OVMC Radiologic Technology Program Holds Graduation
06/25/07

Contact: Howard Gamble, MPH
Title: Marketing & Public Relations
Phone: (304)234-8135

Ohio Valley Medical Center’s Radiologic Technology Program held its 52st graduation ceremonies June 22, 2007. Eight students participated in ceremonies after successfully completing the hospital’s program of radiological technology.
Clinical instructors Jackie Johnston and Sherrie Orlofske, OVMC Radiologic Technology Clinical Instructors, presented the graduates with diplomas and pins. Graduates included: Megan Chelsey Lyle, Melissa Rene Lennox, Leigh Ann Ingles, Kelsey Doan, Savon Lynn Loy, Kristina Marie Holman, Beth Ann Wycherley and Sarah Jean Hughes.

Vicki Novick, Administrative Director of Radiology at OVMC and East Ohio Regional Hospital, presented two graduates with Awards. Sarah Hughes was honored with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology for outstanding attendance and was also awarded the GE Healthcare Award for clinical excellence. Beth Wycherley received the Mallinckrodt Award for academic excellence.

Guest speakers for the graduation ceremony were: Jim Stultz, Senior Vice President of OVMC; Kelby Frame, MD, Staff Radiologist at OVMC and EORH; Kristine Kope, Staff Technologist; Ashley Mason, Representative of the Freshman Class; and Melissa Lennox, Representative of the Graduating Class.

OVMC’s Radiology Technology Program was established in 1954, with the first class graduating in 1955. Students participate in a 24-month program, spending 40 hours per week in clinical and classroom activities.

Along with the scheduled classroom time, the program incorporates clinical experience to develop the theory, skills and aptitude of modern radiographers. Clinical experience includes diagnostic radiology; including mobile and surgical procedures; plus familiarization with ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, CT scanning, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology accredits OVMC’s program.

To be eligible for the Radiologic Technology Program, students must have graduated from an accredited high school with an academic curriculum focusing on English, Sciences, Mathematics and Social Studies.

Students are accepted into the program following interviews and approval from the admissions committee. Students graduate with approximately 1,000 didactic hours and 3,000 clinical hours. After completing the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. For more information, call (304) 234-8781.

Ohio Valley Medical Center, located in Wheeling West Virginia, and East Ohio Regional Hospital, located in Martins Ferry Ohio, is a 340 bed combined organization providing quality primary and tertiary healthcare to the Ohio Valley. Ohio Valley Health Services and Education Corporation is the integrated health care delivery system comprising of the two hospitals, River Health Enterprises and Family Service-Upper Ohio Valley.