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THE CSRT WISHES TO THANK ALL OF OUR ATTENDEES AT OUR NORTHRIDGE SEMINAR

THE CSRT WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE SUPPORT OF ITS GENEROUS SPONSORS

BRACCO
BROWNING BALL
GENERAL ELECTRIC
NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL
QUALITY IMAGING SERVICES
RADPROF MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
WEST PHYSICS CONSULTING
BURLINGTON MEDICAL

THE CSRT ALSO THANKS ITS WONDERFUL SPEAKERS WHO PROVIDED AN INFORMATIVE DAY OF LECTURES

FRANK LIN, RT/KEVIN CHING, RT
CHRISTOPHER HEARD (BRACCO)
SHAHLA MODARRESI, MD
PAM LEWIS, BA, RT(R)(M)
LANCE LABORDE, MBA, BSRT (GE)
JOHN RADTKE, MA, BSRT, CNMT
ANNA KESHISHIAN/SHERI NORCONK/KIMBERLY O’CONNOR (PASADENA CITY COLLEGE FIRST YEAR RT STUDENTS)

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Meet James!

James is currently a student in the Pasadena City College Radiologic Technology Program. He embarked on Radiology because he thinks the combination of cutting edge technology and patient care is incredibly interesting. He says, “A professional career in radiologic technology opens the door to a wide range of opportunities in the various modalities. It is truly rewarding to provide a full day of patient care and quality images. It’s a great experience. I’m learning a lot, and I get to train and work with a great team of healthcare professionals.”

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