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1. INTRODUCTION
X-ray were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad roentgen (1845- 1923) who
was a Professor at Wuerzburg University in Germany. Working in with cathode-ray
tube in his laboratory, Roentgen observes a fluorescent glow of crystals on a table
near his tube. Roentgen discovered that very penetrating radiation was produce from
anode, which he called x-ray.
The Mindanao Doctor’s Hospital and Cancer Center Inc. Imaging Department
imaging is composed of three sections. Namely X-Ray Section, Ultrasound Section,
2d-Echo Section, Mammogram section and Ct scan Section. With these state- of-
the-art equipment and facilities, we will keep pace with advances in modern
medicine in each bid to efficiently serve the diagnostic and therapeutic needs of the
clients/patients.
2.1 VISION
2.1.1 The Radiology staff shall have rendered good quality services to
attain the 100% patient’s satisfaction.
2.2 MISSION
2.3 GOAL
The Radiologic Technologist Role Is very important in aiding the diagnostic and
treatment of illnesses and injuries. They are also responsible for getting a patient
ready for any radiological test treatments at the request of physicians. X-ray
machines, ultrasound machine, CT scan machine, Mammogram machine, are some
of the machines that the radiologic technologist operates. Radiologic Technologist
combine sophisticated medical scanning technology and person-to-person care to
care to create image used to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions.
Radiologic technologist performs much patient care function. Also known as
radiographers and Medical Imaging Technologist, this specialist procedure digital
images of parts of the human body for use in discovering a patient medical problem.
They are also involved in injecting special fluids into patients’ bloodstream for
diagnostic purposes. 2D-Echo Technician on the other hand, creates 2D and 3D
pictures of patient’s hearts through the use of high frequency sound waves and
special equipment. Prospective technician can seek a 2-year degree in medical
sonography or a similar field.
4. MISSION
5.1 To provide cost effective, convenient, efficient, and appropriate care for
patients in need of radiologic diagnosis, therapy or interventions.
5.2 To provide pertinent education for patient and patients family members.
5.3 To maintain and improve quality of care by performing quality control
tasks, as well as, continually evaluating and improving upon key
processes.
5.4 To provide training and education to all personnel to achieve excellence.
5.5 To exceed expectations of physician and patients regarding of quality
patient care.
5.6 To subscribe ALARA standards, maintaining radiation levels As Low As
Reasonably Achievable.
6. Approvals:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 To outline the scope of service for the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
1.1.1 PROCEDURE
1.2.1.1 X-Ray
1.2.1.2 CT
1.2.1.3 Ultrasound
1.2.1.4 2D- Echo
1.2.1.5 Mammography
1.2.3 SCHEDULING:
1.1.4.2.1 PA/AP
1.1.4.2.2 Oblique
1.1.4.2.3 Lateral
2. Approvals:
DR. ERVIN T. CASTILLO, MD, MBA-HA
Medical Director
1.1 To have a keen sense of all our patient’s feelings and needs, and to be
perceived by all others (both internal and external) as a knowledgeable,
understandable, helpful and caring resource. To make all patients feel
special.
1.1.1 PROCEDURE
1.1.1.4.1 Geriatrics
1.1.1.4.2 Pediatrics
2. Approvals:
DR. ERVIN T. CASTILLO, MD, MBA-HA
Medical Director
2. Approvals:
1. ORDERING EXAMS
1.1.1 PROCEDURE:
2.1.1 PROCEDURE
3. PATIENT ASSESMENT
3.1.1 PROCEDURE:
3.2.1 Establish guidelines for the care of the critically ill patient in
the Department of Diagnostic Imaging.
3.2.1.1 PROCEDURE:
4.1.1.1 PROCEDURE:
5. Approvals:
DR. ERVIN T. CASTILLO, MD, MBA-HA
Medical Director
1.1 SCOPE
1.3.1.1 PROCEDURE:
6. Approvals:
DR. ERVIN T. CASTILLO, MD, MBA-HA
Medical Director
1. DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY
2. Approvals:
1.1.1 Patients name, age sex, birthday, middle name, status and
address.
1.1.2 Patient’s hospital number.
1.1.3 Time and date when request was made.
1.1.4 Clinical diagnosis.
1.1.5 Type of examination.
1.1.6 Specific examination desired.
1.1.7 Name of requesting physician and his signature.
1.1.8 Name radiology staffs who receive the request.
1.2 In case need for the radiology staff to go enter the patient’s room the
staff of technologist should conduct himself as follows:
1.3.2.3.1 Earrings
1.3.2.3.2 Wrist bond
1.3.2.3.3 Coins
1.3.2.3.4 Necklace
1.1.1 Personnel
2. Approvals:
1.1 To establish a policy and procedure for cost efficient linen usage in the
Imaging Department.
1.1.1 PROCEDURE
2. Approvals:
START
PERFORM X-RAY
EXAMINATION
RELEASING OF RESULTS
Approvals:
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
RADIOLOGIST
CHIEF RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGIST
RADIOLOGIC X-RAY
TECHNOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST
RADIOLOGIC RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST
RADIOLOGY CLERK
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