Professional Radiographers

Diagnosis radiographers are just one of the two types of radiographers we have in hospitals today but what exactly do they do? Well firstly these health professionals are highly trained and very skilful with a variety of important functions that we couldn’t do without.

Firstly radiographers prepare patients before taking x-rays and interpreting the x-rays to make the diagnosis. They can also form a treatment plan working closely with other health professionals including doctors. Radiographers set up and use the x-ray equipment working with technicians to make sure the work is done correctly. After all x-rays need to be taken in the right way allowing the diagnosis to take place; cracked or fractured bones are not always easy to see.

On top of x-rays radiographers also do MRI scans, which take a picture of the body’s tissue, an ultrasound which checks the hearts circulation and a CT scan which takes creates cross section of the body to be viewed later by doctors. These can then be viewed side by side in order to help create a picture of the body.

Diagnosis radiographers are a vital part of any hospital providing excellent diagnostic work to ensure that patients can be treated in the most effective way possible. Simply put you need to diagnose correctly in order to treat well.



One Response to “Professional Radiographers”

1. franey says:

   May 27, 2011 at 10:26 pm

   i cannot say that the basics of radiography cannnot be done by the man in the street but i feel the whole of our profession is being downgraded by the employment of APs . I have been a radiographer for 38 years and i take pride in my professsion . the people who take up the option to go into the role of of AP probably only have the qualifications i had when went into radiograpghy but things have changed its harder and harder to get into jobs. so why is the health service making it easier … so they can PAY LESS… i have experiencd poor pay .. its a job.. !!!they do not care THEY go home AND DO NOT CARE the health service is being down graded by our very own union i have paid my fees into the society 4 nearly 40 years and they have never stood up for any values of mine or any of my colleages WHY AM I A MEMBER ??? I thought they were on my side ,protecting my interests . WHAT A FOOL WAS I ….

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