Radiography Program

A Radiographer plays a crucial and versatile role within the healthcare system, contributing to nearly every area of patient care. Their primary responsibility is to produce high-quality diagnostic images that assist physicians and radiologists in making accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions. 

Additional Roles of a Radiographer: 

• Conduct a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Prepare patients for imaging procedures, explaining the process and ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Adhering to radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Ensuring high-quality diagnostic images are produced through proper technique, positioning, and equipment settings.
• Setting up, maintaining, and operating advanced imaging equipment.

Radiographers are utilized in several situations, including the following: 

• Performing diagnostic radiographic imaging for outpatients and inpatients in the radiology department.
• Operating a mobile C-Arm during surgery to assist the physician with fluoroscopic visualization of stents, needle placement, contrast, and hardware placement.
• Operating a stationary fluoroscopy machine to facilitate procedures such as modified barium swallow studies, Esophagrams, arthrograms, lumbar punctures, etc. In addition to assisting various healthcare professionals during their procedures.
• Performing mobile diagnostic radiographs using portable X-ray equipment in diverse settings, such as inpatient rooms, intraoperatively, post-op, and trauma situations.