03/09/2026
Radiation safety is not the responsibility of one person or one department. It’s a shared responsibility. A strong partnership between the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and imaging leadership helps turn safety policies into consistent, everyday practices that protect both patients and staff.
Our latest blog explores:
• Why RSO and imaging leadership need to work together
• How shared accountability strengthens radiation safety
• The importance of communication, training, and clear escalation pathways
• How safety data can help identify risks before they become incidents
• Ways imaging leaders can strengthen their radiation safety programs
The goal isn’t simply compliance. It’s building a culture where radiation safety is part of how the entire department operates.
Read the full article: https://www.mtmi.net/blog/rso-and-imaging-leadership-shared-safety-model-medical-imaging
Radiation safety in medical imaging is rarely the responsibility of one person. It lives in the space between the people who set the standards and the people who carry them out every day. When a radiation safety officer (RSO) and imaging leadership work as true partners, safety expectations move fro...