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Are you working on your registry for MRI or Sonograpy in the year 2014? The following article may interest you.

https://www.arrt.org/Search.aspx?as_q=competency&num=10&client=google-csbe&output=xml_no_dtd&cx=017652441271239301030:8s_xro6mei4&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&filter=0&start=10

Check out the latest job opportunities here!

http://www.indeed.com/q-Radiologic-Technologist-l-Minnesota-jobs.html

As we celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, I am thankful for health, happiness, and a great career.  I am also thankful for all of my fellow technologists and the great patient care they do every day.  May you have a wonderful holiday and safe travels!

MSRT President

Jessica Nachreiner

Jill M. Lucas, BAH, RT(R)(M) from the Department of Radiology-Medical Imaging Technical Services in Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota submitted the following video entailing history regarding the first CT Scanner used at Mayo Clinic.  Jill Lucas thought it would be nice for our readers to watch after the last post in which MSRT asked, "Who was the first CT Technologist?"

Jill, thank you for sharing this video with the MSRT!

Below is the link to watch. 

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1709592238001?bckey=AQ~~,AAABjg7u0WE~,1M0n70-zc746ABCoBjqsbGI_EgtRkuwu&bclid=0&bctid=2790167491001

Please continue to share your knowledge and history with us!  Share your stories as well!  Just email mnsrthightensionnews@gmail.com.

MSRT Metro Regional Representative Sue McClanahan was recently asked the question, "Who was the First registered Radiologic Technologist in the state of Minnesota?"  Sue has not found the answer to the original question just yet, but she did find a very fascinating article about the first CT scan ever performed in the U.S. which was performed in Minnesota.  Please see the attached article.  We want to hear your stories! What practices did you do years ago, that the younger generations can't seem to understand? Send in your pics and stories today!

Darrel H 's CT inform.docx

MSRT Metro Region Information:

On November 19, 2013, the MSRT Metro Region held their fall meeting.  It was held at the Affinity Federal Credit Union’s Conference Center in Roseville, MN.  We had 15 participants, therefore, our attendance is growing.  The speaker was Dr. Lee Kamman from the  Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates in St. Paul.  His topic was “From Cough to Oncologist And the Importance of Imaging to Get There”.  The discussion was based upon information on lung cancer,  knowing what it is, risk factors and then what to do about it.

The attendees were radiologic technologists and students.  Some of the comments from the evaluations were:

          "Awesome speaker";

"Well spoken";

"Informative";

"It was useful learning about lung cancer"; and

"Taking away information I can use in life and possibly in my job."

Our next meeting will be February 6, 2013 from 6:30-8:30. We hope to get the Affinity Federal Credit Union again. The topic will be Pediatrics. See you there!

Sue McClanahan, MSRT Metro Regional Representative

”From Cough to Oncologist or How Does a Patient Go From Family Practice to Oncologist and The Importance of Imaging to Get there”

Dr. Lee Kamann, Pulmonary and Lung Clinic in St. Paul, MN.

WHEN:                     Thursday, November 19, 2013

WHERE:                  Affinity Federal Credit Union- Second Floor

                                    2730 Snelling Avenue North (1 block so. of Cty Rd C)

TIME:                                   6:30-8:30 pm

AGENDA:                 Short meeting:

•-         Review of the recent Fall Conference and Annual Meeting

•-         Next Fall Conference and Annual Meeting; Sept. 5 & 6, 2014 in St. Cloud (plan to attend)

•-         Metro schedule for 2014 (so you don’t miss anything)

•-         MSRT 75^th Anniversary cookbooks are available for $10.00. Remember the holidays are coming, they make nice gifts!

We will have treats!  See you there!  Bring your friends!

For more information contact Sue McClanahan at 763-780-3089 or any member of the MSRT Regional Committee or the MSRT website at www.mnsrt.com

The time is here!... The MSRT November membership Drive is ON...

Start spreading the word and supporting the benefits of MSRT to your friends and coworkers.

Use this code 9GOV5Z33 on your new MSRT membership application and save $5.00 on membership fees. This code will expire November 30th.

A Grand Prize of a $50.00 gift card to the Minnesota based Target company will be awarded to a current MSRT member who can recruit the most new members during the month of November-- Which happens to also be the month for National Rad Tech Week. What a better way to celebrate and support your profession!

Be sure to have your new recruit enter your name on the application as well so we can track your progress!

What are you waiting for? get recruiting today!

Nov. 19, 2013    7:00-9:00 pm  

Join the Metro region for a great night of education, CEU's, and MSRT networking

Location:

Affinity Credit Union-conference room

Snelling Ave

St Paul, MN

What is right around the corner? National Radiologic Technology Week! It is the week we celebrate the vital work of imaging professionals. The first NRTW was held July 22-29, 1979, but was moved to the week around November 8th to commemorate the anniversary of the discovery of xrays by Wilhelm Roentgen on Nov 8th, 1895.

How are you celebrating this special week? Let us know with stories and pictures. We would love to see what our fellow technologists are doing to celebrate.

As President of the MSRT, I am grateful to our membership, committee chairs and board. Many have stepped up to spread the word of the MSRT and devoted much of their personal time to increase membership, membership benefits, and give us a fresh new look. What a great way to celebrate our 75 years as a society!

Thank you for all you do!

Jessica Nachreiner

MSRT President