Diagnostic Imaging Specialty (Great Lakes Eye Consultants)
Competency-based
ONET: 29-2034.00
1
Years
56
Skills
258h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Onboarding/Orientation
- Onboarding/Orientation
- Physics of ultrasound.
- Ultrasonic systems.
- Ultrasonic systems.
- A-scan ultrasonography.
- A-scan ultrasonography.
- B-scan ultrasonography.
- B-scan ultrasonography.
- UBM ultrasonography.
- UBM ultrasonography.
- Anterior segment UBM
- Anterior segment UBM
- Quantitative analysis of anterior segment UBM
- Quantitative analysis of anterior segment UBM
- Anatomy of anterior segment of the eye.
- Practical analysis of Q-UBM.
- Practical analysis of Q-UBM.
- Artifacts of Q-UBM.
- Artifacts of Q-UBM.
- Q-UBM in short eyes.
- AS Optical Coherence Tomography
- AS Optical Coherence Tomography
- Biomechanical model of the eye
- Biomechanical model of the eye
- Q-UBM in narrow angle eyes
- Q-UBM in narrow angle eyes
- Q-UBM in posterior volume enlargement syndrome
- Q-UBM in iris plateau syndrome
- Q-UBM in iris plateau syndrome
- Q-UBM in myopia
- Q-UBM in myopia
- Q-UBM in normal tension glaucoma
- Q-UBM in normal tension glaucoma
- Review and quality of ultrasound images
- Review and quality of ultrasound images
- Review and quality of optical images
- Review and quality of optical images
- Review and evaluate AS reconstruction
- Technical issues with ultrasound equipment
- Technical issues with ultrasound equipment
On-the-job training
- Be able to perform, understand and analyze ultrasound and optical diagnostic images of the anterior segment of the eye.
- Review and evaluate ultrasound images to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Review and evaluate optical images to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Review and evaluate computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Physics of ultrasound.
- Ultrasonic systems.
- A-scan ultrasonography.
- B-scan ultrasonography.
- UBM ultrasonography.
- Anterior segment UBM – very high frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy.
- Quantitative analysis of anterior segment UBM (ultrasound biomicroscopy) standard Q-UBM.
- Anatomy of anterior segment of the eye.
- Practical analysis of Q-UBM.
- Artifacts of Q-UBM.
- Q-UBM in short eyes.
- Anterior segment OCT – AS Optical Coherence Tomography
- Biomechanical model of the eye
- Q-UBM in narrow angle eyes
- Q-UBM in posterior volume enlargement syndrome
- Q-UBM in iris plateau syndrome
- Q-UBM in myopia
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the eyes and body for diagnostic purposes.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Operate mobile ultrasound equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient bedside.
- Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
- Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
- Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
- Position patients for treatment or examination.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Process medical images.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards.
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Monitor patient's conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Determine patients x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
- Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
- Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
- Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
- Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
- Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
- Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Monitor patient's conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
- Move patients to or from treatment areas.
- Transport patients to or from exam rooms.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
- Prepare medications or medical solutions.
- Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
- Assist patients with vision activities.
- Provide assistance in low vision patients.
- Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
- Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
- Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
- Train medical providers.
- Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
- Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.
- Manage healthcare operations.
- Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
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