Monitoring Radiation Exposure

Organizations with employees who are tasked with performing procedures leveraging x-ray equipment are encouraged to utilize dosimetry badges to monitor employee radiation exposure. The formal requirements for each facility to deploy dosimetry badges are unique from state to state and are specific to each “domain” (dental, veterinary, medical, industrial). Dosimetry Badges track and monitor the cumulative radiation doses for each employee allowing the employer to manage each individual’s radiation exposure. If excessive exposure is identified, the organization will be aware and able to address the root of the problem swiftly.

iRad suggests that even organizations not required by law to deploy dosimetry badges, should consider it. Fees for badges are quite nominal in the grand scope of radiation services and some consider them to be a very inexpensive deterrent of potential legal situations in cases where a current or former employee may be diagnosed with conditions that could be tied to radiation exposure.