Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures Vol. 1, Chapter 1

Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures Vol. 1, Chapter 1 Radiographer - ANS A radiologic technologist who administers ionizing radiation to perform radiographic procedures. They produce radiographic procedures at the request of a physician. Radiologic technology - ANS a health care profession that includes all diagnostic imaging technologists and radiation therapists. Radiographers must evaluate an image for _______ quality, _______, and _________ relative to the diagnosis or the reason for the procedure. - ANS technical, accuracy, appropriateness ALARA - ANS As Low As Reasonably Achievable Patient care responsibilities of the radiographer include: - ANS communication, assessment, monitoring, and support. To ensure patient safety and quality of care, each radiographer must adhere to the ______ and _______ code of the profession. - ANS moral, ethical Revised and adopted the radiologic current code of ethics - ANS The American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists The ASRT Code of Ethics - ANS 1. The RT conducts themself in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports team members in providing quality patient care. 2. The RT provides services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of humankind. 3. The RT delivers care without any discrimination. 4. The RT practices technology with knowledge, uses equipment appropriately, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately. 5. The RT assesses situations and acts in the best interest of the patient. 6. The RT acts to obtain pertinent information (through observation and communication) regarding the patient that will assist the physician in treating the patient, but knows that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of the profession. 7. The RT performs many tasks, including an expertise in minimizing the radiation exposure to the patients, co-workers, and themselves. 8. The RT practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient's right to quality care. 9. The RT respects the patient's right to privacy and only reveals confidential information when required by law or to protect the welfare of the patient or the community. 10. The RT continues to further knowledge.