Limited Scope of Practice Radiographer-General

• Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs limited radiographic procedures as authorized by state law producing images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
• Approaches patients and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
• Provides patient care essential to the performance of these procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs radiographic procedures limited to the following anatomical regions:
a. Chest (not to include breast)
b. Abdomen (non-contrast procedures only)
c. Skeletal structures (to include upper and lower extremities, limited spine, skull and sinuses)

2. Assures patient clinical history is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.

3. Operates radiographic equipment.

4. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as necessary

5. Determines and applies radiographic technique exposure factors.

6. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients, self and others.

7. Evaluates radiographs for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.

8. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.

9. Performs basic patient assessment and care. Initiates basic life support action when necessary.

10. Maintains darkroom and processing equipment consistent with quality control standards.

11. Performs general office procedures.

12. At no time is the Limited Practice Radiographer-General to perform exams in the emergency department, operating room, or with portable or

fluoroscopic radiographic equipment.