Diagnostic Imaging Specialty (Radiology Specialist)
Competency-based
ONET: 29-2034.00
38
Skills
689h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Neuroanatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Neurodiagnostic Procedures
- EEG Applications
- EEG Pre-Clinical Preparation (LAB) (8hrs/6 weeks, + Lec)
- Principles of EEG
- Principles of Electricity and Electrical Safety
- EEG Instrumentation 1
- EEG Procedures and Pathology 1
- EEG Instrumentation 2
- EEG Quality Control
- EEG Clinical Practice 1 (16 hrs/14 week)
- EEG Clinical Practice 2 (16 hrs/12 weeks)
- EEG Procedures and Pathology 2
- EEG Procedures and Pathology 3
- EEG Procedures and Pathology 4
On-the-job training
- Check quality of diagnostic images.
- Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient bedside.
- Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, 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 x-rays or other 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 patients 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 patients 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 hygiene or daily living activities.
- Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled 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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