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RADIOGRAPHER

Radiography is the use of X-rays to view a non-uniformly composed material (i.e. of varying density and composition) such as the human body. A heterogeneous beam of X-rays is produced by an X-ray generator and is projected toward an object. The density and composition of each area determines how much of the ray is absorbed. The X-rays that pass through are captured behind the object by a detector (either photographic film or a digital detector). The detector gives a 2D representation of all the structures superimposed on each other. What is radiograhper? A radiographer is an Allied Health professional who uses x-rays to produce radiographs of patients in order to help diagnose the patients medical condition. A radiographer can have a lot of variety in their working day. As well as using x-rays to produce radiographs, they can take CT scans, ultrasounds and MRIs. Radiographers just dont operate xray machines. Theyre responsible for receiving messages from medical practitioners requiring radiographs and deciding which method of radiography is the most appropriate for each request. Not only that, but they also consult with the patient before the procedure, explain the process to them, accurately position the patients body and make sure that the radiation levels are safe. Its a radiographers job to take the best image possible, so that the patients medical condition can be diagnosed correctly. A poorly taken image may lead to a misdiagnosis. Once the images are taken, the radiographer is responsible for developing the film or processing the digital images, as well as storing them correctly. A radiographer may also be required to operate specialised equipment, such as fluoroscopy equipment, computed tomography (CT) equipment and angiography equipment. They may also be required to take radiographs of injured patients, known as trauma radiography. Angiography requires the radiographer to inject a dye into the patient, thereby allowing the radiographic images to show the patients vascular system. A radiographers duties also include capturing images of a patient during an operation, and visiting patients in the hospital wards to take their images because the patients are too ill to visit the x-ray department (mobile radiography). Once the radiographer has developed the film, they must check their work to ensure that it corresponds to the request and that it will help diagnose the patients medical condition. Although radiographers take images of a patient, they are not qualified to make a medical diagnosis. This is the responsibility of a radiologist. Radiographers can work long hours, including overtime. Shift work may be involved. There is a good demand for radiographers in Australia and a qualified radiographer may even be able to work overseas.

Radiographer must be analyze radiograf producted from quality image. Beside that, Radiographer must be analyze quality image before shaped, so radiographer must calculate any factors that would make the results of radiographs will be in accordance with the patient and doctor or radiographist. we use ionizing radiation are X-Ray, which will more or less effect on the patient and the radiographer itself. So a radiographer is required to minimize mistake when exposed. How do you become a radiographer? You need to complete a three year full time radiography degree at university such as a Bachelor of Applied Science Medical Radiation Technology (Medical Imaging Technology). Once you have graduated, you will then need to gain one years clinical experience before you become a fully qualified radiographer. Once you are qualified, you can apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Radiography and may need to also apply for a Radiation Use Licence and Registration with the Medical Radiations Technologists Board in the state you wish to work in. If youre interested in science, enjoy working as a team and want to help people then a career as a radiographer may be a satisfying career for you.

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