Program Expands Hands-On Training with New Mobile X-Ray System
Lufkin, Texas
Angelina College has expanded its Radiologic Technology program with the recent acquisition of a Konica MKDR Express Portable X Ray System. This state-of-the-art mobile imaging unit is commonly used in hospitals and critical care environments throughout the nation. The equipment, valued at $136,925, was purchased with funds from the Carl D. Perkins Basic Grant administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Students will use the mobile X-ray system to produce AP supine radiographs of a patient’s abdomen. This skill is essential for radiologic technologists who regularly perform bedside and critical care imaging procedures. The new unit allows faculty to replicate real clinical scenarios that strengthen technique and confidence.
Angie Hill, Radiologic Technology Program Director, said students are very excited to use this new technology as they prepare for real-world patient care.
Hill emphasized the importance of mobile imaging training in modern healthcare.
“Radiologic Technologists are essential to patient diagnosis and treatment and often perform mobile imaging procedures in critical care areas such as the ICU, NICU, Emergency Department, Surgical Suite, and at the patient’s bedside,” Hill said. “Mobile X-ray equipment will allow radiography faculty to teach students how to adapt imaging techniques for patients who cannot be transported to the Imaging Department. Practicing mobile imaging procedures in the lab provides a controlled environment that strengthens trauma and critical care skills, ensuring a smoother transition to hospital practice and improving student readiness for real-world clinical demands.”
Angelina College President Dr. Michael Simon said the new system represents a significant step forward for student preparation.
“This advanced mobile X-ray technology will give our students hands-on training that mirrors real hospital practice,” Simon said. “We are grateful to our Director of Grants, Janice Huffman, whose support helped make this investment possible. This equipment strengthens our ability to prepare healthcare professionals for the needs of East Texas.”
The addition of the Konica MKDR Express unit reinforces Angelina College’s commitment to expanding access to advanced instructional equipment and supporting the healthcare workforce needs of East Texas.
For more information about the Radiologic Technology program at Angelina College, visit https://www.angelina.edu/radiologic-technology/
