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Happy St. Patrick's Day!


Medical Imagers are Heros

NYSSRS members are Superheroes 

Thank you for all you do, day in and day out  (Even on a Holiday)

NYSSRS Upcoming Events:

Save the Date !

November 2-4, 2023 Fall Conference 

Come and meet your favorite Super Heros

at the 2023 NYSSRS - NYANYS fall Conference

If you want to be a speaker or have a subject idea you would like to to learn more about, Please cntact a board member.

Your ideas and suggestions are alwas welcome. 

Contact a Board of Directors with your suggestion

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We had 38 in attendance for Tuesday night's Virtual Lecture!

Each Professional attendee earned 1 CE credit for the  Virtual Lecture

"When the Doctor  Becomes the Patient"

Thank you Dr. Cohen for sharing your experiences! 

Thank you all for your support!



A letter from the President to the Membership

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Membership

Here are eight reasons to join the NYSSRS:

  1. As your society, we provide our members with knowledge of issues unique to our profession as they happen in our state.

  2. Opportunities for continuing education credits at our annual conference.  
  3. Networking opportunities giving you a chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones!
  4. We offer scholarships for students and RT's.
  5. We serve as a link between you and the ASRT.
  6. Strength in numbers.  Belonging to your society serves as part of a collective voice, representing issues within your state.  You can make your voice heard on important issues that may affect all imaging professionals in your state.
  7. You can work with both your society and the ASRT, to accomplish changes that may be difficult for each organization to do on their own.
  8. Finally, we give you the opportunity to volunteer on a committee or serve as an officer on our Board of Directors. These are great points for your professional portfolio.  
There are SO many opportunities available for those wanting to help make a difference!  Please join us!  Your participation is of great importance to the continued future and success of NYSSRS!

Remember--  This is your profession and this is your future!  Be proactive!

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Our Mission

The mission of the NYSSRS is to promote the elevation of radiologic science and medical imaging professions.  We strive to promote excellence in education and the highest standards in  patient care to the communities of interest. The NYSSRS also works diligently to protect the general welfare of radiologic science professionals statewide

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The members of the NYSSRS

have Elected a new Board for  2022-2024

Board of Directors

meet our board nyssrs 2022-2024.pdf

(Photo pending)


2020-2022 NYSSRS Board


* ASRT News *


Asrt Elections Results are In

and New York is in the House with a triple win!

CONGRATULATIONS to

Joseph Whitton,  Jonathan Havrda  and   Kyle Kearsley

Link to the ASRT Election Meet the New Officers and Elected Chapter Delegates

NYSSRS Past President

and  NYSSRS Life member

has been elected

ASRT SECRETARY

Joseph Whitton, M.S., R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), FASRT
Mount Sinai, New York




NYSSRS member

has been elected

ASRT RADIOGRAPHY CHAPTER Delegate 

Jonathan Havrda, M.P.H., R.T.(R)(CT)(BD), CRA
Brooklyn, New York


NYSSRS Past News letter Chair

and NYSSRS member

has been elected

ASRT RADIATION THERAPY CHAPTER Delegate 

Kyle Kearsley, M.S., R.T.(R)(T)(CT)


ASRT Updates on 

Patient Shielding RECOMMENDATIONS 

The ASRT supports the elimination of gonadal and fetal shielding specifically during abdominal and pelvic radiography examinations

performed by registered radiologic technologists.

Link to the ASRT Patient Shielding Task Force


 

  

Link to NYSSRS Studens page

The NYSSRS in proud to Announce Our 2023 SLDP Representatives 

   Robert O'Brien     &    Broc Bellinger

    

 




Albany Legislation

08-22-2022 Updated Legislative NYSSRS Activities

Bob Geiser and Cindy Close reviewed all of the ASRT recommended pending New York State Bills. Of the 31 Bills that were carried over from 2021, we determined that the following Bills required attention:

Bill in Albany proposing  loan forgivness for Healthcare workers with a 4 year,  Bachelor's degree 

but the bill excludes

Radiologic Technologists and Medical imaging specialists, Nuclear Medical Technologists, Radiation Therapists and  Radiologist Assistants

for more information on this bill as well as other bills in Albany which we are monitoring , go to the Members/legislation tab  or click on the link below.

Legislative tab





this Month in Radiology History

2022 Fall Conference

Featured member

RECENT NEWS - UPCOMING EVENTS

 link to letter from the President below:

05-10-22 Letter from the President to Membership.pdf

2020 -1 3rd Letter to Mship 5-28-21.doc

*The 2021 annual conference will be in Corning on  OCTOBER  21-23, 2021.  Check-in begins at 5:00pm.See below.

Program TBA

SLDP

*The 2019 Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP) selectees will attend the 2021 ASRT conference.  No selections will be made for 20-21.

important organizations and helpful links

                            


Click here to visit the ACERT website    AERTSNY

Our mission is clear- to improve the quality of education among collegiate Radiologic Technology Programs

To advance the profession and science of Radiation Therapy 

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NYS Department of Health – Radiologic Technology Information and FAQ’s

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/doctors/radiological/


Radiologic Technology Schools in NYS


Article 35:  Practice of Radiologic Technology, Public Health Law


Part 89 Practice of Radiologic Technology Rules by BERP


NYS Public Health Law, Section 225, Part 16

*NOTE:  While this is for the facility, some sections do answer questions that come up.

Below the link are a few of the most common questions.  Applicable to the facility, hospital or private NYS only. NYC has its own regulations.


Question:  Must my employer provide personnel monitoring?

Answer:  16.11  Personnel monitoring


Questions:  Who can order application of radiation to a human being (order exams)? Who can perform x-ray exams?

Answer:  16.19 Limitation on application of radiation to humans

Quality Assurance (QA) Information:

16.23 QA programs for diagnostic facilities

16.24 QA for radiation therapy

16.25 Misadministration

QA Guide for Large facilities. Over 2,500 exams/year

QA Guide for small facilities. Under 2,500 exams/year


New York State Society of  Radiologic Sciences P.O. Box 302

Centereach, NY  11720-0302


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