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Managing radiation exposure

Managing radiation exposure for both patients and rad techS

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As the saying goes, “Little knowledge is dangerous.” This couldn’t be more applicable when understanding and managing radiation exposure. Radiation can be a double-edged sword used primarily in medical procedures and treatments, having the power to both heal and harm. For radiologic technologists, patients, and the medical community, the question remains: what are the most …

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Covid-19 Staffing Model

Covid-19: ALARA Now Applies to the Staffing Schedule (+8 Templates)

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(8 Staffing Model Templates Attached) (PPT Slides for Schedule Reduction Attached) As Low As Reasonably Achievable now applies to staffing models and not just radiation levels. The Coronavirus pandemic has reduced patient volumes in healthcare settings across the country. While some emergency rooms and intensive care units are getting hammered with more patients than they …

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What is a Radiation Safety Officer? (Video Added!)

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What is a Radiation Safety Officer and How Do I Become an RSO? Thanks to advancements in tech, physicians in today’s world diagnose and treat diseases more precisely and timely than they did in earlier years. For rad tech, for instance, improved and more accessible technology has greatly benefited patients. However, due to the increased …

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