FYI
This
is from an email sent out by MUSC
!!Top 10 Steps to Radiation Safety!!
Because of its potential damaging
effects, the amount of radiation exposure should be minimized. The exposure to
radiation should be as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
1. All
operators of mobile or portable x‐ray
equipment are required to have a dosimetry badge
2. Fetal
monitors are recommended, but not required, for pregnant individuals.
When a fetal monitor is requested, a written notification to the Radiation
Safety Office (2‐4255) must
be submitted.
3. Wear a
dosimetry badge at all times when in a fluoroscopic suite.
4. All
dosimetry badges must be turned in to the Radiation Safety Office by the 10th of the
month.
5. Wear your
dosimetry badge on the upper body in a location which is most likely to receive
the exposure.
6. If you
lose your dosimetry badge, contact the Radiation Safety Office (2‐4255).
7. Wear
proper protective equipment (PPE), lead apron, thyroid shield, and lead gloves
as needed.
8. Always be
aware of the three main principles of reducing radiation exposure:
a. Time –
minimize the amount of time in radiation area
b. Distance –
distance self as much as possible from radiation sources
c.
Shielding
– use protective shielding devices
9. Only
licensed x‐ray
technologist or trained licensed practitioner shall operate x-ray equipment.
10. Only
licensed x‐ray
technologist or trained licensed practitioner shall position the c‐arm or mobile radiographic unit over the patient or area of
interest. Non-licensed personnel are only allowed to move the c‐arm or other radiation generating device into the suite of
operation, and turning the unit on to enter patient data.
