Today is the International Day of Radiology, a time to recognize the contributions radiological professionals make to patient care. At The Neuro, these professionals along with the rest of the medical imaging team help diagnose and treat neurological disorders. We spoke to two radiological technologists at The Neuro to get a sense of their roles and the importance of radiology to patient care.
Long Hao Lin
My name is Long Hao Lin and I’ve been a radiology technologist at The Neuro since 2019.
We play a critical role in the diagnosis of stroke. We perform CT scans with injection of iodine. That allows doctors to see which artery is obstructed by the clot. After transferring the patient to the angiography suite for thrombectomy, we are in charge of immobilizing the patient and manipulating the equipment.
The most challenging aspect of the job is the stress of the situation. The patient can be very agitated, confused and aggressive. Also, we are racing against the clock to save the brain, so every minute counts. In the evening we complete the cases that are left during the day, and get ready for any emergency from the wards or stroke patients.
I like my job because I play an active role in the wellbeing of the patient. It is a great team to work with. It is a small hospital, so you know everybody.
To learn about the experience of Maxime Jolivet as a radiology technologist, click here. (French only)
