Overview & Contact Information
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The BHS Radiology Department performs approximately 70,000 ex aminations per annum and is a major provider of medical imaging to Ballarat and Western Victoria. The department utilizes state of the art digital technology which delivers high resolution imaging with minimal radiation exposure in a timely manner. Reports are generally distributed electronically. However hardcopy and fax are also available . |
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Contact Numbers for Radiology
| GP Hotline (For reports & result enquires: GPs only): | 03 5320 4544 |
| Appointments: | 03 5320 4270 03 5320 4271 |
| MRI appointments: | 03 5320 4311 |
| Fax Number: | 03 5320 483 |
Radiology Referral Form: Click here
Location:
Ground floor of the West Wing of the hospital
Postal Address:
P.O Box 577
Ballarat, Victoria 3354
Service Hours:
| General Radiology | 8.00am-6.00pm Monday to Friday |
| CT Department | 7.00am-6.00pm Monday to Friday |
| 24 hour X-rays | Available via BHS Emergency Department |
Appointments:
No appointment is required for General or dental/OPG X-rays. All other X-rays require a booking time – please contact X-ray on the numbers listed above.
Services Provided:
- General X-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT (Computer Tomography)
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Fluoroscopy
- Angiography
- OPG/dental radiography.
Fees:
BHS Radiology Department does not charge above the MBS Schedule.
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Director of Radiology |
Chief Radiographer Radiology Nurse Manager |
Deputy Chief Radiographer Radiology Office Manager/Accounts |
Procedures and Preparation Guidelines:
| Ultrasound pregnancy / Pelvis | Drink 1 litre of water 2 hours before your appointment. Please arrive with a full bladder |
| Renal Ultrasound | Fast for 4 hours. Do not empty your bladder for 2 hours before the examination. Drink 2-3 glasses of water (Children 1-2 glasses) in the hour before the appointment. |
| Upper Abdomen Ultrasound | Fast (no food or drink) for 12 hours prior to the appointment |
| Barium meal / Swallow | Fast (no food or drink) for 12 hours prior to the appointment |
| Barium Enema | Please contact the Radiology department on 03 5320 4270 |
| Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) | Please contact the Radiology department on 03 5320 4270 |
| Barium Follow through | Fast for 6 hours prior to the appointment. This examination may take up to 3 to 4 hours. |
| CT Brain | Fast (No food or drink) for 4 hours prior to the appointment |
| CT Spine | No preparation required |
| CT Abdomen / Pelvis | Fast for 4 hours prior to the appointment. Arrive in the department one hour before the examination time |
Interventional procedures
Interventional procedures performed in the department include:
- Imaging Guided Biopsies and Drainages,
- Angiograms
- Insertion of venous access devices such as PICC lines and Arm ports.
Most of these procedures require blood tests to be performed prior to the day of procedure and a fasting period on the day. Most routine medications should still be taken but if you are on blood thinners these may need to be withheld. Please contact the Radiology department if you are unsure regarding patient preparation.
A booked procedure in Radiology may require admission to the Peri-operative Day Procedure Unit, where pre-procedure observations will be recorded. From there the patient will be transferred to Radiology where a radiologist will explain the procedure and a consent form will be signed. Radiology nursing staff will provide care whilst in the department.
Most procedures are performed using local anaesthetic, however light sedation may be used depending on the type of procedure undertaken.
Some procedures such as angioplasties may require an overnight stay in hospital. Please don’t hesitate to call the Radiology nursing staff on 5320 4478 if you have any questions or queries.
Special Considerations for patients with Renal Insufficiency or Failure:
The renal insufficiency and contrast media protocol is indicated in patients with serum creatine >130 or eGFR<60mls/hr. Please contact the Radiology department (03 5320 4270) if you have any questions or alternatively follow the link below.
For Further Information on Radiology Services and Procedures:
Ballarat Health Services Radiology Department Information, Procedures and Preparations
