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Radiology

Medical assistants in radiology

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Countries with evidence
DE, US
Evidence records
4
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96
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146
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Overview

Medical assistants with radiation protection knowledge technically perform X-ray examinations under the constant supervision and responsibility of qualified physicians. This includes positioning and exposure of X-ray images and quality assurance. They ensure radiation protection for patients and staff and document the application. Their basis is knowledge of radiographic anatomy, imaging technique, equipment and image display. They refresh their radiation protection knowledge regularly in courses.

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Profession by country

Germany
Medizinische/r Fachangestellte/r (MFA) (ehem. Arzthelfer/in)
 
Austria
Ordinationsassistent/in
 
Switzerland
Medizinische/r Praxisassistent/in EFZ (MPA)
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

Specializations

Radiology
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Radiology: field of use of the target group Medical assistants in radiology, 4 evidence records from DE, US.

Devices
Fixed X-ray system, Computed tomography (CT) scanner, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner
Evidence from
DE, US

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Physicians with radiation protection expertise

Frequently asked questions

Are medical assistants allowed to take X-rays themselves?

Yes, with radiation protection knowledge they technically perform X-ray examinations under the constant supervision and responsibility of qualified physicians.

What tasks do they take on at the X-ray unit?

Positioning and exposure of images, quality assurance, radiation protection for patients and staff, and documentation.

Do they need to refresh their knowledge?

Yes, radiation protection knowledge has to be updated regularly through a course.

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