Australian-Professional-Standards-Practices

Standard 2.2 Establishes and maintains appropriate
collaborative relationships with colleagues and members of the
healthcare team
This standard deals with the radiographer and radiation therapist’s role as a member of
the multidisciplinary team. Radiographers and radiation therapists should endeavour to
create strong working relationships with other members of the professional team in
order to ensure the best possible care for patients. The standard addresses the
communication requirements, networking skills, understanding, and respect necessary
to become a functioning member of the team.
Element 1: Ability to work collaboratively within the organisation
Indicators
Cues
1. Provides information and advice
regarding imaging or radiation
therapy procedures to colleagues and
• Discusses alternative pathways with the
professional team to enable optimum
outcome.
members of the healthcare team • Educates other colleagues and members of
the healthcare team about procedures and
radiation safety.
• Engenders confidence in their role within
the professional team.
• Acts as a role model within the professional
2. Establishes the communication
pathways necessary to achieve
desired work outcomes
3. Ability to identify and use effective
networks that allow for
communication between colleagues
and peers
4. Ability to recognise and support
the role and function of other
professionals and support staff.
team
• Establishes and actively maintains positive
working relationships with colleagues.
• Develops networks with health
professionals and support staff.
• Forms collaborative affiliations with other
health professionals.
• Encourages mutual sharing of knowledge
and experience with other members of the
professional team.
• Respects and understands the roles of
other professionals and support staff in the
professional environment.
• Works in partnership with other
professionals.
• Recognises situations where the expertise
of other health professionals is required to
undertake an examination.
5. Understands and recognises • Recognises their role within the
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