Professional Conduct
Radiologic Technology Program
When caring for sick and injured patients, employees and students must conduct themselves in a professional
manner. Any serious violation or several minor violations could lead to dismissal from the program.
1. The student is responsible for being available for instruction in his/her assigned area.
2. The student will be ready to begin clinical at the assigned time and will report to the clinical instructor or
the supervisor of the department.
3. Students are to be directly supervised by a registered technologist until they have proven competence
4. Students are to be under indirect supervision in areas of demonstrated clinical competence. If a radiograph
is to be repeated, a registered technologist is required to be present in the radiographic room.
5. The student is responsible to the clinical instructor and in his/her absence the supervisor of the department.
6. The student will adhere to radiation protection guidelines for the safety and well-being of the patient,
themselves and the general public.
The following examples are considered misconduct:
1. Falsifying records or dishonest behavior.
2. Leaving a clinical area during clinical hours without permission, loafing or sleeping on the premises or
conducting personal business during clinical hours.
3. Failure to follow instructions or neglect of duties assigned.
4. Any immoral conduct such as the use of alcohol or illegal drugs while on or o duty.
5. Fighting, horseplay, disorderly conduct, loud talking or the possession of weapons on health care facility
property.
6. Threatening any person while in the clinical setting.
7. Discourtesy toward patients, visitors, physicians or fellow workers. This includes the use of vile or abusive
language.
8. Abuse of time spent on breaks or lunch.
9. Disregard for health care facility safety rules.
10. Smoking in unauthorized areas.
11. Chewing gum while with patients.
12. Disclosing information about patients, students, technologists or physicians and their practices.
13. Theft, destruction or misuse of hospital property or that of patients.
14. Absenteeism and tardiness.
15. Violating dress code.
16. Refusing to provide care to a patient because of patient’s race, color, sex, religion, age, socioeconomic
status, beliefs, or disabilities.
17. Destroying, stealing or misusing hospital, patient or college property.
This list is not all inclusive and the school reserves the right to review student conduct and determine the
disciplinary action to be taken.
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