SCHOOL
OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
HANDBOOK
2006-2008
PROGRAM
DIRECTOR
LOU ANN WISBEY, B.S.
R.T. (R) (T)
FACULTY
Dean Taylor, M.S.
CLINICAL
COORDINATOR
DENISE
SWANK, A.S., R.T., (R) (M) B.S.
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
MARY SUTTON, R.T. (R) (RDMS)
TABLE
OF CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction............................................................................................................... 4
Instructional and
Administrative Personnel............................................................... 5
Program Selection Process...................................................................................... 6
Didactic Education and Distance Education Options.............................................. 6
Section I:
CLINICAL EDUCATION.................................................................... 7
Clinical
Requirements............................................................................................... 7
Code of Ethics........................................................................................................... 8
Requirements:
Professional Conduct.............................................................................................. 9
Conflicts of Interest................................................................................................. 9
Sexual Harassment................................................................................................ 10
Clinical Sites.......................................................................................................... 11
Attendance,
Tardiness, Vacation........................................................................... 12
Infectious Disease Policy...................................................................................... 14
Dress Code and Hygiene....................................................................................... 15
Breaks and Lunch Periods..................................................................................... 16
Pregnancy Policy................................................................................................... 17
Grading Policy....................................................................................................... 26
Malpractice Insurance and Film Badges................................................................ 26
Telephone Policy................................................................................................... 27
Disciplinary Action and Form.......................................................................... 28,29
Clinical Grievance Procedure................................................................................ 29
CPR Policy............................................................................................................ 30
ID Markers............................................................................................................ 30
Non-Traditional Program Completion.................................................................... 30
Section II:
GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................... 31
Academic Curriculum............................................................................................. 32
Professional
Organizations...................................................................................... 32
Academic Probation................................................................................................ 32
Academic Suspension............................................................................................. 32
Remediation
..32
Clinical
Competencies............................................................................................. 35
Evenings, Weekends and Third Shift.............................................................. 37
Trauma........................................................................................................... 38
Pediatric......................................................................................................... 39
Surgery........................................................................................................... 39
Clinical Hours......................................................................................................... 41
Section III: FORMS TO BE SIGNED................................................................. 41
Policy Manual Agreement....................................................................................... 43
Reference Release................................................................................................... 44
Pregnancy Policy..................................................................................................... 45
Grounds For
Dismissal............................................................................................ 46
Lab Rules................................................................................................................ 47
Repeat Films............................................................................................................ 48
Section IV: EVALUATION FORMS.................................................................... 49
Competency
Evaluation.......................................................................................... 50
Affective Domain
Performance Evaluation............................................................. 52
Final Positioning
Exam............................................................................................ 57
Physical, Dental,
Criminal History Forms........................................................... 58-60
INTRODUCTION
The Radiologic
Technology Program at
Radiologic
technologists are responsible for operating all sorts of x-ray and other
imaging equipment and obtaining the best quality examinations possible. Radiologic technologists work closely with
doctors and other members of the health care professions to provide the best
patient care available.
This guide is to
inform you of the requirements and regulations to which you will conform as you
progress through the program.
Radiologic Technology Program
The mission of the Radiologic
Technology Program at
Program Goals
With faith in both
the faculty and the Advisory Committee, we set for the following goals for the
Radiologic Technology Program:
1. To provide educational experiences designed to prepare
students for entering a career as a radiographer.
2. To provide the medical community with individuals
qualified to perform radiographic procedures.
3. To contribute to the liberal education of the students
by providing a core of general education courses.
4. To promote a lifelong desire to achieve professional
excellence by registering them with a professional accreditation that requires
continuing education to maintain their credentials, the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
5. To maintain student registry pass rates of a minimum
of 75%.
6. To maintain excellence in education by maintaining
accreditation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology.
INSTRUCTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
800-377-4882
NAME POSITION
Dr. Jeff Pittman Chancellor
Ext.
2200
Dr. Ricky Streight Dean
of Academic Affairs
Ext.
2202
Dr. Deanna King Health Division Chair
Ext.
2205
LouAnn Wisbey, B.S.
R.T. (R) (T) Program
Director
298-2242
Denise Swank, B.S.,
R.T., (R) (M) Clinical Coordinator
School:
812-298-2237 298-2237 Home: 812-446-0502
Mary Sutton, A.A.S.
R.T. (R) RDMS Clinical
Assistant
School:
812-298-2376
Dean Taylor Faculty
812-298-2236
Rananath Vedala, MD Radiologist
Medical Director
St. Vincent Clay Co. Hospital
Program Selection Process
Each year in the Spring a new class is
selected to start the Radiologic Technology Program. The program is limited in
the number of students that may be accepted by the number of Clinical Sites
that provide the student Clinical Education. The number of students that a
Clinical Site may have is determined by the number of FTE day technologists at
that site that are actually performing general radiographic examinations.
The selection process occurs each year in the
Spring Semester sometime after January 1st. Admissions handle the selection
process. If you want to be admitted as a student into the Radiologic Technology
program you must register for the selection process with the RAD program
Admissions Counselor in admissions. The selection process looks at a
prospective students GPA, General Education completed for the program and
scores on the interviews conducted each Spring at
Students coming into the program
will be assigned a Clinical according to space availability. The programs
didactic instruction delivery is by Internet
Once the class is chosen we will
have a meeting at
Didactic Instruction
Before
the Fall semester all students will be required to attend an Internet
orientation session. To participate in the Program all students must have a
home computer and Internet access.
An
all day program seminar twice a week at the Terre Haute campus is required for all first year students. Summer clinicals are
40 hours a week. An all day
seminar is required once a week for senior students.
All
students must follow all aspects of the program including the program sequence
as published.
CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
Medical
and Dental Examinations
1. You must obtain a medical and dental
examination at your own expense and submit satisfactory results of both to the
Health Division Office.
2. The physical examination must be
repeated on or before the anniversary of your admission. Physical and a mantoux test or PA chest x-ray
results must be included.
Physical
Requirements for Clinical
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS:
Lifts 100 lbs., infrequently,
50 lbs. or less, frequently.
Walks and/or stands
most of the day. Bends and stoops
frequently.
Pulls/pushes
equipment/carts etc., on a regular basis.
20/100 vision,
correctable 20/30 in one eye or 20/100 vision correctable
to 20/40 in both
eyes.
Clinical Travel Policy
The Ivy Tech
Community College Radiologic Technology Program utilizes many clinical sites.
Some sites are closer to
Students in the
program must attend scheduled rotations, and failure to adhere to this
requirement could lead to clinical probation and/or suspension.
Random Drug Testing
Many of the
clinical affiliates require Ivy Tech students to submit to random drug
tests. If you are placed atone of these
sites you must comply with any request for random drug testing. If you refuse the test you will not be
allowed to participate in clinicals, and therefore not be able to complete the
requirements of the program. If you are
tested and the results are positive you would not be allowed to participate in
clinicals. Any costs incurred by the clinical affiliate for confirmatory
testing will be passed along to the student involved.
Alcohol Consumption
Any student
suspected of alcohol use at school, lab, or in the clinical facility will be
dismissed unless a lab test reveals no alcohol in their blood or a reasonable
medical explanation can be presented by a physician.
RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGISTS
CODE
OF ETHICS
Principle 1
Radiologic
Technologists shall conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the dignity
of their profession.
Principle 2
Radiologic
Technologists shall provide services with consideration of human dignity and
the uniqueness of the patient, unrestricted by consideration of age, sex, race,
creed, social or economic status, handicap, personal attributes or the nature
of the health problem.
Principle 3
Radiologic
Technologists shall make every effort to protect all patients from unnecessary
radiation.
Principle 4
Radiologic
Technologists should exercise and accept responsibility for independent
discretion and judgment in the performance of their professional service.
Principle 5
Radiologic
Technologists shall judiciously protect the patient's right to privacy and
shall maintain all patient information in the strictest confidence.
Principle 6
Radiologic
Technologists shall apply only methods of technology founded upon a scientific
basis and not accept those methods that violate this principle.
Principle 7
Radiologic
Technologists shall not diagnose, but in recognition of their responsibility to
the patient, they shall provide the physician with all information they have
relative to radiologic diagnosis of patient management.
Principle 8
Radiologic
Technologists shall be responsible for reporting unethical conduct and illegal
professional activities to the appropriate authorities.
Principle 9
Radiologic
Technologists should continually strive to improve their knowledge skills by
participating in educational and professional activities and sharing the
benefits of their attainment with their colleague.
Principle 10
Radiologic
Technologists should protect the public from misinformation and
misrepresentation.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
THE STUDENT:
You are now entering
the most important time period in your Radiologic Technology training. You are expected to conduct yourself as a
mature, responsible individual. There is
NO room for unethical or childlike behavior.
THE PATIENT:
The patient's
condition and/or diagnosis is CONFIDENTIAL, and a student must not relay
information pertaining to a patient's condition or diagnosis to anyone without
specific permission of the patient's doctor or radiologist. Failure to comply
with rules of confidentiality may subject the student to litigation.
THE PHYSICIAN:
The student will
show due respect to all house and visiting physicians, and give quick and
accurate service to the physician.
THE RADIOLOGISTS:
The radiologist has
been specifically trained in the field of Radiology. He/she is the person that you will be working
for or with after training, so show him/her your professional courtesy and
respect.
THE CLINICAL
INSTRUCTORS AT THE CLINCAL SITE:
You, the student,
will spend much time under the direct or indirect control of the Clinical
Instructor at the clinical site. This position is a responsibility on top of
his/her normal duties and requirements.
Demonstrate to the Clinical Instructor the courtesy and respect he/she
is deserving of for the position.
THE TECHNOLOGIST:
The student will
show due respect and be helpful in aiding and assisting the technologist when
necessary. The staff technologist will
be your primary resource during your clinical training.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
We realize that at
Any student who in the opinion of program officials, establishes a conspicuous relationship with an R.T. or any other medical professional at a clinical site that could possibly have an effect on their achie