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