news & views MAY 2013

PROFILE
Connie Mitchell
ISRRT Council Member, America
Connie Mitchell
profile
commitment to the radiation science profession, her students and quality medical imaging
A exemplifies the 42 year career of Connie Mitchell, MA, RT (R)(CT), FASRT.
In 1971Connie graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Radiography in Council Bluffs,
Iowa. Beginning her career at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) upon
graduation, and has been employed there for 42 years. She currently serves as Assistant
Professor and Radiography Program Director.
Ms Mitchell received her certification from the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography in 1971 and Computed Tomography in 1996. She
continues her registrations in both certifications. She received her BS degree in 1995 at
Bellevue College, Omaha, Nebraska and her Master’s Degree in 2001 at the University of
Nebraska of Omaha.
Connie’s involvement with professional organisations began at the state affiliation
level, where she served on the board of directors of the Nebraska Society of Radiologic
Technologists. She first became involved in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
as a delegate, and in 2004 was elected as secretary-treasurer on the ASRT Board of Directors.
Connie went on to serve the ASRT Board from 2004-2009, including terms as president and
chairman.
As recognition of her service to the association, the ASRT elevated Connie to Fellow status
in 2010.
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