Ann Verschuuren

 Ann Verschuuren

Ann T. Verschuuren

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Biography

Orange County Community College (SUNY) - Health Science

Radiographer at St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick NY
Education Management
Ann T.
Verschuuren
Greater New York City Area
I am an educator in Radiologic Technology who has maintained a career in professional practice for 35 years. I have a passion for ensuring that my patients get the best quality exam with the least amount or radiation (I pledge to image gently/lightly) while promoting the mission of my hospital. I began my career in radiography education to help others achieve the same level of expertise and passion for patient care. My active involvement in professional societies affords me the opportunity to network with others who have the same level of expertise and passion.


Experience

  • Vernon Urgent Care

    Radiographer /Clerical: billing, coding & receptionist

    RT in Urgent Care setting responsibilities include:
    Receiving a physician's verbal orders for radiographic examinations.
    Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for my professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of my patient.
    Assuming responsibility for patient needs during procedures
    Preparing patients for radiologic procedures.
    Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others (to include determination of technical exposure factors which will reduce dose).
    Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper ID.
    Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
    Providing patient education.
    Educating and monitoring other health care providers.
    Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
    Assisting with minor surgical procedures.
    Familiar with and adhering to the practice of Radiologic Technology licensure laws in NJ State.
    Obtaining a pertinent history for billing and coding purposes.
    Verifying ICDN codes on all billable services.
    Accepting payment (cash, check and credit card) and documenting same appropriately.

  • St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick NY

    Radiographer

    Overnight RT in Emergency Room. Responsibilities include providing optimal care in CT, Diagnostic Imaging, OR & Portables by performing duties outlined in the ASRT's Scope of Practice, to include:
    Receiving, relaying and documenting a physician, nurse practitioner or PA's verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
    Assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for my professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of my patient.
    Verifying informed consent for applicable procedures.
    Assuming responsibility for patient needs during procedures
    Preparing patients for radiologic procedures.
    Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others (to include determination of technical exposure factors which will reduce dose).
    Performing venipuncture, as prescribed by licensed independent practitioner.
    Starting, maintaining and/or removing IV access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
    Evaluating images for technical quality, ensuring proper ID.
    Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
    Providing patient education.
    Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
    Applying the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
    Assisting licensed independent practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
    Familiar with and adhering to the practice of Radiologic Technology licensure laws in NY State.

  • St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick NY

    Governance: Research and Professional Development Committee (1 year)

  • Orange County Community College

    Assistant Professor / Clinical Coordinator

    Performs duties as dictated by the JRCERT accreditation standards, to include:
    Prepare and maintains my course outlines and objectives.
    Instructs and evaluates students in classroom, lab and clinical setting, and reports progress.
    Participates in the programmatic assessment process, as directed by program director/department chair.
    Supports the program director/department chair to help assure effective program operation.
    Cooperates with the program director in periodic review and revision of course materials.
    Maintains appropriate expertise and competence through continuing professional development.
    I am knowledgeable of program goals, and I understand the clinical objectives and clinical evaluation system.
    I understand the sequencing of didactic instruction and clinical education.
    Provides students with clinical instruction, supervision and evaluation at designated clinical affiliate.
    Act as liaison between staff RT/administration and the college.
    Evaluates students’ clinical competence, by utilizing the designated evaluation tools.
    Maintains competency in the professional discipline and instructional and evaluative techniques through continuing professional development.
    Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress
    REFER TO SPECIFIC DETAILS OF JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.

  • Passaic County Community College

    Assistant Professor: Radiography

    Same responsibilities as described for positions at County College of Morris & SUNY-Orange County Community College.

  • County College of Morris, Randolph NJ

    Associate Professor of Radiography

    Performs duties as dictated by the JRCERT accreditation standards, to include:
    Prepare and maintains my course outlines and objectives.
    Instructs and evaluates students in classroom, lab and clinical setting, and reports progress.
    Participates in the programmatic assessment process, as directed by program director/department chair.
    Supports the program director/department chair to help assure effective program operation.
    Cooperates with the program director in periodic review and revision of course materials.
    Maintains appropriate expertise and competence through continuing professional development.
    I am knowledgeable of program goals, and I understand the clinical objectives and clinical evaluation system.
    I understand the sequencing of didactic instruction and clinical education.
    Provides students with clinical instruction, supervision and evaluation at designated clinical affiliate.
    Act as liaison between staff RT/administration and the college.
    Evaluates students’ clinical competence, by utilizing the designated evaluation tools.
    Maintains competency in the professional discipline and instructional and evaluative techniques through continuing professional development.
    Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress

  • SUNY Orange

    Chair: Student evaluation of courses committee
    Middle States Accreditation Team
    Faculty Advisor to the Radiologic Technology Club
    SOAR Committee
    Student Life Day activity monitor
    Mentor to Capstone Students
    Supported Community Outreach Program (off campus) 1995 - currently

  • County College of Morris

    Disability Awareness Committee
    Middle States: V. Educational Effectiveness Committee (Group Leader: Use of assessment data)

Education

  • University of Saint Augustine, Health Sciences

    Doctorate of Education



  • Montclair State University

    Bachelor of Science (BS)

    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

  • Montclair State University

    Masters in Education, with a concentration in critical thinking

    Education

Publications

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood NJ

    Public Relations Department

    Designed and assembled a public relations discussion about the field of Radiography, for a Northeast NJ Vo-tech school. This was a video taped presentation including representatives of all allied health professions. The video was used to provide career counseling for young adults. This presentation was shown on public TV also.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood NJ

    Public Relations Department

    Designed and assembled a public relations discussion about the field of Radiography, for a Northeast NJ Vo-tech school. This was a video taped presentation including representatives of all allied health professions. The video was used to provide career counseling for young adults. This presentation was shown on public TV also.

  • Oxford University, England: Promotion of Health in the Older Person Conference

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    Presented a paper titled, "Aging Well" during this global round table discussion.

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood NJ

    Public Relations Department

    Designed and assembled a public relations discussion about the field of Radiography, for a Northeast NJ Vo-tech school. This was a video taped presentation including representatives of all allied health professions. The video was used to provide career counseling for young adults. This presentation was shown on public TV also.

  • Oxford University, England: Promotion of Health in the Older Person Conference

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    Presented a paper titled, "Aging Well" during this global round table discussion.

  • Surviving electroninc charting

    ASRT - Scanner Magazine

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood NJ

    Public Relations Department

    Designed and assembled a public relations discussion about the field of Radiography, for a Northeast NJ Vo-tech school. This was a video taped presentation including representatives of all allied health professions. The video was used to provide career counseling for young adults. This presentation was shown on public TV also.

  • Oxford University, England: Promotion of Health in the Older Person Conference

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    Presented a paper titled, "Aging Well" during this global round table discussion.

  • Surviving electroninc charting

    ASRT - Scanner Magazine

  • Integrating Critical thinking Skills into the Radiography Curriculum

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    A resource for radiography educators and program directors which guides in the selection of specific critical thinking skills necessary for the profession and the development of learning activities to foster these skills.

  • Perfecting your positions (mammography)

    RT Image Magazine, Vol. 4. no. 9

    This article addressed some positioning pitfalls in mammography, and offered suggestions to overcome patient limitations.

  • Patient Information Pamphlet: Radiology, everything you need to know

    Mercy Hospital, Scranton Pennsylvania

    Designed and created a patient information pamphlet for the Public Relations Department which described Radiologic Procedures to the general public.

  • The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood NJ

    Public Relations Department

    Designed and assembled a public relations discussion about the field of Radiography, for a Northeast NJ Vo-tech school. This was a video taped presentation including representatives of all allied health professions. The video was used to provide career counseling for young adults. This presentation was shown on public TV also.

  • Oxford University, England: Promotion of Health in the Older Person Conference

    UNPUBLISHED TO DATE

    Presented a paper titled, "Aging Well" during this global round table discussion.

  • Surviving electroninc charting

    ASRT - Scanner Magazine

CLINISECT

1.5(1)

POS 3

4.5(1)

PTCARPRE

Course also known as:
PATIENTCAR
PTCARPRE

1(2)

RADIOGRAPH

Course also known as:
RADIOGRAPH
RADTEC
RADTECH
RADTECK

3.3(5)

XRAY

Course also known as:
XRAY
XRAYTECH

2.4(4)