Trlicek Graduates as Part of Blinn’s Newest Radiologic Technology Class

The spring 2024 graduating class includes Derek Freeman (George West), Micah Grona (Edna), Averi Hancock (Centerville), Scott Kornegay (Gause), Paige Morris (Whitewright), Ben Pena (Port Lavaca), Daniel Pope (College Station), Andrew Rodriguez (Giddings), Christian Saucedo (Fulshear), Amy Schreckenbach (Brenham), Brittany Shirley (College Station), Leanna Simmons (Bryan), Jennifer Solis (Bryan), Danielle Stiefel (Corpus Christi), Alyson Trlicek (La Grange), Haley Venegoni (Jarrell), and Carlee Yearwood (Tomball).

Seventeen graduates, including La Grange’s Alyson Trlicek were recognized with a pinning ceremony, Tuesday, May 7, after completing the Blinn College District’s highly ranked Radiologic Technology Program.

“These graduates are the eyes of the hospital and understand their work is vital to providing an accurate diagnosis and optimum patient care,” Program Director Tina Kocurek said. “The training they receive in our state-ofthe art facility and during their clinical rotations, as well as the commitment of our experienced faculty, ensures they are prepared to make a positive impact on the communities they serve.”

Radiologic technologists make up the third-largest group of healthcare professionals in the nation – surpassed in number only by physicians and nurses. Radiologic technologists use specialized medical equipment to create images of patients’ bodies to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, radiologic technologists earn a median salary of $76,020 per year and employment is projected to grow 6% between 2022 and 2032, creating 15,400 new jobs.