CURRICULUM VITAE
Radiographic Science
Idaho State University
(208)282-4112 work
(208)238-0791 home
Dan L. Hobbs, MSRS, RT (R), (CT), (MR)
Associate Professor Radiographic Science
Campus Box 8002
Pocatello, Idaho 83209-8002 email: hobbsdan@isu.edu http://www.isu.edu/~hobbsdan
EDUCATION
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas May 2002, Masters of Science in
Radiographic Science , Advisor, Dr. Nadia Bugg.
Idaho State University , Pocatello, Idaho July 1983, Bachelor of Science, Health Care
Administration , Advisor, Dr. Delane Kritsky.
Weber State University , Ogden, Utah May 1976, Associate of Applied Science in
Radiographic Science, Advisor, Dr. Jane Ward.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Registered in Computed Tomography (CT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
8/30/11 to present
Development of Web material for teaching using Camtasia Recorder and Visible Human
Body 3D softwarare
09/01/2009 to present
Development of Flash animation to be used in PowerPoint presentations and Web presentations, and for publication; pertaining to but not limited to anatomy.
Current Research, 05/06 to present
Augmentation of supplemental Web course material by using Dynamic Hypertext Markup
Language (DHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and implementing video into online courses.
Additional research for publication involving investigation of nontraditional imaging positions for the peer reviewed journal entitled “Radiologic Technology,” (see publications).
Ongoing Research, 05/05/2005 to present
Expanding design processes for capturing audio and video for in-class use of x-ray images and other media for the upper and lower extremities. During this process developed proficiency in the use of Automenu Studio 6 software for the expansion of DVD quality images used for instructional technology.
Masters Research, MSU 01/02-05/02
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Researched the methodology required to design and implement a Web course using current trends and design processes. This resulted in a publication in a referred journal (see publications) and the development of a Web Course at Idaho State University, “An
Introduction to Radiographic Science,” RS 105, Advisor, Dr. Donna Wright.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Idaho State University 1999-present
Associate Tenured Professor: Currently teaching in the Kasika College of Health
Professions, Radiographic Science Department, Idaho State University. Responsible for teaching the following courses: (a) Radiographic Methods I and II with corresponding labs, (b) Radiologic Facility Organization, (c)Advanced Radiographic Methods, (d)
Introduction to Radiographic Science, and (e) Alternate Imaging Modalities including
Radiation Therapy.
Midwestern State University 2008- 2010
Adjunct Faculty: 4633. Teaching Continuous Quality Improvement in Diagnostic
Imaging 3 credits. This course is a study of the principles and methodologies of quality improvement. Comparisons with traditional quality assurance are included as well as implementation standards to satisfy The Joint Commission (TJC). Students perform mind-set, departmental, and system evaluation, and use problem-solving techniques and tools to generate solutions to quality issues.
Idaho State University 1986-1990
Adjunct Faculty: Taught the following courses in the Radiographic Science Program:
R.S. 312, Radiographic Methods II, R.S. 389, Applied Radiograpy I, R.S. 450, Alternate
Imaging Modalities and Radiation Therapy, R.S. 460, Advanced Radiographic Exposure,
R.S. 388 Radiation Protection, R.S. 320 Radiographic Processing, R.S. 441 Advance
Radiographic Methods I.
NON PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Columbia Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center 1997-1998
Lecturer: Educated the trainers, and taught the Columbia Patient Care System (CPCS) to
Medical Imaging Personnel. (The CPCS system is a hospital expanded computer information System.)
BYU Idaho Nursing Program 1994-1998
Guest Lecturer
, topic, “The Radiographic Science field as it relates to Neuro Radiology in
Special Imaging Procedures and Myelography”, Instructor Gale Lee, M.Ed., R.N.
Idaho State University, Continuing Higher Education 1994-1997
Guest Lecturer , Introduction to Allied Health Professions, Dr. Robert Walsch.
Eastern Idaho Technical College 1990-1993
Guest Lecturer
, topic, “Magnetic Resonance Imaging”.
Idaho State University 1986
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Guest Lecturer , Alternate Imaging Modalities, CAT Scan, Gary Watkins, M.Ed., RT(R).
ARRT REGISTRIES
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Registry #133754, Score 90% July 1999
Cat Scan Registry #133754, Score 87% March 1997
Rad Tech Registry #133754, Score 90% July 1976
CURRENT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Idaho State University Radiographic Science Department, Associate Professor,
August 2011-present
Appointed Program Director; responsibilities include faculty supervision, program viability, budget compliance, adjunct supervision, member of DHS management team, teaching.
January 1999 – 2011
ISU offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in radiography. Upon graduation students are prepared to take the national registry examination offered through the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Senior level course instruction includes : R.S. 450, Alternate Imaging Modalities and
Radiation Therapy, R.S. 420, Radiologic Facility Organization, and RS 441, Advanced
Radiographic Methods I.
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
2011– present: Radiation Safety Committee
2007-present : Member KCHP Curriculum Committee
2007-present: University Academic Dishonesty Board
1999- present: Scholarship committee for the Kasiska College of Health Related Professions representing the Radiographic Science Department and the Department of Health Care
Administration.
2002-2009 : Kasiska College of Health Related Professions, Promotion and Tenure
Committee.
2004: Member of Student Appeals Committee.
2004: Member of University Radiation Safety Committee.
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2000 : Member of Committee for ISU Healthcare conference 2000.
1999-2003: Member of University Web Development Committee.
SERVICE
2001- present: Member of the Board of Directors for the Idaho Society of Radiologic
Technologists.
2002present : Webmaster for the Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists . The site can be seen be seen at: http://www.isu.edu/isrt/.
2002-2009
: Editor and Publisher of “Scattered Radiation,” a quarterly publication for the
Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists.
July 2005 to 2007: Author of a column entitled “On the Job” in the national journal called
“Radiologic Technology.”
April 2004 to April 2005 : Co-chair of the Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists annual conference held in Idaho Falls at the O’Callihans Convention Center and Shilo Inn.
April 2004 to April 2005: Chair of the nominating committee for the Idaho Society of
Radiologic Technologists.
September 2004 to 2006 : Acting President of the SE Idaho Society of Radiologic
Technologists.
April 2003 to April 2004 : Member of the nominating committee for the Idaho Sociey of
Radiologic Technologist.
1999- 2004: Advisor and consultant for ASISU Student Association for Radiologic
Technologists.
2000: Developed an employee evaluation program written in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Word which is used in all departments at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for staff evaluations.
HONORS
April 2005, received the Jean Machacek Memorial Award . This award is named after
Jean Machacek who was an exemplary technologist in the state of Idaho. The award has been given 25 times since 1966 when it was first awarded. It is given at the State Society annual meeting and is not awarded every year. The trophy is given to honor exemplary individuals in the profession of Radiological Technology in the State of Idaho. The trophy is
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Has a solid knowledge of the field of Radiologic Technology or a subspecialty.
 Demonstrates a selfless commitment to the profession.
Shows enthusiastic support to the Society by consistently being actively involved in the
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Society.
 Demonstrates service to the Society by performance of a duty within the ISRT.
Demonstrates leadership in the profession.
 Utilizes and shares expertise, which positively affects the profession, peers, students, and
 profession.
 Has contributed to the profession in the areas of research, publication, and presentation.
Continually seeks to improve knowledge above and beyond the requirements of the
 profession.
 Understands and practices ethics, morality, and professionalism.
Demonstrates leadership, commitment to quality, and responsibility.
April 2007: Honored with a plaque showing dedication a service to the ISRT.
April 2005: Honored with a certificate of appreciation for dedication and hard work as Chair of the State Society Meeting held in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
April 2004 & 2005: Honored with a plaque in appreciation of dedicated service to the ISRT as Editor and Webmaster for the State Society.
April 2001: Elected to membership in Alpha Beta Gamma in recognition of outstanding performance and academic excellence in the Radiological Sciences.
April 2000 : Awarded a plaque from the ISRT for appreciation for hard work and creative design as ISRT Webmaster.
PUBLICATIONS IN REFERRED JOURNALS (PEER REVIEW)
Hobbs, Dan L., (2007) Chest radiography for radiologic technologists. Radiologic
Technology, 78 (6), 494-516. (This was a Directed Reading)
Hobbs, D.L., (2005). Tracking clinical competencies on the web . Radiologic
Technology, 76 (5), 345-353.
Hobbs, D.L., (2002). A constructivist approach to web course design: A review of the literature . The International Journal of E-Learning, 1 (2), 60-65.
PUBLICATIONS IN REFERRED JOURNALS
Hobbs, Dan L. (2007). Imaging humeral fractures. Radiologic Technology, 78 (6),
521-524.
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Hobbs D.L., Mickelsen, W. & Johnson, C. (2007). Developmental dysplasia of the hip. Radiologic Technology, 78 (5):
Hobbs, D.L. & Mickelsen, W. (2007). Trauma radiography of the mandible.
Radiologic Technology , 78 (4), 265-268.
Hobbs, D.L. (2006). Idiopathic pericarditis, Radiologic Technology , 78 (1), 91-95.
Hobbs, D.L. (2006). MR and internal derangement, Radiologic Technology , 78 (1):65-
68.
Hobbs, D.L. (2006). Holmblad variations. Radiologic Technology , 77 (6), 427-432.
Hobbs, D.L. (2006). Carpal box and open cup radiography. Radiologic Technology ,
77 (5), 345-349.
Hobbs, D.L. (2006). The rosenburg method. Radiologic Technology , 77 (3), 179-182.
Hobbs, D.L. (2005). Fat pad signs in elbow trauma. Radiologic Technology , 77 (2),
93-96.
Hobbs, D.L. (2005). Tangential projection of the patella. Radiologic Technology,
77 (1), 20-21.
Hobbs, D.L. (2005). Alternative axial shoulder projections. Radiologic Technology ,
76 (6), 434-436.
INTERDISCIPLINARY CITATIONS QUOTING MY ARTICLE ON WEB COURSE
DESIGN
An E-learning Module on Negotiation Analysis
H Ehtamo, RP Haemaelaeinen, V Koskinen - Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh Hawaii
International …, 2004 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Page 1. An E-learning Module on Negotiation Analysis Harri Ehtamo, Raimo
P. Hämäläinen, Ville Koskinen Helsinki University of
...
Cited by 4 - Web Search - doi.ieeecomputersociety.org - csdl.computer.org - hut.fi - all 9 versions » e-Learning in Developing Countries: Suggesting a Methodology for Enabling Computer-
Aided Assessment
N Iahad, GA Dafoulas, M Milankovic-Atkinson, A … - Proceedings of the 2nd IEEE
International Workshop on …, 2004 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Page 1. e-Learning in Developing Countries: Suggesting a Methodology for Enabling
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SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
2011, Contributing Author for Chapters 4, 6, and 7 new edition of Bontragers
Textbook: Bontrager KW, Lampignano JP. Texbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 7 th
ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby-Year Book Inc; New Edition
Forthcoming
2009, Contributing Author for Chapters 4, 6, and 7 new edition of Bontragers
Textbook: Bontrager KW, Lampignano JP. Texbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 7 th
ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby-Year Book Inc; 2009
2009, Contributed new positions for Chapter 4, 6, and 7 in new edition of
Bontragers textbook: Bontrager KW, Lampignano JP. Texbook of Radiographic
Positioning and Related Anatomy. 7 th
ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby-Year Book Inc; 2009
2009, Contributed a significant number of images for the new edition of
Bontragers textbook (can be seen throughout the entire textbook): Bontrager
KW, Lampignano JP. Texbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 7 th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby-Year Book Inc; 2009
Reviewer for the Journal of the Idaho Academy of Science , 01/07 – present
Asked by the Chris L. Kapicka, MPH, Ph.D, JIAS Sr. Editor to review submitted manuscripts relating to the radiologic sciences.
Columnist for Radiologic Technology Journal, 07/05- 08/08
Invited by Chad Johnson, Editor of the journal to be a regular contributor to the column entitled “On the Job,” which is a feature article in each edition of Radiologic
Technology (peer-reviewed Journal).
Continuing Education 01/99-present
Responsible for maintaining 24 continuing education credits every two years as required by the profession. See documentation (attached).
Online Competencies , 07/02-present
Developed a method to track clinical competencies of students online. In addition, clinical affiliates can go to this Web site and retrieve forms and documents which are applicable to the clinical education of students. The secure portion of the site requires password authentication. Once inside the site faculty and clinical staff may review clinical competencies and continued competencies of students. This site can be viewed at http://www.isu.edu/radsci/rsclinical/ , and is a continual work in progress.
Radiographic Science Sources, 09/03-present
During the fall semester of 2003 developed a Web site specific to the Radiographic Science department and links from my home page. On this site the student may download the program guide, student handbook, and a brochure applicable to the program. In addition,
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Moderator, 02/07 ACERT conference held in Las Vegas Nevada
Presentation, 02/06
Speaker at ACERT Conference 2006. Presentation title: “Instructionsl Technology in a
Clinical Setting” Talk approved by the ASRT for 1.5 Category A credit hours.
Presentation, 04/05
Backup Speaker for the ISRT annual Conference. Presentation title: “Between a Rock and a
Hard Spot.” Talk approved by the ASRT Reference Number #IDX0005016, Category A: 1.0 credit hour.
Faculty member at ACERT, 02/05
Faculty at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic
Technology (ACERT), held in Las Vegas, NV. Presentation title: “Tracking Clinical
Competencies on the Web.” ASRT Reference Number UTD0025028, Category A: 1.0 credit hour.
Kasiska College of Health Professions Research Day, 03/04
Presented an oral presentation at Research day at ISU. Presentation title: “A Constructivist
Approach to Web Course Design: A Review of the Literature.”
Spreadsheet Application, 01/04-05/04
Developed a grading algorithm to calculate clinical grades for students. This interactive program provides a method of calculating clinical grades based on data gathered from many sources including: (a) midterm and final clinical evaluations, (b) exam competencies, (c) monthly attendance assignments, and (d) room rotations. The algorithm can be viewed online at: http://www.isu.edu/radsci/rsclinical/forms/forms.htm
, and is used for the following courses: RS 389, RS 390, RS 488, RS 489, and RS 490.
Presentation, 09/03 & 04/04
Guest lecturer for the University’s Health Care Administration class HCA 110-4,
“Introduction to the Allied Health Care Professions”.
Science Trek, 04/04
Participant in Science Trek 2004, “We Are the Future Leading the Way to Tomorrow,” Idaho
Museum of Natural History.
Moderator at ACERT, 02/04 – 02/09
Moderator for the annual Association of Collegiate Educators Annual meeting held in Las
Vegas, NV.
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Participant in College Majors Fair, 10/03 & 04
Participant in the ISU College Majors and Graduate School Fair sponsored by the Career
Center.
Idaho Conference on Health Care, 10/01
Poster Presentation: The Decline of the Radiogapher.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Member of the A.S.R.T., American Society for Radiologic Technologists
Member of ACERT, Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Member of the ISRT, Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists
Member of the SEISRT, Southeastern Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists
PAST WORK HISTORY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Columbia Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Aug.1981-Dec.1998
Title: Assistant Director of Medical Imaging
EIRMC is a 320-bed facility with a Medical Imaging Department that performs approximately 60,000 procedures per year. It is a level II Trauma Center. The following is a summary of achievements and job responsibilities accomplished while working for EIRMC.
Administrative: Provided administrative direction and leadership for 64 employees with duties including, but not limited to: hiring, training, educating, scheduling, directing, supervising, disciplinary, and job performance related activities. Directly responsible for managing all Imaging Modalities which include: Diagnostic Radiology, Special Procedures, CAT Scan, Nuclear Medicine,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, and Mammography. Under the supervision of the Department Director, administrated a free Standing Women’s
Center at 1675 John Adams Parkway, specializing in Mammography, Ultrasound, and Stereotactic biopsy.
Joint Commission on Accrediting Healthcare Organizations: Responsible for departmental compliance with the JCAHO requirements. Duties included but were not limited to, (a) annual review of policies and procedures, (b) QA activities, (c) compliance with rules and regulations as defined by the governing agency. In 1998 participated in a JCAHO survey; the hospital was granted accreditation with no Type 1 violations.
Computer Experience
Internet: Maintained Internet page for the Medical Imaging Department, which received many compliments regarding content and layout. This homepage can be
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Imaging Services’. This site was the winner of the 1997 Columbia Diamond
Award.
PC: Responsible for implementing and maintaining computer graphs that contain financial, statistical, and trend data. In 1997 developed a computer evaluation program for annual employee appraisal. In the year 2000 this program was used hospital wide at EIRMC. It combines a spreadsheet with word processing that automatically calculates ratings and points as entered by supervisors/employees.
RIS System: Directly responsible for the implementation, training, and maintenance of all Meditech computer systems for the Radiology Department.
Serves on the hospital CORE team for this project. The RIS system communicates with several modules including order entry, the physician care component (PCI), data processing, admissions, scheduling, email (MOX), billing, health information management, and other components.
Mammography: Contiguously responsible for management of the mammography tracking system and patient result letter deployment as governed by MQSA and the FDA guidelines for mammography facilities.
Inventory Management: Responsible for inventory control, ordering, stocking, and organizing supplies for a department with a multi-million-dollar budget.
Westinghouse, Idaho National Engineering Lab 1979-1981
Title: Radiological Control Technologist
Duties comprised monitoring environmental Radiological Controlled areas for contamination and radiation at the Expended Core Facility. Also provided Radiological Control in the Navy Nuclear Training Program at
S1W, A1W and S5G (Nuclear Submarine Prototypes). Qualified to the
Navy equivalent of an ELT, (108 standard). Directly responsible for monitoring radiation, contamination, and airborne particulate levels in and out of the reactor compartment. Accountable to assure work documentation followed, and to guide Radiation Workers in adhering to correct procedures. Specific training in the loading and unloading of spent fuel from the water pits in M130 containers. Monitored extremely high radiation levels during procedures involving casks. Responsible for the safety of Radiation Workers while working in forced air bubble hoods.
Other Hospital Work
Saint Anthony Community Hospital, Pocatello, Idaho 1977-1979
Title: Special Procedures Technologist
Performed duties as a Special Procedure, CT, and Staff Technologist
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Bannock Regional Medical Center, Pocatello, Idaho 1976-1977
Title: Staff Technologist
McKay-Dee Hospital Ogden, Utah 1975-1976,
Title Staff Technologist
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