Read OSRT Position Statements

Writing New or Substitute Position Statements

To write a new or substitute position statement, use the OSRT position statement form below. The rationale for the position statement appears in the "Whereas" sections.  There can be up to three "Whereas" sections in each position statement.  Each "Whereas" ends with a semicolon(;) and the second to last "Whereas" ends with a semicolon and the word "and" (see the sample position statement that follows). The "Resolved" section must be able to stand on its own. This means it must have its own noun and its own verb and must be a complete sentence.  There can be only one "Resolved" per position statement.

If offering a substitute to a position statement, the original position statement becomes "A" and the substitute becomes "B."

Writing a Resolution to Sunset a Position Statement

To write a resolution sunsetting a position statement, use the OSRT position statement form.  The "Whereas" section of the position statement must state why the position statement should be sunset and the "Resolved" section of the resolution must state the action that the author wants the Board of Directors to take.

The title of the resolution must be:
"Sunset of OSRT Position Statement "_________."

The full text of the position statement must be quoted at the end of the resolution.  The quoted material must be indented and appear in italics.

Writing a Resolution to Revise a Position Statement

To write a resolution revising a position statement, use the OSRT position statement form.  The "Whereas" section of the resolution must state why the position statement should be revised and the "Resolved" section of the resolution must state the action that the author wants the Board of Directors to take.

The title of the resolution must be:
"Revision of OSRT Position Statement "_______."

The full text of the position statement must be quoted in the "Resolved" section of the resolution. 

Submission of OSRT Position Statements

Any active or life member of the OSRT may author and submit a position statement for consideration by the Board of Directors. All submitted position statements must be directed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors.  It is the responsibility of the Chairperson to bring the submitted position statement and any foreseen implications to the Board of Directors at its next scheduled meeting, time permitting. 

Vote results for all submitted position statements shall be relayed to the author via a letter from the Chairperson of the Board, and to the membership at large via the next issue of Cardinal Rays and/or the Webpage, and annually in the Buckeye Rays.

Sample Position Statement

Certification of Personnel Practicing in the Radiologic Sciences

Whereas, the use of ionizing radiation for diagnostic and treatment purposes carries potential risks;

Whereas, due to these risks, exams using ionizing radiation should only be performed by persons with appropriate education, and

Whereas, the OSRT believes that all radiologic procedures should be performed with the maximal level of competency and that the best quality of patient care be given to the public;

Resolve, that the OSRT adopt a position statement that personnel practicing radiography, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, radiation therapy, and other imaging disciplines or specialties in all health care facilities meet certification, such as American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMCTB), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) and state licensure requirements.

If adopted by the Board of Trustees, the documented and published position statement would be:

It is the OSRT position that personnel practicing radiography, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, radiation therapy, and other imaging disciplines or specialties in all health care facilities meet certification, such as: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT),  Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMCTB), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) and any applicable state licensure requirements.

OSRT Position Statement Form

Position Statement Title___________________________________

Whereas,_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

Whereas,_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

Whereas,_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

Resolved,_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Author Name______________________ Signature:                           

Seconder Name:____________________ Signature:                         

Author Address:______________________City/Sate/Zip_________________

Phone (____)_______________

Chairperson of the Board of Directors Use Only

Budget Implications:      ___ Yes    ___ No
Bylaw Implications:        ___ Yes    ___ No
Procedure Implications: ___ Yes    ___ No

Date Received _______________
Date Voted by Board of Trustees _______________
Passed: ____Yes   ____No

Forwarded to Committee Chairperson ____________________________   Date__________