MEET THE PERSON BEHIND THE IMAGE

Your image, your health.


Whether in a hospital or a local clinic, nearly all of us have crossed paths with a radiographer. Maybe it was that childhood X-ray after a broken bone, the MRI that finally gave you answers about that hip pain, the ultrasound where you saw your baby for the very first time, or the scan that brought both worry and hope.

Behind each of these moments stands a dedicated professional — using advanced technology, expertise, and compassion to help reveal what can’t be seen, and support every stage of your life’s journey.

Behind the scenes: what radiographers really do.

Radiographers use advanced technology and equipment such as X-ray, CT, and MRI, to produce high-quality medical images. These images help medical specialists and practitioners diagnose, monitor, and treat patients' injury or illness.

"Radiography is so much more than just an X-ray."


Meet Dayna and discover what her role as a radiographer involves,
from daily responsibilities to the impact she makes in patient care.




Interested in a career as a radiographer? Visit ASMIRT.org to find out more.

Australia key facts:

30 million sets
of images per year

17 thousand
radiographers 

The most utilised diagnostic
tool after pathology

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