11, 2015 

7:00 – 7:45 AM Registration/Breakfast Buffet 7:45 – 8:00 AM Presidential Welcome 

8:00 – 9:00 AM Educational Session #1 1.0 hour George Mansour Lecture - Michael D Steile ARRT RT(R)(MR) Cultural Humility in Healthcare 

9:10 – 10:10 AM Educational Session #2 1.0 hour Jeremiah Janning RT(R) – Fluoroscopic Positioning for Spine / Pain Management Procedures 

10:10 – 10:25 AM Morning Beverage Break 

10:25 – 11:25 AM Educational Session #3 1.0 Hour 

11:30 – 1:00 PM Vendor Appreciation Luncheon followed by Linda Laman – Fusion Oncology MSRT Business Session #1 

1:00 – 2:00 PM Educational Session #4 1 Hour Joe Swicklik RT(R)(CT) Magically Improving the Pediatric Medical Experience 

2:10 – 3:10 PM Educational Session #5 1 Hour Carrie Hruska, Ph.D. - Coming soon to a practice near you: Molecular breast imaging 

3:10 – 3:25 PM Afternoon Beverage/Snack Break 3:25 – 4:25 PM MSRT Business Session #2 

4:30 – 5:30 PM Educational Session #6 1 Hour TBD 5:30 – Honors Banquet and Awards Program 

Saturday, September 12, 2015 

7:00 – 7:45 AM Registration/ Breakfast Buffet 

7:45- 8:00 AM President Welcome 

8:00 – 9:00 AM Educational Session # 7 1 Hour 

9:05 – 10:05 AM Educational Session #8 1 Hour Adam English RN, DNP-S Perioperative Imaging in Total Joint Replacement Paul N. Olson, MD – Therapeutic Treatment for Chronic Pain - Image Guided Needles Are NOT Enough 

10:05 – 11:00 AM Morning Break (Beverages) MSRT Business Session #3 MSRT Business, Officer Voting 

11:00 – 12:00 AM Educational Session #9 1 Hour Sue McClanahan RT(R) – Seasons of Change 

12:00 – 1:00 PM President’s Luncheon and Installation of Officers 

1:00 – 2:00 PM Educational Session #10 1 Hour Patrick Hanson RT(R)(MR) – MRI-New procedures and treatment options 

2:05 – 3:05 PM Educational Session #11 1 Hour Sarah Anderson RT(R) – Sarah's Story- Breast Cancer Survivor - Rad Tech turned Patient 

3:05 – 3:20 PM Afternoon Break; Beverages and Snacks 

3:20 – 4:20 PM Educational Session #12 1 Hour Chris Lahn RT(R)(CT)(QM) - New JC CT Dose Education Requirement: What it is, Why it is Important, and How to Meet it 

Important Notes: The MSRT reserves the right to make changes to this schedule as necessary without any advance notice. The MSRT reserves the right to change the amount of CE credit an educational session is granted based on the actual length of the presentation. Presenters ARE AWARE in advance of the actual length of time they are required to speak/present in order to obtain the specified CE credit(s).

Just a reminder the deadline for awards is in 2 days!  You still have time to submit your applications! 

Have you seen us? Minnesota has become very popular already at the 2015 ASRT Annual Governance House of Delegates Meeting. Jessica and Deanna were spotted in an ASRT photo on the ASRT website, in addition to mentoring 2 Student Leadership members from Illinois. We also were chosen for "best" tweet on the ASRT website on Thursday for the Educational symposium. Be sure to keep checking our MSRT website, twitter, and our facebook page and group for updates throughout the event! 

Deanna 

MSRT President

Take a moment to remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have valiantly fought to make America the greatest nation on Earth.

Thank a veteran.

Radiologic Technologist Job Posting

56-64 hours Biweekly, Day and evening shifts, Benefit eligible·        

This position is responsible for taking diagnostic radiographs, assisting with C-arm/fluoro exams, performing CT exams, and Bone density exams in addition to preparing images for interpretation.

Maintain patient and department records.

Rotating Weeknight call.       

Rotating weekend shifts and call.        

Must be within 30 minutes of facility or willing to stay on campus for call.        

Mammography preferred, but not necessary.

To apply visit:http://www.meekermemorial.org   or stop in at Meeker Memorial Hospital  612 South Sibley Avenue Litchfield, MN 55355  

JOB OPENING

RADIOLOGY MANAGER

Radiology Technologist needed to oversee Radiology Department.  Requirements include current certification as an ARRT or equivalent along with graduation of an AMA accredited Radiology program.  ACR/MQSA criteria to perform mammography preferred.  Ability to perform all radiology services required.  Position requires flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills required.  New graduates will be considered. 

Generous benefit package and progressive salary program offered.

Apply on-line at www.hendrickshosp.org

or submit application or resume to:

Hendricks Community Hospital Association

Attn: Human Resources

503 E. Lincoln St., PO Box 106, Hendricks, MN  56136

507-275-3134

lynn.olson@hendrickshosp.org

Hendricks Community Hospital Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are currently in the early stages of planning our annual educational symposium. This year, we are seeking silent auction donations to assist in funding our student and technologists scholarships that we offer to our MSRT members.

Wouldn't it be fun to donate something as a department?  Or from your employer?

If you are interested in donating items for the silent auction, please contact Deanna Koebele or Jessica Nachreiner.

The X-ray unit for the Minnesota Department of Health currently is hiring an Industrial Hygienist 2 position and  Industrial Hygienist 3 position. The opening and closing dates are Thursday, March 5th and Monday, March 16th 2015, (10 calendar days).

You can view the job postings at the links below:

Industrial Hygienist 2 – 15HEAL000086

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=15HEAL000086

Industrial Hygienist 3 – 14HEAL000487

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=14HEAL000487

If you are interesting in the positions, please apply at the link provided and forward your resume to Teresa.Purrington@state.mn.us

Check out the updated award forms!  Plenty of time for nominations and applications!  

Show your colleagues how much you know!  Honor a co-worker!  We would love to see a whole bunch of applications!  You can even submit them electronically this year!! 

Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists

Annual Meeting and Fall Conference has been scheduled for:

September 11 and 12,  2015

At the Best Western- Kelly Inn

100 4th Avenue South • St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301

More details coming soon.

 

If you are interesting in helping with conference planning or have ideas for speakers please contact:

JoAnn Swiggum, MSRT North Region Representative and 2015 MSRT Conference Committee Chair

Email: joann.swiggum@sanfordhealth.org or by phone: 218-556-4168