The role of a medical radiation science professional

1. Care for people

1.1. Good communication

1.2. Cultural awareness

1.3. Inform them

1.4. Confidentiality

1.5. Accomodate for disability or sickness

1.5.1. Transfer slide

1.6. Limit radiation exposure

2. Follow legal requirements

2.1. Report criminal activity

2.2. Notify of illnesses

2.3. Consent

2.4. Immunisation

2.4.1. Rubella

2.4.2. Chicken pox

2.4.3. Hepatitis B

2.4.4. Influenza

2.4.5. Tuberculosis

2.4.6. MRSA

2.5. Accreditation

2.5.1. MRPBA

3. Safety

3.1. Report hazards

3.2. Assess risks

3.3. Protect from radiation

3.3.1. Radiation badge

3.3.2. Shield

3.4. Ergonomics

3.5. Manual handling

4. Deliver health care

4.1. Planning & treatment of cancers with radiation (RT)

4.2. Hand washing

4.3. Manual handling

4.4. Take medical images for diagnosis (MI)

4.4.1. X-ray

4.4.2. Fluoroscopy

4.4.3. CT

4.4.4. Ultrasound

4.4.5. Mammography

4.4.6. MRI

5. Work with other health professionals

5.1. Treat coworkers respectfully

5.2. Work as a team

5.3. Report issues

5.4. Communicate appropriately

5.4.1. Verbal

5.4.2. Non-verbal

5.4.3. Paralinguistic

5.4.4. Written

5.5. Take responsibility for own actions