Department Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
p: 574.583.1714
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Radiological Technologists qualified in their respective modalities perform the procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist certified by the American College of Radiology (ACR). A Radiologist accredited by the ACR interprets all procedures/scans/images/ A Cardiologist provided by The Care Group Inc. interprets Echocardiograms and Carotid Doppler images. Teleradiography services are available through a contracted service to ensure 24-hour a day, 7-day a week imaging studies interpretation. The organization provides a Radiology Technologist to Monticello Medical Center, Monday through Friday 10:00a through 6:00p. |
Diagnostic Radiography
2D images created with small amounts of radiation. The images can help to diagnose diseases, show fractures and other abnormalities. Examples of diagnostic x-rays are chest x-rays, extremity x-rays and spinal x-rays.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00a - 6:00p & Saturday 8:00a - 12:00p
Ultrasonography with 3D/4D Imaging
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Conventional ultrasound displays the images in thin, flat sections of the body. Advancements in ultrasound technology include three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound that formats the sound wave date into 3-D images. Four dimensional ultrasound is 3-D ultrasound in motion.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:00a - 3:00p
Nuclear Medicine Imaging
The diagnostic imaging field that evaluates organ size, shape and function by IV injection or ingestion of a radioactive isotope and imaging the targeted area of the body.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:00a - 4:00p
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
MR imaging uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor, printed or copied to CD. MRI does not use ionizing radiation (x-rays).
Detailed images allow physicians to better evaluate parts of the body and certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging methods such as x-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (also called CT or CAT scanning).
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00a - 7:30p
CT SCANS
CT scan is also known as CAT scan or computerized tomography. Images are created by a single x-ray machine taking pictures from all directions. In lamens terms we x-ray a portion of the body and the computer divides it like a loaf of bread and then examines each slice individually.
During certain exams a contrast agent can be used to enhance organs and show proper blood flow.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00a - 4:00p
Mammography
Mammography is state-of-the-art both in safety and diagnostic accuracy. This evaluation is a low-dose x-ray study of the breasts. It is designed to identify breast cancer early in its development even when its small to feel.
A screening mammogram is one done in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually involves two x-rays of each breast. The aim of a screening mammogram is to detect a tumor that cannot be felt. Most mammograms that are performed are screening mammograms.
Diagnostic mammograms are done to evaluate abnormalities that have been seen or suspected on a prior screening mammogram. Subjective or objective abnormalities in the breast such as a lump, pain, thickening, nipple discharge or a inexplicable change in breast size and shape. Also, breasts for which it is difficult to obtain a clear x-ray by a screening mammogram because of special circumstances such as breast implants.
The national Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommend that women over 40 have regular mammograms. The same recommendation holds for women with a family history of breast cancer.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00a - 4:00p (Appointments 8:30a - 3:30p)
Bone Density Scan using DEXA
Bone density scanning, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) or bone densitometry, is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone less. DEXA is today's established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD).
DEXA is most often performed on the lower spine and hips.
HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00a - 3:00p
Echocardiography
Also known as echos or 2D echos. This test uses sound waves to watch the function of the heart. These exams include radiation exposure. The Care Group based in Indianapolis, with offices in Lafayette, performs the echocardiograms for White County Memorial Hospital.
HOURS: Tuesday through Friday 9:00a - 12:00p
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