Computed Axial Tomography — more commonly known as CT or CAT scan — combines X-rays and computerized imagery to make detailed images of the body, including bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans provide vital information for diagnosing medical conditions and developing treatment plans, and are often used to support surgical procedures.  

All CT technologists at Cumberland Medical Center are registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT), with an advanced registry in Computed Tomography.

Learn more about our CT scan capabilities and preparing for your procedure. 

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive procedure that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body. Unlike conventional radiography and CT, no radiation is used. 

Cumberland Medical Center’s MRI capabilities feature a large-bore unit, which better accommodates the physical needs of all patients, including bariatric patients. The table weight limit is 550 pounds. 

All MRI technologists at Cumberland Medical Center are American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® with advanced registry in MRI.

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PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography) combines the functional information of a PET scan with the anatomical information of a CT (Computed Tomography) scan. 

PET scans can detect changes in cellular function such as how your cells are using nutrients like sugar and oxygen, which can pinpoint metabolic activity in cells. CT scans capture cross-sectional images of the body. 

Once PET and CT are combined, the CT provides more anatomical details of the body to see where the metabolic changes are occurring. This safe and painless technique can provide information for your physician to make an early diagnosis.

All PET/CT technologists at Cumberland Medical Center are registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT) and/or are certified nuclear medicine technologists (CNMT).

Learn more about PET scans and preparing for your procedure. 

Ultrasound imaging, also called sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to obtain images of the inside of the body. 

Benefits of ultrasound include more comprehensive and reliable exam data, faster tests and improved patient comfort. Ultrasound exams do not use radiation. 

All sonographers at Cumberland Medical Center are members of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS).

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X-ray imaging uses electromagnetic radiation to create pictures of the inside of your body. In the hospital setting, X-rays are emitted as individual particles that pass through the body and then create an image. Radiation protection and minimization of patient exposure is always considered for patient safety.

Fluoroscopy is a technique for obtaining real-time X-ray images of a patient. A dye that shows up on X-rays can be injected or swallowed to outline blood vessels or organs as it moves through the body. 

This process allows the physician to see images from inside the body on a TV monitor. Fluoroscopy is often used to see the digestive tract. It also can help doctors locate a foreign object in the body, position a catheter or needle for a procedure, or set a broken bone.

All radiologic technologists at Cumberland Medical Center members of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists®.

Learn more about our X-ray services and preparing for your procedure.