Radiology (X-Ray)

Radiography is a procedure that produces images of the body’s internal structures, such as bones and organs, by passing an x-ray beam through the area being examined onto a photosensitive surface. A special computerized processor then creates digital images of the study. Our technologists are highly trained and optimize imaging to reduce the amount of radiation exposure. 

PLEASE NOTE:  CHILD CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE IMAGING DEPARTMENT.  PLEASE MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR SMALL CHILDREN (NOT BEING SCANNED) OR YOUR APPOINTMENT MAY BE CANCELLED RESULTING IN A $20.00 CHARGE.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• You may or may not be asked to remove articles of clothing from the area to be x-rayed and may be given a gown to wear. 
• The radiology technologist will confirm your name and/or birth date. 
• The technologist may place you in a variety of positions in order to obtain the necessary views.
• You may be asked to hold your breath when the x-ray is being taken in order to prevent motion blur.
• You will be asked to wait a few minutes while the technologist checks the images. 
• You may dress and leave. 
• The x-ray technologist cannot discuss the results with you
• Your x-ray images are stored in the Northern Health PACS system and are available for viewing by a doctor immediately after being taken. 
• The radiologist (a medical doctor who has gone on to specialize in medical imaging) will look at the x-rays and a report will be issued to the doctor that referred you as well as your family doctor within 2-3 days. 
• Please make an appointment with your doctor to review these results.