Karen Reich was a medical radiology technology student from 2008 to 2010. As part of her clinical practicum, she was responsible for meeting the competency requirements of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. This included properly preparing patients, operating imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, and producing high quality diagnostic images to support accurate diagnoses. She was expected to practice within her skills and knowledge level according to the CAMRT scope of practice guidelines.

1. Karen Reich
EMAIL: kreich@eastlink.ca
Medical Radiology Technology Student 2008 – 2010
Student Practicum Rotations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MEET REQUIREMENTS PER CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL RADIATION
TECHNOLOIGSTS (CAMRT) COMPETENCY PROFILE
• Interview patients to obtain relevant history - explain procedures and answer
questions to reassure patient that their healthcare needs are being met
• Set up examination room and prepare patients for procedures following infection
control principles and using aseptic and sterile techniques, when necessary
• Provide primary care while patients are in the diagnostic imaging department and
recognize when additional intervention is necessary
• Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures with all patient transport and care
during examinations
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain respect for patient privacy and
comfort throughout procedures
• Interpret physicians' orders for radiological examinations
• Use appropriate techniques and improvise for different pathological conditions to
achieve optimum diagnostic images
• Correctly position patients and equipment to obtain the anatomical and other
information essential for diagnosis and treatment
• Operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and demonstrate competence
during fluoroscopic examinations and surgical procedures
• Inject contrast media when required
• Evaluate and assess radiographic images to ensure optimum results are achieved
that support accurate diagnosis
• Follow radiation protection regulations through best practices to reduce risk to
patients, staff and visitors
“Use good judgment and practice within the bounds of knowledge, acquired skills
and level of competence”
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists – CAMRT SCOPE OF PRACTICE
LINK: HTTP://WWW.CAMRT.CA/_OLD_SITE//ABOUTTHEPROFESSION/SCOPEOFPRACTICE/SCOPE_OF_PRACTICE.PDF