The QCC Radiologic Technology Program graduated its first class in 1973, since then, the college has educated several hundred imaging professionals.  Our graduates work locally at UMass-Memorial, St. Vincent Hospital, Fallon Clinic, Milford Whitinsville Regional Medical Center, HealthAlliance, Marlborough Hospital,  Heywood Hospital, Harrington Hospital and Chadwick Medical.  Others are employed at some of Boston's premier medical facilities, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham & Women's.  

      If you are a program alumnus we'd love to hear from you.  Let us know what is happening in your life and career.  Email Ron Norton at rnorton@qcc.mass.edu to share your news.

QCC Ionized Laboratory Goes State-of-the Art

      The QCC Radiologic Technology Program officially joined the digital age in March 2008 with the installation of our new Fuji CR imaging system.  The leased equipment features an IIP Workstation, FCR image reader and PACS console.  Program Coordinator Linda LeFave noted that it was difficult to keep teaching imaging from a film based perspective when all of our clinical affiliates have transitioned to the newer digital imaging technologies.  For you nostalgia buffs, the old film/screen systems and processor have not disappeared, yet.  Linda noted that the registry still asks questions related to the older imaging methods and that it will probably be several years before the traditional modalities fade into history.        

QCC Radiologic Technology Alumni Reunion

     The QCC Radiologic Technology Program, in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations is planning a reunion for all graduates of the program. The event will be held April 30, 2010 in the Harrington Learning Center from 6-10 p.m.  Watch your mailbox for details!

Students from Class of 2010 Receive Scholarships

Second Year Students Luz Caraballo and Kara Atkinson are the recipients of scholarships recognizing their academic excellence and clinical aptitude.  Ms Atkinson was awarded a $500 scholarship from the MSRT Quarter Century Club.  Ms. Caraballo received the Theresa Wooldrige / Radiologic Technology Club Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. 

Class of 2009 Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate on ARRT Exam

The Radiologic Technology Class of 2009 had a 100% passing rate for first-time examinees on the ARRT radiography registry exam, posting a mean score of 88%.  This marks the third year in a row that QCC grads have unanimously passed their exams on the first attempt.  The program faculty, clinical instructors and college administration extend their congratulations to the class on their achievements.

 Where Are They Now?

      Ever wonder what some of your former classmates and acquaintances are doing these days?  Here's what a few of our alums are up to:

Michele Grenache McDermott--Class of '91 Clinical Instructor, Heywood Hospital

Sue (Brodeur) Whittier--Class of '93 Clinical Instructor, Health Alliance Leominster

Michael Baretti, M.D.--Class of '94, Completed medical school, currently serving with the Army Medical Corps

Mike Goguen--Class of '95, Clinical Instructor, Milford Whitinsville Regional Medical Center

Brian McIntosh--Class of '96, Department Manager, Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Claudine (Sicola) Basquiat--Class of '97, Clinical Instructor, Marlborough Hospital

Linda Anderson--Class of '97--Supervisor, UMassMemorial, Hahnemann Campus

Michele (Blackmar) McKinnon--Class of '05--Clinical Instructor, UMassMemorial, Memorial Campus