Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is proud to have an x-ray department here at our facility. Our x-ray service is operated and managed by Drex Palmer, a licensed Radiology Technologist, along with three x-ray technicians, Patty Watters, Julie Bowers and Jason Hardt.  Drex went through a four-year Radiology program at Wenatchee Valley College, and graduated in 2005 with an Associates Degree in Technical Science. The three x-ray technicians attended 3 certification classes in Washington State, and all strive to keep up to date on training and licensure through continuing education.

The x-ray department is grateful for the new equipment and room, which the department has been using since January of 2007.  We have the opportunity to have better diagnostics and images for the Radiologist.  This equipment gives us the ability to send pictures directly to Inland Imaging, which gives a quicker turnaround on the reports to the physicians.  In 2009, our x-ray department was visited by Inland Imaging.  They brought out their head Radiologist, who overlooks the rural sites, along with a representative from their management and IT departments.  They had no complaints, and commented on how they really appreciate the work that is being done here at OMHC.  They were pleased to see that we are continuing to maintain above both the federal and state retake guidelines on a monthly basis.  They also stated they are more than willing to help us expand our services in the future, and look forward to helping us better serve our community.