Technology and Healthcare: How Radiography Is Being Used in Healthcare
March 18, 2009
•Brian Brooks
•SBC-Milwaukee
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Today's healthcare system is constantly changing to provide the best care to patients and offer the latest advances in medicine. Technology plays a major role in healthcare. Technology has contributed to healthcare in many different ways. The instruments and equipment used in everyday medical procedures have become more efficient and safer over the years. Procedures deemed impossible only decades ago are now being performed daily in hospitals with minimal risk. Technology is constantly advancing the manner in which doctors, surgeons and other medical staff care for sick or injured patients.
One huge technological leap in healthcare is the use of radiography. Radiography is the use of X-rays to view unseen or difficult to image objects. With the use of radiography, doctors and physicians can examine the interior of a patient's body to identify health concerns like broken bones, tumors and more. Radiography has come a long way since first being used in healthcare in the late 1800's. Today's radiographers, through the use of more sophisticated equipment and film, are able to capture much higher quality images and to enhance those images using computers for a more accurate diagnosis.
Radiologic Technologists
As radiography continues to advance current healthcare procedures, trained radiographers will be needed to perform these procedures. Radiography machines use radiation which when done in access or improperly can be damaging to ones health. Thus highly trained technicians that are extremely knowledgeable in safely operating radiography equipment are necessary.
Radiography training can help teach students how to perform common duties such as:
- Positioning patients for diagnostic examinations
- Operating equipment used to produce x-rays
- Calculating proper exposure factors
- Processing radiographs
Technicians can work in various professional environments including hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centers. New equipment is constantly introduced to the market and adopted by healthcare facilities. Technicians must be able to learn new systems and operate new machinery.
Radiography Training
Radiography programs are available throughout the country for those interested in pursuing a career as a radiographer. These radiography programs help educate students on the fundamentals of radiography. Experienced professors instruct students on the principles of diagnostic imaging. Radiography programs that offer an externship allow students to work in real clinical environments and build hands-on experience with professionals in the industry. Radiography training is your first step to pursuing this career.
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Sanford-Brown College - Milwaukee is close to many locations:
Wauwatosa, WI - approximately 5.3 miles
West Allis, WI - approximately 1.8 miles
West Milwaukee, WI - approximately 2.5 miles