Workload, Self-Efficacy, and Radiation Safety Practices Among Radiologic Technologists in Selected Private Hospitals in Laguna

Radiologic technologists in private hospitals often face a clinical environment that is both physically demanding and mentally challenging. With increasing patient volume, extended working hours, and limited staffing, they are required to perform efficiently while ensuring accurate imaging and strict adherence to radiation safety protocols. The pressure to maintain productivity while minimizing radiation exposure can affect their confidence in performing tasks and their ability to apply safety practices consistently. As a result, workload and self-efficacy become increasingly important determinants of performance in ensuring critical factors influencing their compliance with radiation safety protocols. This study examined 55 radiologic technologists in selected private hospitals in Laguna to determine the levels of workload, self-efficacy, and radiation safety practices, and to identify the relationships among these variables. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected through a validated self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using weighted mean and Pearson’s r correlation coefficient. Results showed that radiologic technologists experienced a very high workload (3.15), demonstrated very high self-efficacy (3.39), and exhibited highly practiced radiation safety protocols (3.55). No significant relationship was found between workload and self-efficacy, and between workload and radiation safety practices. However, a significant relationship was found between self-efficacy and radiation safety practices. The study concluded that self-efficacy significantly influences the consistency of radiation safety practices, while workload does not have a significant effect. It is recommended that radiologic technologists strengthen their self-efficacy through continuous training, while hospital administrators and department heads improve workload management and reinforce safety protocols through monitoring and institutional support. The study concluded that radiologic technologists experienced a very high workload, particularly due to unbalanced staff-to-patient ratios, while maintaining very high self-efficacy and strong adherence to radiation safety protocols. Workload was not found to significantly influence self-efficacy or radiation safety practices; however, self-efficacy showed a significant relationship with the implementation of radiation safety measures. These findings suggest that confidence and competence play an important role in promoting consistent safety compliance. It is recommended that radiologic technologists continue participating in training and professional development programs to strengthen self-efficacy. Department heads and hospital administrators should improve staffing and scheduling strategies, reinforce radiation safety monitoring, and provide continuous institutional support. Future studies should include larger samples and explore additional factors such as organizational culture, leadership, job satisfaction, and training effectiveness that may influence radiation safety practices.