1.If you are looking for a career in radiology you are in luck because it is predicted that job openings will be plentiful and the technology is advancing with it. More than 300 million radiologic procedures are performed every year in the United States.Their are many types of ways radiology is used. Some of those is to diagnosis of disease or injury. The way they do that is use radiation equipment to produce images of the tissues, organs, bones, and vessels of the body. Also radiographers prepare the patients before they take their x-ray, they ask them to remove all jewelry so it is not mistaken for a tumor. but most of all the radiographer needs to be careful to try to expose the lest amount of radiation exposure for herself and the patient.
2. "Radiography is a science combining advanced technology and human compassion. Radiologic Technologists or Radiographers use their knowledge of physics, human anatomy and physiology to create permanent medical images to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating disease or injury. This is a profession that requires a dependable personality with a mature and caring nature."( paragraph 2 sentence's 1-3)
3. Maryland Health Careers. "Maryland Health Careers/ Radiology"
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