Professional Identity and Values

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, I work as a member of diagnostic imaging. My role involves using radiopharmaceuticals mostly in the diagnoses of various diseases and disorders as well as in certain treatments and therapies (e.g. thyroid disorders and cancer).

An excellent definition of 'professional identity' is found on the e-learning module of the University of London which states "They develop an understanding about the boundaries of their profession, and the ways in which they may interact with others as part of an interprofessional healthcare team. These sets of beliefs, attitudes and understanding about their roles, within the context of work, generally refer to their ‘professional identity’" ("Professional identities", 2012)

My identity within the healthcare setting is one of an acute-care provider. Nuclear Medicine scans can take up to an hour for some patients or several hours over the span of days for others. Therefore, it is my responsibility to provide my patient and their family members of any preparations, test specifics and possible actions recommended/required post-examination. I may also act as liaison for them among other healthcare providers.

My duty is to provide excellent patient-centred service within the scopes of my profession; to perform at a level indicative of a registered technologist in regards to standards or work, radiation safety and patient safety which also includes maintaining patient confidentiality and discretion.

Reference:

Professional identities. (2012). Retrieved from https://faculty.londondeanery.ac.uk/e-learning/interprofessional-education/professional-identities

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