Radiology File Room.

Thursday and Friday I worked in records. They call it the file room. What's different about a hospital with a totally digital work flow? No paper.

As I've noted earlier, we've been rotating around the hospital learning how the various jobs relate to each other. The idea is to see all the departments that work as a group to support radiology. I had fun. The staff were friendly, patient, and they put us straight to work.

We digitized old films both days. I had fun knowing that it was only for a day or two. Although the full time records staff there have mountains of films to process.

I always approach data entry with a zen-like calm; I find it very relaxing. We imputed the patient information for each film or series of films. What made the experience interesting was that we looked at some very old films from the late eighties and early nineties. I made note of different pathology represented in the films. It was interesting to note how digital radiography really changed the image quality.

Someone brought in some tequila flavored chocolates. They were quite rich. We stated to talking about recreational alcohol consumption. We did so in hushed tones though.

I've been meeting several of the technologists that will likely be involved in my education. What I've noticed is how the HR values diversity. The technologists are from many backgrounds. They're all interesting people in their way.