Codes of Ethics

1

The Registered Technologist acts in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care

2

The Registered Technologist provides services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of humankind.

3

The Registered Technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted by the concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, or any other legally protected basis.

SUMMARY: The RT does not discriminate in providing care

4

The Registered Technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.

SUMMARY: The RT practices based on theoretical knowledge/concepts, uses equipment as intended, and employs procedures/techniques appropriately.

5

The Registered Technologist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.

6

The Registered Technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession

SUMMARY: The RT acts as an agent to obtain information to aid in diagnosis, and knows diagnosis is outside of their scope of practice

7

The Registered Technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team
SUMMARY: The RT conforms to the standards of practice and minimizes exposure of radiation to all

8

Registered Technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient’s right to quality radiologic technology care

9

The Registered Technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient’s right to privacy, and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community
SUMMARY: The RT upholds patient confidentiality

10

The Registered Technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new aspects of professional practice.

SUMMARY: The RT continues to educate themself and investigates new aspects of professional practice

11

The Registered Technologist refrains from the use of illegal drugs and/or any legally controlled substances which result in impairment of professional judgment and/or ability to practice radiologic technology with reasonable skill and safety to patients.

SUMMARY: The RT does not use illegal substances, which impair them to do their job safely and with skill