Technically the department is staffed by five registered Diagnostic Radiographers, who have a combined 140 years experience in the field, with each staff member possessing a subspecialty license.

The Radiography services offered at JPH include:

Diagnostic X-ray – Performing in excess of 6500 exams a year this segment of our department operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The dedicated radiographers who work here take pride in performing examinations that give your doctor a clear picture of what is happening inside of you. The types of exams performed vary from inpatient and out patient routine exams to severe trauma exams.

CT Scanning – The GE ProSpeed Plus…Single slice helical scanner makes rapid examinations of  patients very efficient. The typical patient experience lasts about 10 minutes on the CT couch. All members of our staff are trained to perform a wide range of exams with a Registered CT Technologist available for consult in very difficult or highly sophisticated exams.

Mammography – Accredited by the ACR, and an active participant in the Susan G. Komen Foundation providing mammography free of charge to patients who qualify. Mammography has become an important tool to assist your doctor in early identification of breast cancer.  Our Registered Mammographer goes above and beyond to ensure that the patient’s experience is a positive one and that if necessary follow takes place as soon as possible. Ask your doctor if it is time for your mammogram. An ounce of prevention can save your life. Contact our mammography department to schedule your next or your first mammogram examination.

Ultrasound – Sonography is a rapidly growing field because of the low risk factors, our highly skilled sonographer is currently licensed in three areas of expertise and pursuing a fourth and fifth. Examinations of the Abdomen, Pelvis, Vascular system, & OB examinations are all currently available through our Ultrasound department.

Echocardiography – Echocardiography is the art of looking at the heart without surge or needle sticks. This is a highly technical examination. Our resident expert is very skilled in this procedure, and highly motivated to help your doctor evaluate your heart functions.

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