General Radiology Physics Services
- Service provided in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachussetts, Delaware, and Maryland
- Radiation protection surveys on all new or repaired radiographic equipment
- Performance evaluations annually as required by Joint Commission or ACR for all radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
- Monitoring of patient doses from diagnostic radiology procedures as required by Joint Commission -- 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
- In-service (orientation and continuing) for staff on radiation safety, protection, and regulations
- Lead apron and glove checks
- Consultation in establishing/maintaining hospital based quality assurance programs
- Radiological physics consultation in establishing policies and procedures as required by Joint Commission -- Policies will be reviewed annually
- 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
