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The radiology departments have enormous obstacles providing particular services to reach an acceptable level of patient satisfaction. There is several consideration regarding radiation- induced deterministic consequences on patients and medical professionals during radiology procedures. Among the various challenges posed are; the lack of quality assurance procedures, the use of incorrect techniques, and the improper or non-usage of radiation protective tools and increase workload are the main causes of deterministic injuries. The study aimed to assess and identify the critical problems and difficulties faced by radio technologists in specific Libyan hospitals. The study's target population was Libyan radiology technologists. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Where 95 questionnaires were distributed to the selected governmental hospitals and private clinics from March to May 2021. The collected data were analyzed using the Microsoft Word Excel program. According to the findings, the most frequent problems encountered by radiology technicians in hospitals are the absence of quality control tests (79 per cent), a lack of protective gear (57 per cent), working in an environment without adequate radiation protection (more than half), and a lack of A thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) devices (87 per cent). Our investigation of the radiology departments of Libyan hospitals revealed several issues and problems that have a detrimental impact on workflow and the quality of care and service delivery. The proper authorities should implement the necessary improvements.