Radiation safety in healthcare is crucial for any staff member working with equipment like C-arms, fluoroscopy, and X-rays that emit ionizing radiation during use. This includes medical professionals involved in diagnostic or interventional treatment for a variety of health conditions.  Facilities or healthcare providers trying to minimize ionizing radiation exposure will often wonder who is […]

Radiation oncologists provide crucial treatment for cancer through procedures like radiation therapy. Given that radiation therapy emits high doses of radiation to targeted areas to kill cancer cells, it’s common to wonder about exposure risks for professionals on the radiation oncology team, including oncologists, radiation therapists, and radiation oncology nurse practitioners. At RadCare Services (RCS), […]

Interventional radiology and radiation oncology are two distinct medical specialties that differ in their approach to patient care. They can also have unique safety considerations based on the common equipment used during procedures.  How do these specialties compare? Read on as we discuss their roles, the types of procedures they’re involved in, and best practices […]