Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 017 - Radiologic Technologist Examiners, Board of › Sub-Agency 0001 - Radiologic Technologist Examiners, Board of › Appendix A - AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS STANDARDS OF ETHICS

Current through July 13, 2024
A.
CODE OF ETHICS
The Code of Ethics forms the first part of the Standards of
				Ethics. The Code of Ethics shall serve as a guide by which Certificate Holders
				and Candidates may evaluate their professional conduct as it relates to
				patients, healthcare consumers, employers, colleagues, and other members of the
				healthcare team. The Code of Ethics is intended to assist Certificate Holders
				and Candidates in maintaining a high level of ethical conduct and in providing
				for the protection, safety, and comfort of patients. The Code of Ethics is
				aspirational.
1. The radiologic
			 technologist acts in a professional manner, responds to patient needs, and
			 supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.
2. The radiologic technologist acts to
			 advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to
			 humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind.
3. The radiologic technologist delivers
			 patient care and service unrestricted by the concerns of personal attributes or
			 the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis
			 of sex, race, creed, religion, or socio-economic status.
4. The radiologic technologist practices
			 technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and
			 accessories consistent with the purposes for which they were designed, and
			 employs procedures and techniques appropriately.
5. The radiologic technologist assesses
			 situations; exercises care, discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility
			 for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the
			 patient.
6. The radiologic
			 technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain
			 pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment
			 of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the
			 scope of practice for the profession.
7. The radiologic technologist uses equipment
			 and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in
			 accordance with an accepted standard of practice, and demonstrates expertise in
			 minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self, and other members of the
			 healthcare team.
8. The radiologic
			 technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and
			 protects the patient's right to quality radiologic technology care.
9. The radiologic technologist respects
			 confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the
			 patient's right to privacy, and reveals confidential information only as
			 required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the
			 community.
10. The radiologic
			 technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by
			 participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing
			 knowledge with colleagues, and investigating new aspects of professional
			 practice.