Our Radiology Department offers a wide range of services including X-ray, CT Scan, MRI, Barium studies and Ultrasound. The department is staffed by four technologists and a front desk specialist. All technologists are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). All X-rays are read by radiologists from Great Basin Imaging with results sent to your health care provider. You may obtain copies of your X-rays through the department with notice. The first copy is free. Due to the high cost of supplies, additional copies may require a fee. For appointments or information about services please call Extension 243.
The newest addition to our Radiology Department is the GE Lightspeed Ultra 8 Slice CT machine. This new state-of-the-art unit decreases the study time while increasing the resolution and the diagnostic ability. The GE machine performs 8 slices per second and allows SLMC to perform most all CT outpatient studies including inner ear studies, carotid studies as well as the ability to diagnosis pulmonary embolism. This unit is available 24-hours a day 7 days a week in our emergency room and 5 days a week for routine outpatient testing.
The Radiology department takes advantage of today's technology with our Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) and teleradiology. Through these two systems we are able to transmit radiographic patient images and consultative text from one location to another for comparison reading.
A new ultrasound machine was added in 2007. With this state-of-the-art machine, SLMC can perform most outpatient tests including Doppler ultrasound used to evaluate blood vessels. Routine outpatient studies are available on Tuesdays.
SLMC offers Mammography services to our patients by appointment. Services are provided by Certified Mammography Technologist Mary Burns and read by a radiologist from Great Basin Imaging. SLMC also utilizes state-of-the-art technology in mammography which provides a second "reading" by computer. This important preventative exam can be scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call extension 150 to schedule an appointment.
