• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.627-635
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to compare the job stress, job satisfaction, turnover intention, and job performance feelings of radiological technologists, physical therapists, and medical laboratory technologists working at university hospitals and general hospitals. The subjects were 114 general practitioners and 217 university hospital workers who are engaged in occupations of radiological technologists, physical therapists, and medical laboratory technologists in the age groups 20-50 years living in Incheon Metropolitan City. Data collection was conducted from April 1, 2017 to April 30, and data analysis was performed using the SPSS/WIN 23 statistical program. There were statistically significant difference in the job stress of medical technician by age, marriage, occupation, hospital size, position, parenting form, employment type, and lunch break. Job stress by occupation was highest in medical laboratory technologists, followed by radiological technologists and physical therapists. Job satisfaction was the highest among physical therapists. followed by radiological technologists and medical laboratory technologists. There were significant differences in age, occupation, parenting form, type of employment, and lunch break according to demographic characteristics. In order to reduce the job stress and job satisfaction of the medical technician working at the hospital, the development of the job environment should be sought and the hospital should also be removed from the authoritarian management system.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.43-52
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• 2023

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.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.67-74
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• 2004

전국 16개 시도의 44개 종합병원에 근무하는 방사선사 890명을 대상으로 방사선사의 인력양성 및 보건정책에 대한 사항을 특별시, 광역시, 중소도시의 지역별과 근속연수별로 구분하여 분산분석을 실시, 향 후 방사선사의 인력양성 및 보건정책에 관한 기초 자료를 제공하는 목적이 있으며 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 방사선사의 교육과정에 있어서 근속년수별 분산분석 결과 4년제 방사선학과 개설과 교육과정 개정의 필요성을 20년 이상의 경력자가 5년 이하보다 높게 나타나 근속년수가 오래될수록 4년제 방사선학과 개설의 필요성을 느끼는 것으로 나타났다. 2. 방사선사에 대한 국가 보건정책에 대한 사항에서는 의료기사법의 개정의 필요성과 법정인력 확보의 필요성이 높게 나타났고, 방사선사의 인력배출 수급과 의료보험 청구시 방사선사 면허번호 청구 제도의 필요성이 지역별로 유의수준으로 나타났다.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.411-418
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 보건의료인의 한 직종인 방사선사의 수요와 공급관련 문헌을 조사하여 방사선사를 양성하는 대학과 전문대학의 방사선(학)과의 입학정원 조정방안을 제시하였다. 오영호 등이 연구한 보건의료인력 중 장기 수급추계연구에서 방사선사는 2015년에 1,134명 ~ 2,052명의 공급과잉 현상이 전망되고, 2030년에는 12,632명 ~ 14,196명의 공급이 과잉될 것으로 전망되었다. 방사선사 공급과잉문제를 해결하기 위해서는 방사선사 교육기관의 정원 외 신입생을 5%이하로 모집하여 방사선사 응시자를 308명까지 감축하고, 3년제 방사선사 양성 교육기관을 4년제 교육기관으로 학제를 일원화하여 매년 방사선사 응시자 387명을 감축하고, 가칭 한국방사선사평가원을 설립하여 대학과 전문대학의 교육여건을 평가하고 최소한의 수준에 미달하는 대학의 방사선사 응시자격을 제한하여야 한다. 이를 위해서는 방사선사 관련단체뿐만 아니라 관련된 보건의료인 단체와의 협력이 필요하다.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.545-554
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• 2021

According to the changes of the medical environment of the times, it is necessary to discuss the issues of the doctor's medical guidance and to conduct continuous research so that alternatives can be prepared systematically. Furthermore, in order to enhance the professionalism of radiological technologists and to develop the medical technician system, the new Radiological Technologist Independent Act has been established, which contains the overall contents of the scope of work, professional qualifications, and specialized education of radiological technologists, and provides quality medical services to patients through professional procedures and treatment. In order to increase the level of medical care, the purpose, definition, mission, role, and scope of work specified in the Medical Act, Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act, the Enforcement Decree, and the Enforcement Rules were variously analyzed and new directions were presented. First, the definition of a medical technician should use a generic term so that the factors of conflict and prejudice could be resolved. Second, change the doctor's guide to doctor's prescription; and then legislate the authority to sign and write medical records after examination by radiological technologists, thereby prohibiting unlicensed technicians that seriously endanger patient safety. Third, an accurate definition of radiological technologists' roles should be established; not only selection and management of radiological technologists' work but also procedures and treatment for each radiology field should be specified to suit the current medical system. Fourth, a professional radiological technologists' qualification system and a specialized education system should be established in order to secure human resources that could provide patients trust in procedures and treatment based on professional knowledge and experience in the field of radiology. Fifth, the Education and Evaluation Institute should be operated in Korea education system to educate the professional knowledge and competency for students. In addition, it is necessary to in-depth analysis of foreign cases could be applied to the medical system and education system in Korea; it could strive to nurture systematic human resources.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.503-512
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to check the extent to which "instruction of physician or dentist" defined in the Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act is applied in relation to radiography examination procedures for radiological technologists. In addition, it is intended to present basic data on the requirement to revise the Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act in the radiological technologist's duty area and scope of work, The subjects of this study were radiological technologists with license, and the response data were collected after sending the questionnaire link written on the online questionnaire form. The final number of respondents were 1,018, and the response rate was 6.8%. Most of the negative responses were "I have never received 'instruction' for radiologic examination by a physician or dentist, including a radiologist in a medical environment." There were a high perception that "the professionalism in radiation examination on radiological technologists are higher than that of a physician or dentist." They answered that the current continuing education has a great impact on maintaining and continuing professionalism and learning new knowledge in the radiology field. In addition, the radiological technologists provide a very high level of education in areas related to radiography procedure ethics such as patient care, patient safety, and patient privacy protection, as well as specialized fields such as radiation-related examination methods, radiography examination dose, and patient exposure dose. Radiological technologists replied that they were receiving it consistently. In conclusion, in the current medical environment, the 'instruction' of a physician or dentist cannot be seen as being realistically performed. The phrase 'instruction' of a physician or dentist as defined in the Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act is considered inappropriate in respect of the fact that the state recognizes the qualifications of the medical service technologist through a license. It is thought that revision to a new term suitable for the current medical environment is necessary.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2006

The present study is designed to analyze reliability and validity of the instruments used to measure job stress of radiological technologists mainly by means of the questionnaires from 'Korean edition of NIOSH check list'. The subjects of this study are 890 radiological technologists active at 44 general hospitals in 16 provinces and cities across the country. The item-total reliability revealed that 10 factors in 6 are the major causes of stress in job life of radiological technologists. The measuring instrument proved to be valid with reliability coefficient of internal consistency by factors being more than 0.7. The factors found to be applicable herewith include limit and authority of job (0.73), cohesion within departments (0.86), resources control (0.81), mental requirements (0.85), job load (0.82), and job stability (0.72). When job autonomy item of causes are modified for proper use to radiological technologists, the measuring instruments are expected to show high reliability. It seems, however, necessary to develop a measuring instrument to analyze and use the validity of related measuring instruments since the reliability here was rated low, with statistical coefficients lower than 0.7 in such factors as job management (0.57), conflicts within departments (-1.13), sense of responsibility for patients (0.66) and usage of education (0.26). As this study was intended to examine reliability and validity of the concepts related to measurement of job stress on the part of radiological technologists, it nay not be proper to apply the results of this study to general use, but is advised to utilize them as basis for developing instruments to verify reliability and validity by comparing with and analyzing other measuring instruments.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.525-534
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• 2021

In order to provide high-quality medical services to the public and contribute to the improvement of public health, it is necessary to enact an independent law according to the work of radiological technologists. Therefore, this study intends to review the regulations related to radiographers in the Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act. and to present opinions and directions for enactment of individual laws for radiological technologists. An online survey was conducted to 15,000 radiological technologists working in medical institutions and education sites in Korea; 1,027 people (6.85%) responded. The questionnaire consisted of 3 questions on demographic characteristics, 5 questions on the scope of work, and 12 questions on the revision of the Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act. and the establishment of the Radiological Technologist Independent Act. Reliability and factor analysis were performed on 9 questions measured on a Likert 5-point scale in "Revision of the Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act. and the establishment of the Radiological echnologist Independent Act" among the questionnaire items. Reliability for the total 9 questions was Chronbach α=0.728. There was a high perception that the regulations related to radiological technologists were insufficient in the current Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act., and the perception that examinations performed by radiological technologists at medical institutions were included in medical practice was high. If the Radiological Technologist Independent Act is enforced, a high percentage of respondents said that they could receive legal protection through the institutionalization of the scope of work, that the status of radiological technologists would be improved, and the scope of work would be expanded. The response that the scope of work of radiological technologists should be included was the highest at 96.6%. In the analysis according to demographic characteristics, it was found that 96.7% of the respondents were agreed regardless of the factors. Radiological technologists will have to work hard to secure the public health by coping with new radiology devices, procedures and treatment methods. Therefore, as the results of this study, it is expected that the enactment and implementation of the Radiological Technologist Independent Act will contribute to the improvement of the quality of treatment for patients and to the public health.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to examine the general health status of radiological technologists by using Todai Health Index(THI) that has been employed as a standard health assessment tool for a specific group. The subjects in this study were 800 radiological technologists who were working in clinics, hospitals and university hospitals in and around Seoul and in some provincial cities. A survey was conducted directly or by mail in June and July, 2001. And the response rate was 68%. Using THI, the following findings were acquired: 1. By gender, both male and female radiological technologists complained about multiple subjective symptom(I) the most. And the women made more significant complaint of eight items including irregular life. 2. By age group, the radiological technologists whose age ranged from 20 to 24 got higher marks in most of the items, including multiple subjective symptom(I) and symptoms related to eyes and skin. 3. For career, those who had worked for a year or less or for one to five years got higher marks in most of the items. 4. Concerning marital status, the unmarried people complained about many items more, and the married people's symptom was more associated with live scale(L). 5. By the type of medical institution, the radiological technologists in the university hospitals got higher marks in two items including aggressiveness(F), but those in the clinics complained about the others more. 6. Regarding a place of service, there were little differences between the radiological technologists in basement and on the ground.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권7호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2017

방사선사 국가시험에 대한 난이도 조정의 필요성 등이 제기되고 있다. 이러한 주장들이 타당성을 갖기 위해서는 객관적인 근거가 요구된다. 이에 본 연구는 현행 제도 하에서 실시된 방사선사 국가시험 결과를 통계분석을 통하여 융합적인 관점에서 분석하였다. 이는 향후 방사선사 국가시험제도 개선 시 활용 가능한 기초자료를 제공하고자 함이다. 이를 위하여 SPSS 통계분석 프로그램을 이용하여 기술통계 및 상관분석 등의 통계분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과 다음을 알 수 있었다. 첫째, 방사선사 국가시험은 의사, 간호사, 물리치료사 등의 국가시험에 비하여 합격률의 변동이 매우 심했다. 둘째, 방사선사 국가시험의 전체 문항에 대한 난이도와 분별도는 의사, 간호사, 물리치료사 등의 다른 시험에 비하여 차별화됨을 알 수 있었다. 셋째, 2015년도 치러진 제43회 방사선사 시험의 경우 방사선응용은 난이도가 79.2점으로 가장 쉬움에도 불구하고 변별도는 0.41로 가장 높았다. 본 연구의 결과는 향후 방사선사 의료 인력의 수급계획에 맞추어 방사선사 시험제도가 개선될 때 기초자료로서 활용될 것으로 기대해 본다.