The State of Massachusetts requires a passing grade on the exam for a technologist to be licensed by the state. Some areas of radiology require further testing, such as in mammography. Extra films are taken for many reasons. Often times the technologist or radiologist determines that more films are necessary after viewing your initial films. Minimizing the exposure a radiographer receives is a consideration when determining lifetime dose.
Radiographers are subject to exposure on a daily basis, unlike the general public.
Wrinkles, thick elastic bands and buttons can also resemble fractures and masses. By changing into a johnnie, most artifacts can be eliminated. An X-ray will not harm a watch. However, we will ask you to remove it if you are having a hand or wrist X-ray so that all the bones may be seen clearly. Your physician or the radiologist may explain the reasons to you.