The Radiographer's Role

A. Medication administration becomes a radiographer's responsibility during contrast imaging procedures

1. Injected iodinated media

2. Ingested contrast media

 

B. Antianxiety and anesthetic medications are administered to patients so they can tolerate imaging procedures

C. Check allergic history of patients

D. Prepare medication for administration

E. Verify patient ID

F. Assist the physician

G. Monitor the patient after administration

H. If state regulations and hospital policies permit:

1. Might also administer and chart the medication or contrast medium