ARRT Code of Ethics
ARRT Code of Ethics - ANS-serve as a guide by which technologists may evaluate their
professional conduct as it relates to patients, healthcare consumers, employers, colleagues,
and other members of the healthcare team
\Principle #1 - ANS-The radiologic technologist conducts herself or himself in a professional
manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing
quality patient care.
\Principle #10 - ANS-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.
\Principle #2 - ANS-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.
\Principle #3 - ANS-The radiologic technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted
by 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.
\Principle #4 - ANS-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.
\Principle #5 - ANS-The radiologic technologist assesses situations; exercises care,
discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the
best interest of the patient.
\Principle #6 - ANS-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.
\Principle #7 - ANS-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.
\Principle #8 - ANS-The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the
profession and protects the patient's right to quality radiologic technology care.
\Principle #9 - ANS-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.
\Principle 1 - ANS-Establishes the technologist as a professional health-care worker.
Accepts responsibility for actions.
Responds to physical and emotional needs of all types of patients.
\Principle 10 - ANS-Requires remaining up to date in terms of knowledge and to increase
knowledge base in the radiologic sciences.
\Principle 2 - ANS-Education appropriate to understanding human needs.
Places the dignity of patients first and foremost.
Establishes basic concept of beneficence.
ARRT Code of Ethics - ANS-serve as a guide by which technologists may evaluate their
professional conduct as it relates to patients, healthcare consumers, employers, colleagues,
and other members of the healthcare team
\Principle #1 - ANS-The radiologic technologist conducts herself or himself in a professional
manner, responds to patient needs, and supports colleagues and associates in providing
quality patient care.
\Principle #10 - ANS-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.
\Principle #2 - ANS-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.
\Principle #3 - ANS-The radiologic technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted
by 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.
\Principle #4 - ANS-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.
\Principle #5 - ANS-The radiologic technologist assesses situations; exercises care,
discretion, and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the
best interest of the patient.
\Principle #6 - ANS-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.
\Principle #7 - ANS-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.
\Principle #8 - ANS-The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the
profession and protects the patient's right to quality radiologic technology care.
\Principle #9 - ANS-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.
\Principle 1 - ANS-Establishes the technologist as a professional health-care worker.
Accepts responsibility for actions.
Responds to physical and emotional needs of all types of patients.
\Principle 10 - ANS-Requires remaining up to date in terms of knowledge and to increase
knowledge base in the radiologic sciences.
\Principle 2 - ANS-Education appropriate to understanding human needs.
Places the dignity of patients first and foremost.
Establishes basic concept of beneficence.
