National Center for Healthcare Apprenticeships (NCHA)

On-the-job Training

• Provide patient intake, comfort, preparation and assistance with procedures
  • Greet and receive patients. Check patient's ID. Explain procedure to patient
  • Move and/or assist patients onto table in accordance with departmental procedures
  • Position patients according to department's procedure manual
  • Provide for the patient's comfort during the procedures
• Consult with and Assist the Interventional Radiologist
  • Review history and pertinent images with designated Interventional Radiologist to assure appropriate application of procedure
  • Discuss plan and equipment necessary for the procedure
  • Assist physician with specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures by handling equipment, preparing procedure and instrument trays, prepping and explaining procedures to patients and other related tasks under the Supervision of an Interventional R
• Provide Safe And Accurate Operation Of Equipment And Applications For Patient
  • Provide radiation protection in accordance with regulations. Select accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis
  • Operate extremely technical imaging equipment and apply ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with standard operating procedures, according to departmental policies, procedures/protocols and as appropriate for the particular patient
  • Perform diagnostic & therapeutic procedures, utilizing image-guided surgical procedures, sterile technique and radiographic technique
  • Operate Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment to obtain radiographic images
  • Critique radiographs for quality and accuracy
  • Select and archive images for permanent patient record
  • Respond effectively to patient care emergencies
  • Utilize universal precautions when working with patients at all times. Set up and maintain a sterile field by using sterile technique; open sterile procedures trays where applicable