Case Study: Adult Chest Radiograph Reporting

Radiologic technology is a satisfying and rewarding career. It is a technical and refined science. As a radiological technologist, there are many essential duties and responsibilities that have to be fulfilled in order to be a good one. First of all, radiological technologists have to maintain a well-mannered and professional behavior when gathering information. They have to assure their patients that they are in good hands therefore; they give patients the uppermost quality of care and services. Second of all, the main responsibility of a healthcare provider is to keep all knowledge of a patient’s health record confidential or secluded. That means radiological technologists cannot talk about patients at home or with friends and classmates

Everyone knows what x-rays are and what they are used for, but rarely is it’s importance spoken of or credit deservingly given to the one who has to meticulously position a patient in order to acquire the best possible image, whether it be a screaming child or an uncooperative, elderly man. Both nursing and radiography are all about helping people to heal and get their health back up on it’s feet but beyond that are as different as day and night. From education, salary, and employment positions to dangers, demands, and history, these careers demonstrate that they are nothing alike. Although nursing and radiography are both in the health field, there are many differences between them with nursing proving to be a better and more practical career

One of the main reasons for choosing a healthcare career in todays society, aside from the basic need for a self sustaining income, is the opportunity to make differences in peoples lives. With the demand for healthcare professionals and alternative medicines on the rise, so is the need for adequately educated trained personnel. Diagnostic Medical Sonography is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures such as x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Accounting for approximately 50,300 jobs in the United States in 2008, compared to the 214,000 jobs held by radiologic technicians, according to

My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in science. My career vision is to one day be a Radiologic technician. On the other hand, I am certain that if I do not complete my college degree, I would not have the opportunity to achieve my career goals. To me, acquiring a career as a radiologic technician is the most appealing career because it is a respected profession dedicated to helping people remain healthy. My career goal is to help others and be challenged as an individual, and becoming a radiologic technician will allow me to reach my goals. I had the opportunity to observe a number of diffusion tensor imaging, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging at Jersey Community Hospital. During that time, I witnessed

There are not any gasps in the knowledge base and the author seems to be well informed about communication in radiography, from first view the content of abstract is well organised with clear rationale aims to perform a qualitative study (Bassett,2004).

It embodies those qualities that geared me to become a physician. Ought most importantly, Radiology is intellectually challenging. The radiologist must coalesce his complete clinical knowledge across the different organ systems of human body, combined with all available patient history and findings to transmute pictures into a reasonable meaningful diagnosis. Secondly, I believe the radiologist must possess highest communication skills and team work. The radiologist has become a fulcrum point to the modern team based medicine, working closely with the internists, surgeons and other specialists to precisely diagnose and treat patients. The radiologist is also about trust. As the modern technologies have provided the specialists with an unparalleled power to image the human body, at the same time it has become increasingly complex and difficult for most of the experienced clinicians to interpret the finding in a useful manner from what is otherwise just an unfathomable collection of pictures. Radiologists are trusted to use the potentially lethal radiation to precisely localize areas of anatomical anomaly and abnormalities, and provide differential diagnosis. Finally, in radiology the boundaries of modern medicine ate protracted with the applications of modern technologies in diagnostic modalities and progressively in therapeutic ones. It is truly exciting to witness and be a part of this modern medicine

First, Radiology is intellectually challenging. A radiologist must integrate a broad base of clinical knowledge across organ systems and specialties with patient history and findings to transform pictures into diagnoses. Second, I believe that the communication and teamwork that are part of the radiologist’s everyday life are uniquely demanding. My interest in Radiology is deep-rooted and I possess the skills and qualities necessary to be an excellent intern and future radiologist. My volunteer work experiences have helped me refine and develop these qualities, and I have successfully applied them during my internships of nursing assistant. My pervious experiences and educations have helped me develop the ability to think visually, and pay strict attention to detail. While taking the program of Phlebotomy, I got the experience with quality control, infection control and safety procedures as well as laboratory computer systems. I have also learned to analyze and interpret data, work efficiently, and apply tools and science to solve practical problems. From my volunteer, academic, and professional experiences have affirmed my desire to pursue a career in Radiology. I am confident that I can apply these same skills to

The three days I spent doing work experience in the Airedale Radiology Department assured me that the decision to pursue radiography was the right one. I saw various different areas, from CT, MRI and Ultrasound to the fast-paced A&E. In particular, witnessing an MRI scan helped me understand the level of reassurance required when interacting with

A radiographer (or therapeutic imaging technologist) is a college prepared wellbeing proficient who works with forefront innovation to deliver X-beams, registered tomography filters (CT), attractive reverberation imaging (MRI) examines and other restorative pictures to help clinical radiologists and different specialists analyze, screen or treat patient's damage or disease. Radiographers can prepare in particular territories, for example, injury radiography, which typically includes working in crisis divisions and versatile radiography, which includes utilizing exceptional machines for patients who are excessively wiped out, making it impossible to travel. Additionally it incorporates Fluoroscopy – a X-beam test that analyzes the inward body

You never know what you might encounter during a work day as a Radiographer. There are many delicate situations in this field. One of those is performing an x –ray on a child who shows signs of suspected abuse. Radiographers can be a child’s first hope of rescue from an abusive parent or guardian. They can spot suspicious signs of child abuse or confirm acts of abuse on these small patients, and hopefully handle each case accordingly.

Modern medical technology allows physicians to capture detailed images of the body for diagnosing and treatment planning of various health issues. Radiologists use imaging technologies to diagnose or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies. Acquisition of medical imaging is usually performed by a radiologic technologist and the results are interpreted by Radiologists, medical doctors that specialize in radiology. While Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography Scan (CT) are useful for diagnosing and treating illnesses, each has their own health risks and benefits.

In the remainder of my third year I came to further appreciate just how integral radiology is to patient care. Whether it was quickly diagnosing appendicitis in the middle of the night, helping an oncologist determine staging to guide therapy, or draining an abdominal abscess; radiology was often central to determining the management plan.

Its arrival to health care in the 70s has completely modernized diagnostic radiology and its uses continue to improve to this day. It is estimated that more than 62 million CT scans per year are currently obtained in the United States, including at least 4 million for children (1). These drastic numbers have been largely driven by advances in CT technology that make it more user-friendly for all parties

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ThedaCare’s School of Radiologic Technology, my first choice of a hospital-based program, offers students a concentration of courses and an array of learning opportunities. With a 100% pass rate in the past 50 years and a rank in the top ten in the nation for boards, I am honored to submit my application to the ThedaCare’s School of Radiologic Technology Program. From the school visit at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, I was impressed with ThedaCare’s in-depth program explanation, notably the CT course, and the one-to-one ratio of learning during clinical rotations. My dedication to my education, work experience, and volunteer work would make me a great addition to ThedaCare’s School of Radiologic Technology.