HOSPITAL, TRADE SCHOOL FORM PARTNERSHIP 3 RADIOLOGY TECHS DOING 6-MONTH INTERNSHIP.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER - Lancaster Community Hospital This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. is working with Modern Technology College, a North Hollywood trade school, to provide radiology technologists at the hospital. Three students began a six-month internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. in April, receiving hands-on experience in neurology, vascular, angiography angiography or arteriography X-ray examination of arteries and veins with a contrast medium to differentiate them from surrounding organs. The contrast medium is introduced through a catheter to show the blood vessels and the structures they supply, including and special procedures. ``We are continuing our goal of service excellence to the patients who choose Lancaster Community Hospital for their medical needs,'' said Bob Trautman, chief executive officer. ``We have established a new nuclear medicine department with the latest Siemens cameras, all the while bringing the cutting edge of technology to the hospital with a new MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. unit to perform the whole spectrum of imaging.'' The students, ages 18 to 30, have studied the past two years at Modern Technology College. All three radiology techs will now see how their book knowledge matches the clinical applications. ``Our collaboration with Modern Technology College will position the imaging department at Lancaster Community Hospital for future growth,'' said Ken Hritz, director of diagnostic services diagnostic services, n.pl the imaging and laboratory capabilities available for determining the cause of an illness. . ``As our technological capabilities expand this year, so does our need for imaging professionals. We are happy to be part of the solution to the national shortage of radiology technologists.'' |
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