About
The Departments of Imaging Services at Cayuga Health have a reputation for remaining at the forefront of this critically important field of diagnostic medicine. We are technologically equal to the country’s premier medical centers and our physicians and radiological technologists are certified in a number of subspecialty areas.
State-of-the-Art Digital Imaging Technology
Cayuga Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in the region to adopt the computerized picture archiving communication system (PACS). This leading-edge system captures digital images and maintains them electronically, eliminating the need to print and store film. Using PACS, our radiologists can easily make a direct comparison of current imaging studies to previous studies.
Physicians on our medical staffs can review their patients’ imaging studies and radiologists’ reports from the convenience of their own offices, available through both Cayuga Medical Center and Schuyler Hospital. With connectivity to our PACS through a secure network, the physicians on our medical staffs can review their patients’ imaging studies and radiologists’ reports from the convenience of their own offices.
PACS also facilitates physician consultations and patient referrals to tertiary care centers. Our ability to electronically import previous imaging studies from outside institutions for comparison with current imaging studies performed at our hospitals provides a very high level of integrated care.
Experienced, Credentialed Professionals
We have certified radiologists staffing Imaging Services, including subspecialists in areas such as neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, body imaging, and musculoskeletal radiology. They are assisted by an experienced group of registered technologists, most of whom have additional certifications in specialty areas, such as mammography, nuclear medicine, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and vascular imaging.
ACCREDITATIONS
The Department of Imaging Services is accredited by two independent national organizations, The Joint Commission and the American College of Radiology. To achieve accreditation from these two distinguished health-care organizations, Imaging Services undergoes extensive, in-depth reviews that evaluate every single aspect of care. No stone is left unturned.
Accreditation and certification by The Joint Commission is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality and reflects Cayuga Medical Center’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. The stated mission of The Joint Commission is to continuously improve health care for the public by evaluating health-care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.
Our shared goal with The Joint Commission and the American College of Radiology is to ensure that our patients consistently experience the safest, highest quality, best-value care in all of our patient-care facilities.
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