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Code of Ethics for the
Profession of Radiologic Technology

Principle 1
The Radiologic Technologist functions efficiently and effectively, demonstrating conduct and attitudes reflecting the profession.
   Responds to patient needs. 
   Performs tasks competently. 
   Supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.

Principle 2
The Radiologic Technologist acts to advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of humankind.
   Participates in and actively supports the professional organizations for radiologic technology. 
   Acts as a representative for the profession and the tenets for which it stands. 
   Serves as an advocate of professional policy and procedure to colleagues and associates in the health care delivery system.

Principle 3
The Radiologic Technologist provides service to patients without discrimination.
   Exhibits no prejudice for sex, race, creed, religion. 
   Provides service without regard to social or economic status. 
   Delivers care unrestricted by concerns for personal attributes, nature of the disease or illness.

Principle 4
The Radiologic Technologist practices technology founded on scientific basis.
   Applies theoretical knowledge and concepts in the performance of tasks appropriate to the practice. 
   Utilizes equipment and accessories consistent with the purpose for which it has been designed. 
   Employs procedures and techniques appropriately, efficiently and effectively.

Principle 5
The Radiologic Technologist exercises care, discretion and judgement in the practice of the profession.
   Assumes responsibility for professional decisions. 
   Assesses situations and acts in the best interest of the patient.

Principle 6
The Radiologic Technologist provides the physician with pertinent information related to diagnosis and treatment management of the patient.
   Complies with the fact that diagnosis and interpretation are outside the scope of practice for the profession. 
   Acts as an agent to obtain medical information through observation and communication to aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment management.

Principle 7
The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for protecting the patient, self and others from unnecessary radiation.
   Performs service with competence and expertise. 
   Utilizes equipment and accessories to limit radiation to the affected area of the patient. 
   Employs techniques and procedures to minimize radiation exposure to self and other members of the health care team.

Principle 8
The Radiologic Technologist practices ethical conduct befitting the profession.
   Protects the patient's right to quality radiologic technology care. 
   Provides the public with information related to the profession and its functions. 
   Supports the profession by maintaining and upgrading professional standards.
 
Principle 9
The Radiologic Technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice. 
   Protects the patient's right to privacy. 
   Keeps confidential, information relating to patients, colleagues and associates. 
   Reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community.

Principle 10
The Radiologic Technologist recognizes that continuing education is vital to maintaining and advancing the profession. 
   Participates as a student in learning activities appropriate to specific areas of responsibility as well as the Scope of Practice. 
   Shares knowledge with colleagues. 
   Investigates new and innovative aspects of professional practice..