Radiological Protection
We take care of your safety against radiation
Radiation is a powerful tool that allows for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases with great precision. However, its safe and responsible use is essential to ensure your well-being. At Hospital Ruber Internacional, our Radiological Protection Service works tirelessly to ensure that every procedure is performed under the highest safety standards. Our commitment is clear: to protect you every step of the way.
Our Mission
To ensure that every patient and healthcare professional is protected against the potential risks of radiation through the implementation of advanced safety measures, supervision, and continuous training.
Your safety is our priority. Our commitment is that every experience at Hospital Ruber Internacional is safe, calm, and reliable.
- Radiological Protection TeamTeam Leader: JORGE GUTIÉRREZ SÁRRAGAHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Radiological Protection91 387 53 38
How do we ensure your safety?
At Hospital Ruber Internacional, we apply a comprehensive approach to minimize radiation exposure. Our team of experts conducts regular inspections, adapts protocols, and designs safe spaces to protect both patients and healthcare staff. These are some of the pillars of our radiological protection:
- Supervision of equipment and facilities: We inspect and adjust medical equipment to ensure its proper functioning.
- Safety for healthcare staff and patients: We calculate and monitor radiation levels in all clinical areas.
- Training: We educate staff on the safe use of equipment and the administration of radioactive treatments.
- Emergency response: We have clear protocols to handle any exceptional situations.
- Regulatory compliance: We ensure that all procedures comply with the strictest national and international regulations.
Our main areas of work
We ensure that medical equipment emitting ionizing radiation operates accurately and under the safest conditions. Our team performs regular checks to verify that these devices meet the highest standards.
- We inspect diagnostic equipment such as X-rays, CT scans, mammography machines, and nuclear medicine devices to guarantee their precision.
- We adjust protocols to minimize the radiation dose required for each procedure.
- We design and oversee radiological safety in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Unit, and Radiodiagnostics.
Safety is our priority for both patients and healthcare professionals. We implement measures to protect everyone involved in areas where radiation is used.
- We measure radiation exposure in areas where radioactive materials are handled and administered.
- We design bunkers and clinical areas to ensure optimal protection against radiation.
- We monitor the storage and safe disposal of radioactive materials.
Education and continuous training are fundamental pillars of our radiological protection strategy. Our goal is to ensure that all staff are properly trained to operate equipment safely and effectively, reducing risks for both patients and professionals.
- We train healthcare personnel in the correct and safe use of equipment that emits ionizing radiation.
- We teach techniques to reduce radiation exposure without compromising the quality of diagnoses or treatments.
We are prepared to act effectively in any exceptional situation. Our protocols ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the environment.
- Clear protocols to protect patients and healthcare personnel in exceptional situations.
- Procedures for the safe disposal of radioactive materials, ensuring environmental care.
Our commitment to safety includes strict adherence to all regulations related to radiation use. We work closely with regulatory bodies to guarantee the highest standards.
- We ensure compliance with national and international regulations related to radiation use.
- We actively collaborate with regulatory bodies to maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.