Evaluation of Assurance of Quality Control Using X Ray And Ct Among Technicians and Technologist

Abstract

Objective: The goals of this study are how well quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) are used in X-ray and CT imaging, and how engineers and engineers contribute to ensuring patient image quality and safety.

Material & Method: This was a cross-sectional study in which data were collected from radiology technologists and technicians. The aim of the study was to evaluate the assurance of quality control in X-ray and CT imaging among these professionals. The study was conducted over a period of six months, from February to July 2025. It was carried out in Kalsoom International Hospital, Noori Hospital, and Capital Diagnostic Center. A convenient sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. All radiology technologists and technicians working in the selected settings were included, while patients, nurses, doctors, and radiologists were excluded from the study.

Results: A total of 80 radiology employees (technicians and technicians) participated in filling out the survey. Most participants were younger between 20 and 30 (78.8%) and had less than 2 years of occupational experience (38.8%). Equal numbers worked primarily on X-ray or CT machines (46.3%). Many people say quality control procedures are available, but they always followed them on a regular basis. Only 42.5% said they checked their X-ray devices every week, while only 32.5% performed weekly checks on their CT machines. Information about 86.3% of facilities had an Xray QA program, sometimes 68.8% still notice. For CT, 61.3% recognized that optimizing radiation dose was an important part of quality control, but only a few regular reviews were performed. Most participants (88.8%) agreed that quality control training was important, while more than half (57.5%) said they did not have enough time to carry out appropriate quality tests. Many were solely involved in quality control.

Conclusion: This study shows that there is a clear gap in training, routine procedures, and support from the institution. To improve image quality and patient safety, especially in low resource environments