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Medical RadiologicTechnologyINFORMATIONSESSION2022

Medical Radiography Program Personnel Lawrence Norris, Director Cameron Tucker, ClinicalCoordinator Kathryn Whitfield, Faculty Lindsey Brockhan, Faculty

Radiology Team!

Medical Radiography Program PersonnelJamie Akagi, Adjunct Faculty Sarah Hernandez, Adjunct Faculty Jordan Gamez, Adjunct Faculty Normita Santos, Adjunct Faculty Ryan Mathews, Adjunct Faculty Cathy Goldsmith, Adjunct Lab Faculty Elizabeth Elliott, Adjunct Faculty Jennifer Gooch, Skills Lab Faculty

Medical Radiography Program Personnel WORKFORCEADVISORSMs. Linda Pringnitz, Ms. Diana Pena, Staff Assistant HSC 1, Room 204 Please call 281-290-5229 to make an appointment with aworkforce advisor!

Program Mission The mission of Lone Star College-CyFair, MedicalRadiologic Technology Program, is to provide acomprehensive education of structuredlearning experiences and to assist in meeting thecommunity’s need for medical imaging professionals.

Program Mission cont. The program curriculum combines didactic andclinical education experiences to enable the studentto acquire knowledge; develop medical imagingskills; professional values; and the desire for life-longlearning.

Program Mission cont. Graduates of the programs are effectively preparedfor entry-level positions in the medicalradiologic technology profession.

Program GoalsGraduate entry-level Medical Radiologic Technologists,who are effectively prepared to pass the ARRTnational certification/credentialing examinationat first attempt. Develop clinical competency in program students. Develop effective communication skills in programstudents. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills inprogram students.

Program Goals Establish the desire for professional development and life-long learning in program students.

Program Effectiveness Data Measurement of Program Effectiveness Data andStudent Learning Objectives. Program Completion RatesARRT Pass RatesJob Placement Rates

LSC-CF MRT COMPLETION RATESProgram Completion nRateAttritionRateFall 2015Sum 2017242187.5%12.5%Fall 2016Sum 2018232191%9%Fall 2017Sum 2019211990%10%Fall 2018Sum 2020242396%4%Fall 2019Sum 2021242292%8%Totals2015 –202111610691.%9%

LSC-CF MRT COMPLETION RATES ANALYSIS: FIVE YEAR AVERAGE OF 91%, THE MRT PROGRAM BENCHMARK IS 75%

LSC-CF MRT ARRT PASS RATESARRT Pass RatesYearFirst Time TestTakersPassing FirstTime TestTakersLSC-CF ARRT 23100%20212222100%5-YearAverage1051052017 – 2021100% Pass Rate

LSC-CF MRT ARRT PASS RATES ANALYSIS: FIVE YEAR AVERAGE OF 100%! THE MRT PROGRAM BENCHMARK IS 75% 105 out of 105 first time test takers passed theARRT exam!

LSC-CF MRT JOB PLACEMENT RATESJob Placement RateYearJob Placement Rate2016100%2017100%2018100%201995%202096%5-Year Average98%

LSC-CF MRT JOB PLACEMENT RATES ANALYSIS: FIVE YEAR AVERAGE OF 98%, THE MRT PROGRAM BENCHMARK IS 75%

Medical Radiologic Technology We are called; Radiographers Radiologic Technologists X-Ray Techs RT ’s Medical Imagers

Medical Radiologic Technology Most Radiologic technologists work in;*Diagnostic imaging in hospitals*Physician's offices and clinics*Free standing Emergency Rooms

Radiologic Technology Radiologic technologists are the thirdlargest category of health careprofessionals, surpassed only byphysicians and nurses.

Entry Level Radiologic Technology Pay Salary: 19.38 per hour

Job Growth: Employment is projected to grow fasterthan average, and job opportunities areexpected to be favorable.

Medical Radiologic Technology The field of Radiologic Technologyincludes a variety of diagnostic andtherapeutic career possibilities.

Career Mobility -Radiologic Technology RadiationTherapy Mammography CT SonographyAssistant EducationScanning InterventionalDensitometry RadiologistScanning MRI BoneTech NuclearMedicine

Radiographers are: People orientedproviding basicpatient care andprovide specializedradiologic diagnosticand fluoroscopicprocedures.

Radiographers are: Comfortable withtechnology. Willingness to provideintimate patient care. Life-Long Learners Compassionate Critical Thinkers

LSC-CF MRT Didactic and Clinical Courses 2 Years - 6 Semesters 40 hr a week program of study Didactic Courses on campus Clinical Courses at a local clinical affiliation Fully Energized Lab Experience

MRT Curriculum Currently – 63 Credit Hours

MRT Curriculum Prerequisite – BIOL 2404 3rd Semester 1st Year 1st Semester 1st Year RADR 1313RADR 1409RADR 1411 2nd Semester 1st Year RADR 1260RADR 2305RADR 1411MATH 1314RADR 1360RADR 2331ENGL 1301 4th Semester 2nd Year RADR 1460RADR 2309RADR 2313Humanities/Fine Art

MRT Curriculum 5th Semester 2nd Year RADR 2360RADR 2217PSYC 2301 6th Semester 2nd Year RADR 2361RADR 2335Total – 63 Credit Hours

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) is responsible for the initial certificationexam and for maintaining the registry ofradiographers.

Eligibility for the ARRT exam In accordance with ARRT s "Equation forExcellence," candidates for ARRT certificationmust meet basic requirements in the threecomponents of the equation: Ethics Education Examination

Test SpecificationsContentA. Patient CareB. Image ProductionC. SafetyD. ProceduresNumber of ScoredQuestions33505364200

Consequences of Criminal Conviction Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License If you are applying for admission to a Collegeprogram or enrolling in a College program that mayprepare you for an initial occupational licensingauthority and/or if you later decide to change to aprogram that prepares you for an occupationallicense, please be advised of the following: 1. An individual who has been convicted of an offensemay be ineligible for issuance of an occupationallicense upon completion of the educational program.

ETHICS nitial-requirements/ethics/ethicsrequirements

Background Checks & Drug Screen Because of Hospital Requirements and ARRTTesting Requirements, Our Radiology programrequires a criminal background check and drugscreen before officially entering our program. This is to comply with ARRT Testing Requirementsand Hospital regulations This background check and drug screen ( 85.00)will be paid for by the student.

Background Checks The background check must come backwithout any concerns. All Students should have a valid SocialSecurity Number. (Some clinical facilities require a valid SSNin order to be accepted into their facility)

Background Checks & Drug Screen This will be done in July after notification ofacceptance into the MRT Program. The Background Check and Drug Screentests may need to be repeated prior to anyclinical rotation.

Background Checks & Drug Screen Your admission into the MRT program iscontingent upon successful clearance of abackground check and drug screen!

Suggestions from our students Don’t work while in the program or keep work hourslow (to about 15 hours / week) Be sure to plan for babysitting, if you have children,for not only class time but for study time. Brush up’ on your anatomy, chemistry and physics. Make sure you have backup babysitters on call.

Program CostCreditHoursInDistrictOut ofDistrict63 4,392 9,432Out ofState 16,0534392Books and Developmental Tests800Uniforms200Immunization/Hepatitis B Vaccine300CPR certification42Professional Liability Insurance40Electronic Clinical Documentation System (Trajecsys)150Drug Screening40Criminal Background Check40Radiographic Markers20Professional Development- TSRT membership and convention250Corectec Registry review Course100HESI Exit Examination69American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Exam Application Fee200Application picture20Total Estimated Costs 6,663

Clinical Sites HCA Houston NW Medical Center – 2 StudentsHCA North Cypress MedicalCenter – 3 StudentsMemorial Hermann-Katy- 4 StudentsMemorial Hermann-Cypress- 2 StudentsMemorial Hermann-CypressOPID - 2 Students HCA Tomball Regional Methodist West Ortho– 2 Students Medical Center –6 StudentsMethodist Willowbrook – 6StudentsSt. Luke’s Hospital – Vintage– 3 StudentsUnited Memorial MedicalCenter – 1 StudentsMemorial Hermann-C. C. C.- 2 StudentsMemorial Hermann-KatyRehab - 2 Students

Immunization T-B Test current every year FLU Shot every Fall (August –September) Hep B series completed before starting clinical in thespring semester. Must show proof of 1 Hep B injection before admitted into theprogram! Hep C Screen All other shots must be current and documented. TDAP, 2-Varicella, 2-MMR 10 each year to track immunizations throughCertified Background.

Immunizations All immunization requirements must becompleted before you start your clinicalrotations!!!!

Clinical Process Classroom Lecture & Lab performances Lab drills and evaluations Clinical Performance Evaluations at the Clinical Site

Clinical Expectations Represent Lone Star College-CyFair in apositive manner at all times! Attendance is mandatory! Every Day is like a job interview!

Expectations Students will be required to havetransportation to each clinical site. Gas and car maintenance for yourtransportation must be added into the costof the program.

Expectations Excellent Communication Skillsare essential. You must be able to communicate withpatients, staff, doctors and yourclassmates with ease. Every Day is like a job interview!

ExpectationsAll Students will have: Health Insurance Malpractice Insurance Student ID card All required Immunizations Uniform with patches Radiation monitoring badges Radiographic Markers Transportation

Health Insurance http://www.lonestar.edu/intern-insurance.htm

Essential Job Functions The following are essential job functions forany Radiography Technologist. These technical standards must be met andmaintained throughout your career as aRadiographer.

Essential Job Functions Visual Acuity Digital Dexterity Hearing Acuity Physical Ability Speaking Ability Adaptability

Adaptive Ability Complete tasks or job functions withindeadlines. Complete required task/functions understressful conditions Track and complete multiple tasks at thesame time.

Adaptive Ability Perform independently within minimalsupervision. Interact appropriately with diversepersonalities. Provide Competent Compassionate Care!

Physical Ability Lift approximately 1/3 your bodyweight. The ability to stand for the majority of thework shift. The ability to move around in small spaces.

Medical Radiologic Technologist Soft Skills What are MRT Soft Skills They are personal attributes you need to succeed in theworkplace! Personality Traits Inherent Social Cues You also must have the Hard Skills that includespecific Job Knowledge and abilities!

MRT Soft Skills Communication Time Management Creative Thinking Motivation Work Ethic Flexibility Teamwork Problem Solving Networking Critical Thinking Decision Making Conflict Resolution Positivity

LSC-CF MRT APPLICATION PROCESS!! .htm

Program Admission Process Completion of pre-requisites BIOL 2404 or BIOL2401 and BIOL 2402 with a “C” or better within theprevious five years. The courses must have been completed prior tosubmission of an application for the RadiologicTechnology program (by the end of the springsemester in the year you are applying). If coursework is older than 5 years when applying tothe program, students must take BIOL 2404.

Program Admission Process Academic Course Completion The following requirements will grant additional points towards the admission score, based on the grade receivedfor the courses.(A 4 points, B 3 points, C 2 points, D 1 point)Completion of the following courses with a “C” or better:MATH 1314 - College AlgebraENGL 1301 - Composition & Rhetoric 1PSYC 2301 - General PsychologyElective – Choose from the Creative Arts/Language,Philosophy & Culture

Program Admission Process Bonus points for Completion of RelatedCoursework The following course requirements will grant one(1) additional point per course towards theadmission score, based on a grade of C or better, upto a maximum of five (5) points.