General Radiology Physics Services
- Provide radiation protection surveys on all new or repaired radiographic equipment.
- Provide performance evaluations annually as required by JCAHO or ACR for all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
- Provide monitoring of patient doses from diagnostic radiology procedures as required by JCAHO. Includes radiation output measurements and organ dose calculations for each installation.
- Check Fluoroscopic output and Image Intensifier functions.
- Monitor personnel exposure records, evaluate overexposure if necessary.
- Inservice (orientation and continuing) for staff on radiation safety, protection, and regulations.
- Lead apron and glove checks.
- Provide consultation in establishing/maintaining hospital based quality assurance programs.
- Provide radiological physics consultation in establishing policies and procedures as required by JCAHO. Policies will be reviewed annually.
- Provide consultation in equipment planning, writing specifications for purchases.
Additionally, Bio-Med can provide:
- In-house survey meter calibration and repair at our facility
- Shielding Design
- Acceptance testing of new equipment
- Consultation over telephone
- On-call (off-duty) service
