Radiologic Technology Clinical and Organizational Fundamentals

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering radiologic technology supervision, organizational leadership, quality assurance, domains of learning, clinical roles, clinical clearances, and MRI safety zones.

Direct Supervision

Supervision requiring that the radiologic technologist (RT) reviews requests for examination, evaluates the patient's condition, is physically present for the procedure, and reviews and approves the images.

Indirect Supervision

Supervision requiring that the RT is immediately available to assist the student in an adjacent room and reviews and approves the images.

TeamSTEPPS

Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety.

5 Key Principles of TeamSTEPPS

1. Team Structure, 2. Communication, 3. Leadership, 4. Situation Monitoring, 5. Mutual Support.

SBAR

Communication framework standing for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.

CQI

Continuous Quality Improvement.

TQM

Total Quality Management.

PI

Performance Improvement.

Joint Commission (JCO)

Organization responsible for establishing Patient Safety goals.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; focuses on safety in the workplace.

NRC

Nuclear Regulatory Commission; responsible for radiation regulation.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Mission Statement

The defining and guiding force that outlines the reason for existence.

Board of Directors

Also known as Governing Board; authorized by law to operate a hospital.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Employed by the Board of Directors or Governing Board as CEO or president to define how hospital operations are organized and maintained.

Medical Staff

The formal organized structure of physicians to include Radiologists.

Hospital Departments

Most interrelated units that make up the structure of a hospital.

Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

Individual responsible for the safe operation and use of radiation and radioactive materials.

Cognitive Domain

Domain of learning related to knowledge, understanding, and reason.

Affective Domain

Domain of learning related to emotion and feeling.

Psychomotor Domain

Domain of learning related to physical action and coordination.

Program Director

Role responsible for organizing, administering, and assessing the radiography program.

Clinical Coordinator

Role that ensures program effectiveness through a regular schedule or coordination, instruction, and evaluation.

Clinical Instructor

Role that works directly with the student in the clinical setting.

Clinical Staff

Employees of the healthcare institution who provide student supervision and guidance.

Competency

The observable, successful achievement of performance objectives.

MMR Requirement

Proof of positive antibody titers for all 3 diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella.

Varicella Requirement

Proof of a positive antibody titer for chickenpox.

TB Testing Requirements

A negative QuantiFERON blood test OR 2-step T-SPOT Test.

Tdap Requirement

Proof of a booster for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis within the last 10 years.

Hepatitis B Requirement

Positive antibody titer OR proof of 3 shots series.

MRI Suites Zone IV

Zone among MRI suites (labeled I-IV) that possesses the strongest magnetic strength.

Clinical Observation Stage

The initial stage of clinical education that involves extensive observation.

Clinical Assistance Stage

The second stage of clinical education entered when the student feels confident.

Clinical Performance Stage

The stage of clinical education entered after assisting with diagnostic processes where the student proceeds to perform procedures.