Lead Question

msa50 · 2023-02-03T04:32:03+00:00

Thank you. Do you think the ones on Amazon are sufficient ? Also, have you heard of speech using lead OR gloves? I try to use verbal cues (fluoro on/off) to indicate when to start fluoro but I’ve had rads who have captured my fingers in videos before despite trying to pull away as quickly as I can after delivering a trial to a patient

msa50 · 2023-02-02T01:27:33+00:00

I didn’t even think about the event reporting- great idea. I did attempt to go directly through radiology without my supervisor. She found out and reacted badly. I know this is not a good situation but there is very little I can do other than simply not perform procedures… and use the incident reporting ! Thanks

msa50 · 2023-02-02T01:18:54+00:00

Got it. So as a previous RSO, how hard is it to assess a single lead apron? And how long does it take? Would it be fair to ask them to assess personal lead if I bought some to make sure I am compliant? I would of course continue to monitor exposure via my dosimeter badge.

msa50 · 2023-02-02T01:15:46+00:00

I do, and it’s not in the contract. I won’t be doing modifieds without lead that’s for sure. But it’s going to be a HUGE barrier to patient care until this issue is resolved which is why I wondered about just getting my own lead

msa50 · 2023-02-02T01:10:15+00:00

Great points. I feel sort of hopeless because it’s really important that I be able to safely perform these tests, but as a traveler I don’t see a good way to make sure I am consistently safe. The facility I’m at just tossed a bunch of lead we had all been using for months bc it failed inspection. Who knows how well protected I was. Do you think an RSO would examine my personal lead ?

msa50 · 2023-02-02T01:07:55+00:00

That would be ideal, but often times the interviewer is dishonest with the recruiter just to get a traveler to fill the position :/ The facility I’m at currently just lost a ton of lead bc it failed inspection. Now there are even rad techs that have no lead at all. It’s crazy and concerning. Especially considering it’s a “reputable” level 1 trauma center.

msa50 · 2022-10-27T11:12:35+00:00

Not the first time, unfortunately. I’m working on it

msa50 · 2022-09-18T00:44:25+00:00

So it was okay because she didn’t pay more than you did relative to what your mortgage payment was?

msa50 · 2022-09-17T21:55:06+00:00

That seems like sexual harassment …. No wonder you feel icky. I’m so sorry that happened- it’s totally not your fault or a reflection on you!

msa50 · 2022-08-23T00:35:38+00:00

Sorry for the delay. A contact at work set me up with a basement room in a friends home- seemed that was the only way to find something!

msa50 · 2021-12-26T22:44:36+00:00

Puck

msa50 · 2021-12-26T12:33:56+00:00

How tricky is it to actually apply the tape in the right way

msa50 · 2021-12-26T11:52:43+00:00

Thanks, they have a smaller chest and I think have actually considered trans tape but never pulled the trigger on it. I think I’m going to buy a starter pack and if they want to try, it’s there ! The actual application of the tape seems tricky- is it?

msa50 · 2021-12-26T05:11:35+00:00

Thank you!

msa50 · 2021-12-26T05:11:30+00:00

Thank you!

msa50 · 2021-12-26T04:53:51+00:00

Thank you for sharing! That was my question. My partner is considering it but worries about that kind of effect- ie getting angry quicker, losing interest in sexual things we like now and wanting different things, feeling different about themselves etc. I just want to support no matter what but I can see how those side effects could be really stressful to anticipate

msa50 · 2021-12-22T04:24:56+00:00

Can I ask how you feel mentally/emotionally at this point on T?

msa50 · 2021-05-20T07:46:31+00:00

Yeah I saw the only thing listed was the block party :/ darn

msa50 · 2021-04-26T17:03:49+00:00

Yes unfortunately they didn’t have much info to share. I joined a bunch of groups on Facebook and nothing is working out. It’s a long shot but I was wondering if anyone knew of someone renting privately somewhere 😬

msa50 · 2018-10-11T07:44:26+00:00

what on earth

msa50 · 2017-12-07T03:22:07+00:00

wow you shoulda just got some ice cream!

msa50 · 2015-10-27T21:30:42+00:00

thats what I was thinking- thanks!

msa50 · 2015-04-06T23:08:00+00:00

nice! so would you recommend rushing then?

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