|
School
of Radiography
300 N Seventh Street, Bismarck -
701-323-5470
The
radiographer is a person who is part of the medical
team whose concern is for the patient's welfare in diagnosis
and prevention of disease. The physician will order
the necessary x-ray exam. A radiographer is a trained
professional who places patients in specific positions
and uses ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images
for the radiologist. These radiographs aid in the diagnosis
and treatment of patients by their physician in order
to better their health.
The
increased application of radiography in medicine and
industry has prompted the use of specialized personnel
to ensure quality radiographs. A radiographer's employment
may be in one or more of the following:
•Diagnostic
Radiology
•Computed Tomography(CT)
•Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
•Ultrasonography
•Nuclear Medicine
•Interventional Radiology
•Radiation Therapy
•Education
•Management
| A
radiographer's duties include, but are not limited
to: |
performs
diagnostic radiographic procedures:
-provides
patient education
-assists
in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality and
established policy
-participates
in the department's quality assessment and improvement
plan; may be responsible for specific quality control
duties in the assigned area
-may be responsible for control of inventory and purchase
of supplies
-maintains knowledge of and observes standard precautions
-understands and applies patient relations skills
-applies principles of infection control, aseptic technique
and standard precautions to protect the patient and
self from risk of infectious disease
Graduate
of an accredited radiography program or equivalent.
Certification
by the ARRT in radiography, or equivalent.
Possess
valid state credential, if applicable. |
