Lost your password?
Register

Category: Rad Tech Talk

Radiologic Technologist Blog

Bone Disease Medical Treatment: A Brief Guide for DXA Technologists

bone disease medical treatment

There are specific bone disease medical treatments available for a number of diseases (other than osteoporosis). These include congenital disorders and bone problems associated with kidney disease. These treatments are effective, safe, and often curative. Early recognition and therapy for these conditions is critical. They include rickets, osteomalacia, and hyperparathyroidism. Early treatment can help avoid fractures, crippling deformities, and chronic complications.

Continue reading

Healthcare Industry Outlook After Covid-19

remove mask

Covid-19 has changed the outlook of the healthcare industry just as it has many others. Covid-19 crashed the labor market, millions lost their livelihood, whereas some quickly adjusted to the changed circumstances. When many people started managing their work online, and the employees started working from home, some people had to do their jobs on site at the workplace as they normally do but while taking some extra precautions.

Continue reading

X-Ray Tech – Minimizing Radiation Risk in Pregnant Patients

pregnant patient

Radiation risk is greater for pregnant patients. Therefore, they should refrain from undergoing an X-ray examination unless it’s absolutely necessary. Pregnancy is a stressful yet very exciting phase in every woman’s life. A pregnant woman wants to be sure about taking good care of her child. The care includes maintaining healthy eating habits, keeping away from drugs, alcohol, etc. One major concern of every pregnant woman when getting an X-Ray is that the radiation could be harmful to the fetus.  

Continue reading

Radiation Safety Program and the X-ray Tech’s Role

radiation safety program

The policies and procedures that ensure the safe use of X-ray equipment at healthcare facilities are collectively called the radiation safety program. The program lists the authorized users of X-ray equipment. Also, safe practices necessary to ensure radiation protection are outlined. Guidelines for the protection of pregnant patients, pregnant staff, and females of childbearing age are included in the radiation safety program. The program also outlines the necessary education and training of radiation workers. Besides, it provides recommendations for effective monitoring of staff exposure (dosimetry). Last but not least, the radiation safety program establishes a maintenance schedule for X-ray equipment.

Continue reading

Essential Steps for Radiologic Technologists to Ensure Radiation Safety

Radiologic technologist radiation safety

Everyone wants to be safe. Although we hear these things a thousand times, it never hurts to have a helpful reminder. So here are some of the essential steps for radiologic technologists to ensure radiation safety. RTs must complete these steps during medical imaging of patients in order to ensure the safety of their patients, coworkers, and themselves. It is noteworthy that special precautions may be needed for pregnant X-ray techs.

Continue reading