What is Diagnostic Radiography?
Diagnostic Radiography is a science that uses ionizing radiation (otherwise known as x-rays) to produce images of various parts of the body. These images are used to diagnose diseases and injuries in humans and animals. In certain specialty areas, radiology is used in a therapeutic way to treat serious diseases, such as cancer. X-ray images can be taken of virtually every part of the body and are used to highlight systems and functions of the body. In order to examine bones or certain tissues, simple pictures are taken of the area. In other diagnostic situations where organs and body functions need to be highlighted, patients often take a “contrast material” (either by injection or orally) that help medical professions distinguish areas of soft tissues. What Does a Radiologic Technologist / Radiographer Do? A Radiographer’s job duties include but are not limited to: Preparing patients for the procedure by explaining it to them and answering questions; Removing articles such as jewelry
