X-ray Lady

The one group you forgot to mention is the X-ray Technologist. I am waiting by the door with my portable x-ray machine. Waiting to hear the doctor mention, Let's get a Chest X-ray for tube position. Now all the nurses and other staff try to leave the room as the portable is wheeled in. Can't get close enough because the "Code Cart" is in the way. Move the cart, give the Resp. Tech. a lead apron. Try to lift or roll the patient to get the x-ray plate under him. No help, everyone is afraid to come back in until I leave. R. T. helps lift and stabilize the breathing tube. People are asking me to hurry, I know the patient needs more everything, just another 30 seconds. X-RAY!!!! Leave NOW! Ok, image is good, doctor is looking at the digital image, tube is not low enough, damn. Respiratory repositions the tube, good thing we left the plate in place, all the staff is back in the room assisting the patient, taping IV lines, giving medications, and I am in the way with my great big machine. Yes, I will leave as soon as the doctor is happy with the tube placement. Time for the next Chest X-ray. X-RAY!!! Leave Now! I am done. Come on back in, doctor is happy with the placement. The tube is taped in place. We roll the patient to get out the plate as the code continues around me. I take my Portable X-ray machine and lead apron out in the hall. I say a prayer as I wipe down my equipment. Dear Lord, I know this person's life is in your hands. Your will be done. Amen.