Dean is a Senior Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT) at Royal Perth Hospital and has been in the profession for 11 years. Originally set to study Medicine, he changed paths on the recommendation of a family member.
MITs or Radiographers produce the high-quality images that doctors rely on to make accurate clinical decisions.
Dean loves the nature of the job, especially, “The variety of each day; no day is the same! Plus, the knowledge that I’m helping people in my own way each day I turn up to work.”
Medical Imaging Technologists play an important role in the health system. Demand for medical imaging services is growing rapidly, and skilled MITs are in high demand.
“We are very important in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals in the healthcare system; without imaging, I would say a huge number of patients would not get the proper care that they require.”
MITs are essential to the early detection of disease, treatment planning, and ongoing patient monitoring. Professionals like Dean combine advanced technical expertise with compassionate patient care, helping patients feel informed, safe, and supported throughout their healthcare journey.
Dean is a HSUWA Delegate and has been part of the Allied Health Professionals Steering Group, advocating for improved career pathways for Radiographers. He explained that one of the main reasons he is a union Member is, “Knowing the membership will help drive change is always a positive!”
If you want to join HSUWA Members like Dean to improve career pathways for Radiographers, and other Allied Health Professionals, join the HSUWA today.
