More and more, doctors are relying on the precise diagnostic tests that radiography equipment provides. Accurate testing is essential.
Radiologic technologists can play an important role in helping prepare patients for those tests both physically and emotionally.
X-rays have been used in the art world to examine paintings, discovering rough sketches and even other paintings beneath a visible surface. They reveal the truth about priceless artifacts, such as ancient Egyptian mummies or fossils, without damaging them. X-rays are used to look into space, gaining insight far beyond our solar system.