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Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists

An affiliate society of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

MSRT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ELECTED POSITIONS:

*President: Jennifer Richmond

*Chairman of the Board: Melissa Hibbert

*President Elect: Paula Primeau

*1st Vice President: Rachel Ward

*2nd Vice President: Chris Schmidt

*Secretary: Tammy DePottey

ELECTED OFFICIALS:
*Affiliate Delegates
Cindy Kramer
Dawn Keyser
Alternate Delegate: Lisa Wall

STIPEND POSITIONS:
*Executive Secretary/Treasurer: Christina Williamson
*Registrar: Leshell Jones

*CE Coordinator: Debbie Bickerstaff

*Annual Meeting Coordinator : TBD
AM Chairperson(s): TBD

*Webmaster/Communications Chair- Dana Ricard
Committee members: Dawn Keyser
Sara Rivard
Jennifer Richmond

11/19/2025

Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI is hiring a full time CT technologist! If you would like more info please contact Tanisha Wilson at twilson2@hurleymc.com or apply at https://www.hurleymc.com/careers/

11/08/2025

📣🚨 Quick Action Alert – HB 4399 Has Moved! Let’s Protect Our Profession During National Radiologic Technology Week!

As we celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week, a time to honor the vital work of imaging professionals, we are once again called to defend the integrity of our field.

House Bill 4399 has advanced to the House Committee on Rules without removing the language that would allow nurse practitioners to order, perform, supervise, and interpret imaging studies. This threatens patient safety and diminishes the expertise radiologic professionals bring to healthcare.

💪 Take Action Now:
📧 Email the Rules Committee:

BillSchuette@house.mi.gov, JosephAragona@house.mi.gov, angelawitwer@house.mi.gov, PaulineWendzel@house.mi.gov, DavidMartin@house.mi.gov, BryanPosthumus@house.mi.gov, NancyDeBoer@house.mi.gov, tullioliberati@house.mi.gov, peterherzberg@house.mi.gov
📝 Submit a card of opposition to: tthrush@house.mi.gov

🗣️ Amplify your voice through the Michigan Radiological Society’s portal:
👉 https://www.miradiologists.com/take-action

Every message matters. Let’s make our voices heard and show that Michigan’s imaging professionals stand united for patient safety, education standards, and the future of our profession.

11/08/2025

CONTEST IS CLOSED. THE ANSWER WAS A BAG OF POPPED POPCORN. (Also pictured are unpopped kernals) ☠️☢️Radiologic Technology Week is almost over but we have one more competition for you!! Another $10 gift card is up for grabs to whoever identifies what item was xrayed below!!☢️☠️

Drop your guess in the comments! 1 comment per person!

For the previous competitons:
1. No one correctly guessed which animal bone we posted... the correct answer was a SEA LION 🦭 however, the first person to guess a water mammal was Joan Tournay!
2. Multiple guesses were correct for this competiton. The item posted was a thermoplastic mask for head immobilization used in radiation therapy! Serena Powell is our winner of that contest with Rachelle Restainer providing the first detailed guess (also a winner).

Joan, Serena, and Rachelle - please message us to claim your prize!

11/06/2025

‼️UPDATE: ITEM PHOTO POSTED BELOW, Winner announced on separate post‼️

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY WEEK CONTEST NUMBER TWO

For today's contest, the first person to guess what this item is will win another $10 gift card! We need the modality it is used in, what the object is called, and what it's used for! Think you know what it is? Comment below to see if youre right! ☢️☠️

Winner and answer will be announced 11/7/25!

11/05/2025

‼️UPDATE: winner announced on post from 11/7/25‼️

CONTEST TIME!! ☠️🦴

Think you know your bones? In honor of NRTW, we're giving away a $10 gift card to anywhere of your choosing! Be the first person to guess which animal has bones like the one pictured below and the prize is yours!

But hurry - guesses must be submitted by 11:59PM on 11/5/25 for a chance to win! Winner and answer will be revealed tomorrow!!!

11/04/2025

To continue the celebrations for National Radiologic Technology Week, we're offering a ONE WEEK ONLY SALE on memberships! Join the MSRT for just $10!! MSRT memberships will allow you to make a difference in our profession, network, earn CE credits, apply for scholarships and much more! Sign up for a membership through our website or link in our bio!

11/03/2025

Happy National Radiologic Technology Week! We’re so grateful for all of the incredible medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals who help deliver quality care every day. Your skill, precision, and compassion make all the difference! 💙🩻 Thank you for everything you do to keep patients safe, supported, and seen - literally! 🤓🦴☠️☢️

Send us your department photos and how you're celebrating or comment below, we'd love to see your celebrations!!

10/27/2025

‼️Calling all Radiologic Science professionals, WE NEED YOUR HELP‼️
Our legislative committee has some important updates outlined below:

We’ve just learned there may be a vote THIS WEDNESDAY on Michigan House Bill 4399, which mirrors prior Senate Bill 279 and would allow nurse practitioners to “order, perform, supervise, and interpret imaging studies,” among other expansions. This directly impacts the imaging community by eroding the education and training standards required to interpret imaging safely. The MSRT submitted an opposition card in the spring; now we need swift, coordinated outreach.

What to do today:
1) Email Health Policy Committee members with a short, personalized message urging a NO vote on HB 4399.

Keep it professional, reference patient safety and team-based care, and include your name, professional role, and city/ZIP.
Email addresses:
karenwhitsett@house.mi.gov, LukeMeerman@house.mi.gov, MarkTisdel@house.mi.gov, MatthewBierlein@house.mi.gov, NancyDeBoer@house.mi.gov, DavePrestin@house.mi.gov, KathySchmaltz@house.mi.gov, AliciaStGermaine@house.mi.gov, KarlBohnak@house.mi.gov, SteveFrisbie@house.mi.gov, brendacarter@house.mi.gov, angelawitwer@house.mi.gov, cynthianeeley@house.mi.gov, JasonHoskins@house.mi.gov, MorganForeman@house.mi.gov, CurtisVanderWall@house.mi.gov, JamieThompson@house.mi.gov

Sample message you can tailor:

Subject: Please Oppose HB 4399

Dear Members of the House Health Policy Committee,

Please oppose HB 4399. Expanding scope to allow nurse practitioners to order, perform, supervise, and interpret imaging studies would remove physicians from key parts of the care team and place patients at risk. Imaging interpretation requires specialized, years-long education and training to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.

While APRNs are vital members of physician-led care teams, their education and training are not equivalent to the extensive preparation physicians receive. Radiologists, for instance, complete roughly 13 years of education and 12,000–16,000 hours of clinical training, along with multiple board certifications and ongoing continuing education to stay current in the rapidly advancing field of medical imaging. In contrast, most nurse practitioner programs involve 2–3 years of postgraduate study and 500–720 hours of clinical experience, with limited exposure to imaging-specific training.

By equating these distinct levels of training, HB 4399 risks lowering the standards of patient safety and the quality of diagnostic care in Michigan. Thank you for prioritizing safe, team-based care and protecting Michigan patients by voting NO on HB 4399.

Sincerely,

[Your Name], [Credentials/Role]

[City], MI [ZIP]

Optional talking points to personalize your note:

Imaging interpretation is a medical decision-making activity that hinges on extensive graduate medical education and board certification; reducing these standards risks misdiagnosis and delays in care.

Team-based care works best when each professional practices at the top of their education and training - without diluting physician oversight for high-risk imaging decisions.

Michigan patients deserve consistent, statewide standards for imaging safety and quality.

This bill could increase downstream costs (unnecessary imaging, follow-ups) if interpretation accuracy slips.

2) You may submit an official card of opposition to the Committee Clerk (counts for the record):

Send this to hcrawley@house.mi.gov

My name is [Your Name]. I would like to submit a card of opposition for HB 4399. Thank you.

Bill text for reference:
Michigan HB 4399

Thank you for acting quickly and for everything you do to promote safe, high-quality imaging care across Michigan. Please share this with colleagues who can help.

10/21/2025

Radiation Therapy students can apply to represent Michigan in the Student to Leadership Development Program, too!! If you want to have an experience like Isabella's, submit your application today! The deadline is in less than 2 weeks so don't delay. Send your application to both the ASRT and the MSRT before October 31st!!

Application and program details can be found on our website under the "Student" section

10/21/2025

Molly thinks YOU should apply to be apart of the 2026 Student to Leadership Development Program!! But hurry, applications close in 2 weeks on October 31st!

Application and program details can be found on our website under the "Student" section

10/14/2025

Have you submitted your application to be apart of the 2026 Student to Leadership Development Program cohort yet? If not, here's what one of our current SLDP participants had to say about her experience with the program and why YOU should apply!

Application and program details can be found on our website under the "Student" section

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Mission: The purposes of this society are to advance the art and science of medical imaging and radiologic treatment specialties, to assist in establishing and maintaining high standards of education at all levels, to evaluate the quality of patient care, and to improve the welfare and socioeconomic of radiologic technologists.

MSRT ELECTED POSITIONS: President Edward Burns Jr Chairman of the Board Leshel Palmer Jones President Elect Debbie Bickerstaff 1st Vice President TerryAnn Dewey 2nd Vice President Melissa Wilson Secretary Nikki Zykowski Elected Officials: Affiliate Delegates Cindy Kramer Rezske Rex Miller Alternate Delegates Christina Williamson Leshel Palmer Jones Board Society Appointees: Registrar: Leshell Palmer Jones Executive Secretary/Treasurer Christina Williamson CE Coordinator Debbie Bickerstaff Webmaster/Communications Chair Dawn Keyser

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