Radiation Therapy (RTT): Difference between revisions

# The principles of decreased time and increased distance and shielding shall be employed when working with radiation.

# The spread of any accidental contamination from radioactive materials will be decreased by frequent personnel monitoring and hand washing.

# Radiation exposure is measured by personnel monitoring device (e.g., radiation badge) and finger TLD rings, (Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technology and CVIT); therefore, they must be worn at all times within the department. Radiation badges are to be worn at the collar, and finger TLD rings on the dominant hand. When wearing a lead apron the monitoring device must on the outside of the apron. It is the student’s responsibility to exchange badges and rings on a quarterly basis with person designated by the Radiation Safety Office (RSO) for each program.

# If your personnel monitoring device or finger TLD ring is lost or left where it can be exposed unknowingly, contact the respective program director immediately.