RATEC 120 - Patient Care in Radiology I

• Explain the radiologic technologist’s role in relation to the radiologist, referring physician, hospital administration, nursing personnel, and other hospital staff.
• List and discuss the ten principles of the Code of Ethics for Radiologic Technologists. 
• List the American Hospital Association Patient’s Bill of Rights and discuss the legal ramifications as they relate to the Radiologic Technologist.
• Describe factors relative to effective communication with patients of all ages, conditions, and backgrounds; and discuss how professional attitudes and communication affect patient care.
• List the three concepts that are applied to body mechanics, and explain the basic principles of body mechanics.
• Identify the normal ranges for body temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; and explain the implication of abnormal vital signs.
• Describe appropriate infection control procedures to include airborne and bloodborne pathogens, and the radiologic technologist’s role in prevention of disease transmission.
• Compare and contrast medical and surgical asepsis techniques.
• Explain the use of oxygen, suction, digital pulse oximeter and crash cart for emergencies occurring in the imaging department.
• Describe the etiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and infectious control guidelines of HIV/AIDS.

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