Diagnostic Imaging
- Perform Radiation Protection Surveys on all new installations of radiographic equipment.
- Perform Annual Physics Survey/Performance Evaluations as required by State and accrediting agencies on radiographic equipment.
- Provide monitoring of patient doses from diagnostic radiology procedures as required by JCAHO. Includes radiation output measurements and organ dose calculations for each installation.
- Perform Annual Fluoroscopic Survey/Evaluation as required by State and accrediting agencies.
- Review personnel dosimetry records and evaluate overexposure if necessary.
- In-service (orientation and continuing) for staff on radiation safety, protection, and regulations. Train staff in proper technologist QC testing.
- Quarterly QC/QA meeting with Quality Assurance Team. Review and evaluate technologist QC.
- Lead apron and glove checks.
- Provide consultation in establishing/maintaining hospital based quality assurance programs.
- Provide radiological physics consultation in establishing policies and procedures as required by JCAHO. Policies will be reviewed annually.
- Provide consultation in equipment planning, writing specifications for purchases.
- Shielding Design
- Acceptance testing of new equipment