Occupational radiation safety

Radiation has the power to both save and harm lives. Radiologic technologists use radiation to provide quality medical imaging, but they must be aware of potential exposure to radiation's detrimental effects. When proper time, distance, and shielding techniques are used, dangerous exposure levels can be avoided. Protection techniques are even more important for a pregnant radiologic technologist, who must safeguard her fetus from exposure. With an employer's cooperation and appropriate protection in place, a pregnant technologist should be able to work in a radiology setting without harming her fetus.