Radiography (RT): Difference between revisions

# Radiation exposure is measured by personnel monitoring device (e.g., radiation badge); therefore, they must be worn at all times within the department. When not in use, the device must be stored in an area away from radiation equipment.

# Individual monitoring devices must be worn at the level of the scrub top collar. If a protective apron is worn, the monitoring device must be worn at the level of the collar on the outside of the apron.

# It is the student’s responsibility to exchange badges on a quarterly basis with person designated by the Radiation Safety Office (RSO) for each program.  The individual monitoring device will be assigned to and worn by only one individual. 

# Student occupational dose records are available from UNMC’s Radiation Safety Office (RSO). The program will provide students with exposure reports within thirty (30) school days following receipt of data.

# If a student becomes pregnant, she is encouraged to voluntarily consult with the program director concerning the most appropriate procedure to ensure that exposure to the fetus is less than 500 mrem (5 mSv) for the entire gestation period. In addition to the radiation badge worn on the outside collar, a radiation badge is worn on the front abdomen area under the lead apron. For a student on the fetal monitoring program both badges are exchanged on a monthly basis.