KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST IN

IMAGING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

(QUESTIONNAIRE)

You are invited to participate in a research study knowledge attitude and

practices of radiologic technologist in imaging equipment safekeeping, this research is
being conducted by Kench Bryan Magdaluyo and James Quirante Jr 3 rd Year College,
BSRT (Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology) students at Kidapawan Doctor’s
College Inc. The study addresses a few issues and seeks to shed light on radiologic
technologists' knowledge, attitude, and practices about the maintenance of imaging
equipment. The information will be used to complete this study and will be kept
confidential.

Dear Participants,
We are the 3rd year college students from the Radiologic Technology Department
of KDCI conducting our research regarding the knowledge, attitude and practices of
radiologic technologists in imaging equipment maintenance among selected hospitals in
Kidapawan City. This questionnaire will take 5-8 minutes to answer. There is no wrong
or wright answer on this questionnaire, thus please answer them with honesty. All
information will be held with utmost confidentiality.

Kench Bryan Magdaluyo

James Quirante Jr
Researchers

Part II. Level of knowledge, attitude and practices of Radiologic Technologists in

imaging equipment maintenance
Instructions: Indicate your answers by checking the boxes below. Participation is
voluntary. Any questions may be skipped that may make you feel uncomfortable in
answering. Completion and return of this survey imply consent.
Directions: Please read each statement about equipment maintenance. Check (ü) the
box “true” if the statement is true, check “false” if the statement is false. If you don’t
know the answer, simply check the “I don’t know” box.
Knowledge True False I don’t know
1. Putting oil in housing tube can
help cool down the tube during
operation.
2. Radiographers is allowed to
operate the imaging equipment.
3. The X-ray Bucky is also
visually inspected every week for
proper illumination and
cleanliness.
4. Imaging room temperature
should be kept close to 72°F.
5. Dust in X-ray Image Receptor
can affect the imaging plate and it
show up in the image.
6. Warming up of imaging
equipment must be performed
after several hours of not having
used.
7. Check the internal and external
parts of the X-ray machine for
possible replacement.
8. Hospital should have circuit
breaker.
9. X-ray tube is handled with care
and awareness helps avoid
cracks on the housing and
internal components of the X-ray
tube.
10. Verifying the functional state
of the imaging equipment parts,
including the platform, radiation
receptors, and the console, gives
you an idea if your machine is
working optimally.
11. Visual inspection of the X-ray
equipment is carried out every
day to identify any loose
components or vibration during
operation.
12. Lack of regular maintenance
of X-ray machine can increase
the risk of radiation leakages.

Directions: Read and analyze each of the following statements in the table below.
Indicate your answers by checking (ü) the appropriate part of the table using the scale
below:
Legend:
5 – STRONGLY AGREE (SA)
4 – AGREE (A)
3 – NEUTRAL (N)
2 – DISAGREE (D)
1 – STRONGLY DISAGREE (SD)

Attitude 5 4 3 2 1
1. I am comfortable being
assigned in imaging
maintenance.
2. I experience no difficulties in
performing equipment
maintenance.
3. I am confident that I am
efficiently trained to handle
equipment maintenance
4. I can work under pressure on
image maintenance.
5.I am on duty even when
assigned to complicated image
keeping: CT-scan
6. I perform well even in times of
stress and emergency situations.

7. I have the patience when

warming up the imaging
equipment despite of rush hours.
8. I can do my job and work my
tasks with enthusiasm and
motivation.

Directions: Read and analyze each of the following statements in the table below.
Indicate your answers by checking (ü) the appropriate part of the table using the scale
below:
Legend:
5 – STRONGLY AGREE (SA)
4 – AGREE (A)
3 – NEUTRAL (N)
2 – DISAGREE (D)
1 – STRONGLY DISAGREE (SD)

Practices 5 4 3 2 1
1. I inspect the alignment of the
collimator lamp and X-ray beam.
2. I check all knobs and
switches correctly at all
positions of the indicated scale.
3. I check for possible loose lock
handle and ensure manually
operated locks have an
adequate range of adjustment.
4. In my area of work, I am used
to calibrating and maintaining
imaging equipment.
5. I carefully inspect the meter
zero position when the control is
mounted, or placed, in its usual
position.
6. I inspect the X-ray tube
housing for possible oil leaks.
7. I delivery of safe and high
quality diagnostic imaging and
radiotherapy services.
8. I apply my knowledge of
radiation protection and safety
practices

Your participation on this survey is voluntary, and you may choose to withdraw at any

time. All information regarding on the respondent’s answers will not be publicly

disclosed. We thank you for your cooperation. God Bless! If you have comments and

suggestions, you may contact us through our email: kench2001m2@gmail.com or

jamesquirante597@gmail.com