HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Unless you’ve needed an x-ray recently, you may not know that Hill Air Force Base has a radiology department.
The laboratory is run by four radiology technicians, one civilian and three military members.
The laboratory sees about 12 patients a day, which NCO in Charge Staff Sgt. Anthony Hiser says is the perfect amount to give each patient quality service without feeling rushed.
“Most of the patients we see here aren’t severely injured, so we are able to give each patient the proper care and attention they need and deserve,” Hiser said. “We can spend the time we need to do things right, and ensure we have a good x-ray.”
Hill’s laboratory offers basic x-ray services. As there is no radiologist in the lab, x-rays are sent digitally through a system called IMPAX to the Air Force Academy, where radiologists there will examine the x-ray and make a determination on the patient’s care.
Lead Technologist Rhonda Janroy, who manages IMPAX, said having no radiologists at Hill has not hindered their ability to provide patients with the care they need.
“I actually enjoy the autonomy. We are the subject matter experts so when we see something that a radiologist should pay special attention to, we can let them know,” Janroy said.
Janroy has been at the base for 18 years. Although she plans to retire within a few years, she has enjoyed her time working in the radiology department.
“It has been a very good job,” she said.