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The Code of Ethics for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists outlines the professional conduct expected of radiologic technologists, emphasizing patient care, ethical behavior, and respect for patient rights. It highlights the importance of continuous education, non-discrimination, and the responsible use of technology in practice. The document serves as a guideline for maintaining high standards in the profession.

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The Code of Ethics for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists outlines the professional conduct expected of radiologic technologists, emphasizing patient care, ethical behavior, and respect for patient rights. It highlights the importance of continuous education, non-discrimination, and the responsible use of technology in practice. The document serves as a guideline for maintaining high standards in the profession.

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Code of Ethics

American Society of
Radiologic Technologists

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The radiologic technologist conducts herself
or himself in a professional manner,
responds to patient needs and supports 5
The radiologic technologist assesses situations;
exercises care, discretion and judgment;
assumes responsibility for professional
8 The radiologic technologist practices ethical
conduct appropriate to the profession and
protects the patient’s right to quality radiologic
colleagues and associates in providing decisions; and acts in the best interest of the technology care.
quality patient care. patient.

2 The radiologic technologist acts to advance the


principal objective of the profession to 6 The radiologic technologist acts as an agent
through observation and communication to
9 The radiologic technologist respects confidences
entrusted in the course of professional practice,
respects the patient’s right to privacy and
provide services to humanity with full respect obtain pertinent information for the reveals confidential information only as
for the dignity of mankind. physician to aid in the diagnosis and required by law or to protect the welfare of
treatment of the patient and recognizes that the individual or the community.

3 The radiologic technologist delivers patient


care and service unrestricted by concerns of
interpretation and diagnosis are outside the
scope of practice for the profession. The radiologic technologist continually strives

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personal attributes or the nature of the to improve knowledge and skills by participating

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disease or illness, and without discrimination The radiologic technologist uses equipment in continuing education and professional
on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion or and accessories, employs techniques and activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues
socio- economic status. procedures, performs services in accordance
with an accepted standard of practice and 0 and investigating new aspects of professional
practice.

4 The radiologic technologist practices technology


founded upon theoretical knowledge and
concepts, uses equipment and accessories
demonstrates expertise in minimizing
radiation exposure to the patient, self and
other members of the health care team.
consistent with the purpose for which they
were designed and employs procedures
and techniques appropriately.

Revised and adopted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, February 2003
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