Radiology Unit Responsibilities:
- Observe Radiology technician at the hospital.
- There is a difference between a break and a dislocation.
- Barium is used to show images in the body.
- I was able to see a catheter in someones bladder on the imaging screen.
- Nothing bad happened. I really enjoyed this rotation. I would like to do this again.
I observed many xrays and eventful scenarios.
Technology Experience Record:
The technology I observed was the xray imaging machine.
Charting, images on the computer screen.
Machine that delivers radiation during an xray.
Charting, images on the computer screen.
Machine that delivers radiation during an xray.
Diagnostic Procedures Observed:
Radiology Technicians cannot diagnose, only the Radiologist can do this.
Therapeutic Procedures Observed:
None
Medical Terminology Abbreviations Encountered:
MRI- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CXR- Chest Xray
CXR- Chest Xray
Radiology Journal:
I was assigned to shadow the Radiology Technician. The technician was taking images on a patient that came in earlier that morning. After viewing the xrays, I noticed that the patient's elbow looked out of place. The technician told me that the patient's elbow is definitely dislocated. The patient came into the hospital because of an accident walking a dog. The dog was chasing another dog and the patient did not let go of the leash. This lead me to believe that this is why the elbow was dislocated.
The technician explained how they use barium to look inside a body. I asked the technician what does the radiologist do after they look at the images. The technician explained that the radiologist evaluates the images and charts and reports any abnormalities. The radiologist can make a diagnosis at that time.
The next patient was complaining about leg pain because he accidentally shot himself with a BB gun. The technician took an xray. Of course, there was a BB from the gun in his leg. The patients relative asked if there was a BB in his leg. The technician told him that he could not diagnose the problem. The told the patient that the Radiologist will evaluate the xrays and inform him of the diagnosis. She did allow them to look at the images.
The last patient complained of her bladder leaking maybe from a previous surgery. The radiologist put a catheter in her bladder and filled it with a clear liquid. After the bladder was filled, the radiologist if they were feeling any leaking. The patient was saying yes. But I could not see the liquid leaking on the imaging screen. Before the procedure ended, it was time for me to leave. I was disappointed that I was not going to get to see to result.
I really enjoyed this unit. I think it was the best unit so far. Everyone in radiology was friendly and willing to share information.
GC Dining:
A Gerontologist is a doctor that studies aging. Including social, psycological and biological affects of aging. Works with the elderly. I have not seen a Gerontologist at GC. Although, I believe the a Gerontologist must visit. They work with people in nursing homes, senior citizen care centers and other facilities for the elderly. There are three different types of Gerontologist. Research Gerontologists do research on the aging process and how it affects people. Applied Gerontologist work with the elderly and their families. Administrative Gerontologists develop programs for the elderly to make their lives better.
While I was helping out in the dining hall our group set up tables and menus and folded napkins. We put cups on the table. When we finished early, we were allowed to eat ice cream.
I was assigned to shadow the Radiology Technician. The technician was taking images on a patient that came in earlier that morning. After viewing the xrays, I noticed that the patient's elbow looked out of place. The technician told me that the patient's elbow is definitely dislocated. The patient came into the hospital because of an accident walking a dog. The dog was chasing another dog and the patient did not let go of the leash. This lead me to believe that this is why the elbow was dislocated.
The technician explained how they use barium to look inside a body. I asked the technician what does the radiologist do after they look at the images. The technician explained that the radiologist evaluates the images and charts and reports any abnormalities. The radiologist can make a diagnosis at that time.
The next patient was complaining about leg pain because he accidentally shot himself with a BB gun. The technician took an xray. Of course, there was a BB from the gun in his leg. The patients relative asked if there was a BB in his leg. The technician told him that he could not diagnose the problem. The told the patient that the Radiologist will evaluate the xrays and inform him of the diagnosis. She did allow them to look at the images.
The last patient complained of her bladder leaking maybe from a previous surgery. The radiologist put a catheter in her bladder and filled it with a clear liquid. After the bladder was filled, the radiologist if they were feeling any leaking. The patient was saying yes. But I could not see the liquid leaking on the imaging screen. Before the procedure ended, it was time for me to leave. I was disappointed that I was not going to get to see to result.
I really enjoyed this unit. I think it was the best unit so far. Everyone in radiology was friendly and willing to share information.
GC Dining:
A Gerontologist is a doctor that studies aging. Including social, psycological and biological affects of aging. Works with the elderly. I have not seen a Gerontologist at GC. Although, I believe the a Gerontologist must visit. They work with people in nursing homes, senior citizen care centers and other facilities for the elderly. There are three different types of Gerontologist. Research Gerontologists do research on the aging process and how it affects people. Applied Gerontologist work with the elderly and their families. Administrative Gerontologists develop programs for the elderly to make their lives better.
While I was helping out in the dining hall our group set up tables and menus and folded napkins. We put cups on the table. When we finished early, we were allowed to eat ice cream.
I'm glad you enjoyed this unit. I can see you interest and how it's helping you pave your path. Keep learning about yourself.
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