Diagnostic Imaging

Mission Statement

The mission of the Linn-Benton Community College Diagnostic Imaging Program is three-fold:

To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to competently and safely perform radiologic procedures while delivering "best practices" patient care.
To help students develop problem solving, critical thinking, and effective communication skills that will enhance the students' scope of practice within the profession's legal and ethical boundaries.
To provide the medical community with entry-level radiographer professionals competent to perform diagnostic medical imaging within the profession's legal and ethical boundaries

Important Message from the Program Director

To All Prospective Students:

The Imaging profession is an exciting, ever changing, dynamic and progressive field. I personally could not imagine myself in any other career; however, as with a lot of the healthcare professions, the demand for Imaging Technologists is very cyclical. Be aware, the demand for Imaging Technologists is not as high as it has been in recent years. This is true both for the State of Oregon and the nation as a whole. There are jobs, but many students may have to relocate, get a foot in the door by working less than ideal shifts and hours, or start as a "casual" technologist with no set hours or benefits. I urge you to study the labor market in order to make an informed decision about any career path you choose.

And remember, at some point the market place will change again, just as it always does, and the job outlook will again be stronger. I just don't have that crystal ball...

My best wishes in your educational and career decisions.

Stacy Mallory, MS RHP, R.T. (R)

Other Announcements

Online Pre-Application Information Session due Fall term 2009:

http://cf.linnbenton.edu/tbd/bdc/olsonm/upload/DiagnosticImagingInformationSession_2009.doc.

Program Admission Deadline: January 4, 2010 - February 1, 2010
Program cost will be increased to $13,500.00 for the upcoming application process.
Changes have occurred to the admission criteria (check the Program Bulletin for details)

Staff & Faculty

Bernita Rose
Program Assistant for Diagnostic Imaging Program
bernita.rose@linnbenton.edu
541-259-5837

Stacy Mallory, MS RHP, R.T. (R)
Diagnostic Imaging Program Director & Department Chair
LBCC/East Linn Center
stacy.mallory@linnbenton.edu

Paula Merino, BS, R.T. (R)
Faculty for Diagnostic Imaging Program
paula.merino@linnbenton.edu

Marcene Olson, MS
Distance Education Faculty
marcene.olson@linnbenton.edu