The CAMRT-ATL Advisory Council offers expertise and support to the CAMRT Board of Directors and staff regarding issues relating to MRT practice and provincial member services in the Atlantic provinces. It is a critical voice in representing MRTs in New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, assessing member needs in areas such as continuing professional development, advocacy, social events, awards and member recognition. Please see the Terms of Reference for more information.

 

CAMRT-ATL Advisory Council Members

 

Kurtis Billard, BSc, RTNM, CTIC

Role: Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT Technologist, St. Clare’s Hospital and The Health Sciences Center

Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador

Kurtis Billard has been an MRT for the last 13 years working as a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist at both St. Clare’s Hospital and The Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, NL. He is a graduate (2008) of the Medical Radiation Sciences program from The University of Toronto and Michener Institute where he received a Bachelor of Science and a diploma in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology. He is a proponent of the importance of continuing education for MRT’s and has completed two CAMRT certificate programs (CTIC & PET/CT) in recent years.

 


Nichole Bower BHSc, RTNM

Role: Nuclear Medicine Instructor, Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nichole Bower has been an MRT for the past 14 years. Nichole started her career as a Technologist at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, NS working in PET/CT, Radiopharmacy, and Nuclear Medicine. Nichole graduated from Dalhousie University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.  Nichole has held a variety of volunteer roles throughout her career at both the provincial and national levels. Currently, Nichole is a faculty member at the Dalhousie School of Health Sciences. Nichole has a passion for the MRT profession, research and education of future MRTs.

 

Megan Farrell BHSc, RTMR, RTR

Role: MRI Technologist, QEII Health Sciences Center

Halifax, NS

Megan has been an MRT for the last 14 years. She graduated from Dalhousie University in 2012 and started her career as a Radiological Technologist working in central Newfoundland. In 2016, she completed the MRI Advanced Certificate from BCIT and returned to Halifax to continue her career as an MRI Technologist. She currently sits on the Education Advisory Council, Exam Validation Committee and the NS Health MRI Modality Advisory Committee. She has a keen interest in Cardiac MR imaging and works closely with the radiologists on protocol optimization and standardization. Outside of work, she can be found on the lake with her paddleboard and her dog.

 


Holly Kelly BHSc, RTR

Role: Xray and CT Technologist, Miramichi Hospital

Blackville NB

Holly graduated from UNBSJ- Moncton site in 2008.She has been working in Miramichi at the Miramichi Hospital since 2008 She works in general Xray and CT. She is married with two girls, who are both very active in all sports; you can always find her at a gym/rink when she’s not working.


Hannah Langlais BHSc, RTNM, RTMR

Role: Nuclear Medicine and MRI Technologist, Chaleur Regional Hospital

Bathurst, New Brunswick

Hannah works a hybrid position in both the Nuclear Medicine and MRI departments at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, New Brunswick. She graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nuclear Medicine Technology in 2012 from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia. She then completed the MRI Advanced Diploma program in 2017 at Red River College, Winnipeg. Hannah has a keen interest in education. She currently sits on the Continuing Education Committee for the NBAMRT and recently did some contract work, helping with course development for a new MRI program at BCIT. She was also given the opportunity to attend the LDI program this past fall. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing sports,
and doing outdoor activities.

 


Adam MacDonald BHSc, RTT, RTMR

Role: Radiation Therapist, Nova Scotia Cancer Center

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Adam MacDonald is a Radiation Therapist at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After graduating from the University of New Brunswick in 2007 with a Bachelor in Health Sciences he began working as a radiation therapist at the Department of Radiation Oncology in Saint John, New Brunswick. Adam is an active volunteer in his profession at both the national and provincial levels with an emphasis on professional advocacy and MRT education. Currently in the process of completing his MRT(MR) designation, Adam has focused his career as an MRT on clinical expertise in radiation oncology related to brachytherapy and simulation. With several years volunteering experience in education, competency profile development and credentialing, Adam hopes to assist with the CAMRT-Atl Advisory Council in elevating access to professional                                                                                                  resources, education, and advocacy here in the Maritime provinces.


Marco Mueller BHSc, RTT

Role: Radiation Therapist, Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

Marco graduated from the Radiation Therapy program in 2021, moving to work at the cancer center in St. John’s where he continues to work. He volunteers with both the CAMRT and the newly established college in NL.


Kelsey Phelan BSc, BScR, RTR, RTMR

Role: MRI Technologist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stratford, Prince Edward Island
Kelsey currently works as an MRI technologist at the QEH in PEI. She has been an MRT since 2012 and her background includes Radiology and CT. In the past she has worked in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. She has served as treasurer, Vice President and President of the PEIAMRT and volunteered at the first Atlantic conference that was hosted in Summerside, PE. She organized and hosted the first virtual education and spring AGM this past year. She sits on the DI education committee and have presented at their education day several times She is also on the social committee and teaches CPR at her hospital. In her spare time she enjoy hiking and volunteering with Special Olympics PEI.