James Temme, associate director of radiation science technology education in the School of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has been named president of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Temme is a native of Petersburg, Neb.
Temme, a registered radiologic technologist since 1973, will serve as president of the 136,000-member national association during 2010-2011. He was installed as president June 27 during the society’s annual meeting in Albuquerque, N.M.
The ASRT is the world’s largest and oldest professional association for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. It provides its members with educational resources, lobbies for quality and safety standards and establishes practice parameters for the radiologic science profession.
As president, Temme will oversee the association’s efforts to enact the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill. The CARE bill, which was introduced in Congress last fall, would set educational and certification standards for personnel who perform medical imaging exams or deliver radiation therapy treatments.
Temme earned his undergraduate degree from UNMC and his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He has previously served on the ASRT board of directors as president-elect and vice president. He also has served the association in many other volunteer positions, including on several committees.
As the state’s only academic health science center, UNMC is on the leading edge of health care. Breakthroughs are possible because hard-working researchers, educators and clinicians are resolved to work together to fuel discovery. In 2009, UNMC’s extramural research support topped $100 million for the first time, resulting in the creation of 3,600 jobs in Nebraska. UNMC’s academic excellence is shown through its award-winning programs, and its educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution. Through its commitment to education, research, patient care and outreach, UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have established themselves as one of the country’s leading health care centers. UNMC’s physician practice group, UNMC Physicians, includes 550 physicians in 50 specialties and subspecialties who practice primarily in The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information, go to UNMC’s Web site at www.unmc.edu.
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