Radiologic technologist

the wall bucky. However, of the 7 RTs who had wiped down the wall bucky, only 3 RTs had waited the 2 minutes according the manufacturer’s recommendation. The results had shown that cleaning-disinfecting is not a practice being reinforced in the radiologic department on a regular basis. Even though, health care workers are educated in the use of appropriate cleaning-disinfecting, this practice was not performed by the majority of RTs. The lack of infection prevention on all touchable surfaces can…

Cardiovascular disease has long been the leading cause of death in the United States, and predicted to affect forty percent of our population by 2030 (Narang et al., 2016). Furthermore, research indicates that the cardiovascular workforce is inadequate to meet the rising demands of this patient population (Narang et al., 2016). In particular, a subset of cardiac care nurses, cardiac catheterization laboratory nurses are key members of this cardiovascular workforce. Although this nursing…

cells.” There are several different types of nuclear therapy such as image-guided radiation therapy, external radiation therapy, radioimmunotherapy, radioactive iodine, and cancer radiation therapy. Image-guided radiation therapy consists of a technologist using a specific type of imaging technology to help direct the radioactive substance to the desired area of treatment. External radiation therapy consists of a beam of high energy x-rays to destroy a tumor while only exposing a small area of…

not only the surgeon to see the live video of the endoscope, but now has a transmitter to a monitor, so everyone in the room can see where the endoscope is going. Once the surgeon is content with the placement of the catheter, either the radiologic technologists can take an image or begin to inject (Bontrager & Lampignano,…

x-rays. I assured her that was not true. Experiments have proven that x-rays disappear the moment they interact with the body, and don’t hang around the body or the room. Both ACR (American College of Radiology) and ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists) agree that benefits of x-rays exceed the risks. X-rays remain the easiest and simplest method to diagnose bone disease and dental…

the use of case history, interview, and observation. A psychiatrist is someone who diagnoses, treats, and help prevent disorders of the mind. Radiologist other occupations are radiologist assistant, dosimetrists and radiation therapist, radiologic technologist, and sonographers. Most of these occupations require master’s degree, and some require a P.H.D, M.D, or J.D (law degree). They review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems. They communicate…

infant or young child, a parent may need to be present to help keep the child calm and hold them in an adequate positon. Patients with Lesch-Nyhan’s syndrome may become very irritable or aggressive toward the technologist during an exam, it would be very beneficial to have two technologist in the exam room for any witnessing issues. Just like any patient, it is very crucial to treat all patients the same even if they are unable to communicate like other patients or may not be as easy to work…

integrated systems that all play a vital role in the operation of the unit. These systems include RIS/HIS systems, modality interfaces, PACS systems, and integrated work systems. The efficient image acquisition and workflow are essential in today 's radiologic environment. These systems will be reviewed and their importance discussed as they tie into the workflow of the radiology department. HIS Patient Registration and Order Entry The workflow begins when the patient is visiting their doctor…

events by the National Quality Forum (NQF) has been expanded to include twenty-nine events that are separated into six categories (Agency, 2014). The categories include: surgical, product or device, patient protection, care management, environmental, radiologic, and criminal…

French, Spanish, and Latin. However, by the end of high school I was unsure about my future and found myself joining the military shortly after graduation. It was during basic military training that I received my training orders to become a radiologic technologist. The first four months of my training lacked in any excitement…