Stephanie Vas, MA, RT(R)(CT)(MR), MRSO

Program Director and Assistant Professor

Department of Clinical, Diagnostic, & Therapeutic Sciences
Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Computed Tomography
University of Nebraska Medical Center
984545 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4545
402-559-2181
Email

Academic Appointments:
Practicum Director, Computed Tomography, UNMC 2022
Assistant Professor, College of Allied Health Professions, UNMC, 2021
Program Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, UNMC, 2014
Clinical Education Coordinator, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography, UNMC, 2012
Instructor, Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences, UNMC, 2012

Degrees/Certifications:
MA, Higher Education Administration, UNL, 2017
BS, Radiation Science Technology, UNMC, 2010
ARRT certified Radiographer, MRI Technologist and CT Technologist

Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
MITS 425/625R MRI Positioning & Protocols I
MITS 441/641R MRI Positioning & Protocols II
MITS 451/651 MRI Safety
MITS 450/650R MRI Capstone
MITS 460/660R CT Protocols and Cross-Sectional Anatomy
MITS 461/661R CT Physics

Service:
International Society for Magnetic Resonance Technologists – Membership Committee & Abstract Committee
Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiation Sciences- Member - Scholarship Committee
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology - Member
American Society of Radiologic Technologists- Member
Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists- Member
CAHP Curriculum Committee – Member
CAHP Admissions Committee – Member
CAHP Diversity & Inclusion – Member
CAHP Leadership Council – Member

Scholarly Activity:
Publications
Peer-Reviewed
Wellsandt E, Kallman T, Golightly YM, Podsiadlo D, Dudley AT, Vas S, Michaud K, Tao MA, Sajja BR, Manzer, MN. Knee Joint Unloading and Daily Physical Activity Associate with Cartilage T2 Relaxation Time One Month After ACL Injury. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, March 2021, 1-12.

Temme J, Honeycutt K, Vas S, 2014, A Study of Bacterial Cultures Obtained from MR Imaging Equipment, Radiology Management Journal, May/June 2014.

Temme J, Honeycutt K, Stevens A, Vas S, 2013, A Preliminary Study of Bacterial cultures Obtained from Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment, Proceedings of The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, Oct. 23-25, 2013.

Non-Peer-Reviewed
Vas S. ASRT Educator Institute. The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Spectrum Newsletter, April 2020.

Greenidge R, Vas S. MR Curriculum Revision: An Experience Worth Sharing. The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Spectrum Newsletter, April 2020.