World Radiography Day, 8 November, is an opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate the vital work of all our Monash Health radiographers.
Celebrated every year on the day German mechanical engineer and physicist, Wilhem Roentgen, discovered X-rays in 1895, it also marks the start of National Radiographers and Radiation Therapists’ Week which takes place from 8 November to 14 November.
This year’s theme, Looking Toward The Future, encourages all medical radiation science professionals to focus on how they can bring significant changes and benefits to allied health and the health of their patients.
After a challenging 20 months, it is also an opportunity to highlight the vital role they have played working on the frontline against COVID-19.
When asked about the impact of the pandemic on radiographers, Nick Ardley, Chief Medical Imaging Technologist at Monash Medical Centre, explained it was nothing like they had experienced before, particularly when providing acute imaging service delivery for sCOVID and COVID patients.
“In the face of uncertainties, changes in clinical work patterns and increased pressures, radiographers have continued to provide an exceptional clinical service to all of our patients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
At Monash Health, our radiographers, also known as medical imaging technologists, play an integral role in our allied health services. Their reach is far and wide across our network, and they are a fast-paced and versatile team.
Our radiographers can be found undertaking X-rays in the ED, on wards and in the ICU, using mobile X-ray machines. You’ll also find them in our operating theatres, angiography suites, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, MRI suites and CT departments.
To all our radiographers and medical imaging technologists across Monash Health, thank you for your hard work and dedication, particularly in your response to the pandemic.
Approved by Angela Borella.