Journal of radiological science and technology (대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학)

Korean Society of Radiological Science (대한방사선과학회)
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Research of the Working Conditions of Radiological Technologists in Workplaces with Less than 300 Employees

300인 미만 사업장에서 방사선사 근무환경 실태조사

  • Yung-Kyoon, Kim (Department of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Yon-Min, Kim (Department of Radiotechnology, Wonkwang Health Science University)
  • 김영균 (삼성서울병원 영상의학과) ;
  • 김연민 (원광보건대학교 방사선과)
  • Received : 2022.10.03
  • Accepted : 2023.01.17
  • Published : 2023.02.28
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the actual conditions related to the working environment of radiological technologist who is working in small or medium-sized hospitals or clinics. The results of this study were intended to improve the working environment of radiological technologist and care for patients. For data collection, a structured questionnaire was used as a research tool, and 838 women (52.4%) were used as a general characteristic of 1,598 people subject to this questionnaire. The annual salary of radiological technologists with less than one year experience was 33.76 million won, and the average annual salary of radiological technologists with more than 10 years of experience was 41.33 million won. It showed an increased of 1.84% per year. Among 1,540 radiological technologists, 879 workers were paid holiday work allowances, 340 workers did not, and 321 holiday workers work during the week. In addition, a total of 817 workers received overtime payment, of which 112 received overtime wage on a monthly basis regardless of the overtime hours. In addition, a total of 348 radiological technologists were not paid overtime wage, and 138 workers were included in the basis salary. There were no union in 85% of the them. According to the results of this study, the wages and working environment of radiological technologists in small or medium-sized hospitals or clinics were not appropriate. Therefore, the efforts of the radiological association and its members are necessary to provide a better working environment for radiological technologists. In addition, it is expected that this study will be used as basic data for the association's policy to improve the working environment of members who work in poor conditions.

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Acknowledgement

This paper was supported by Korean Radiological Technologists Association in 2023.

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