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Interventional Radiology Technician Checklist

GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Advanced directives
Supervisory or Charge experience
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures
Awareness of HCAHPS
Accurate Patient Identification
Maintain Sterile Field
Use proper body mechanics
Use of transfer/lifting Devices
Infection Control
Universal Precautions
Isolation Precautions
Minimize fall risks
Crash Cart
Defibrillator
Care of patient in Restraints
Obtain Vital Signs
Patient/Family education
Ensures HIPAA compliance
SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Allen Test
BP non-invasive/ invasive
Doppler
Lead Placement EKG
Hemodynamic monitoring
Intubation (Assist with)
Interpretation of coagulation status
Recording cases/ documentation
Radial, brachial, femoral, pedal pulse checks
Recognition and management of hematoma
Set up Oxygen Devices
Suction
Waveform assessment
DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Angioplasty/ Stent
Aortogram
AV/ Fistulas
Brachial Arteriogram
Carotid Arteriogram
Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Coiling
Endografts
Embolic Protection Devices
Femoral Arteriogram
Gelfoam
Panning Table
Pulmonary Arteriogram
PVA
Moving Image Intensifier
Renal Arteriogram
Scrub Diagnostic Procedures
Scrub Interventional Procedures
Selective Radiographs
Specimen Radiographs
TIPPS Procedure
Thrombolysis
Thrombectomy
Venogram
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLY MANAGEMENT:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Manage and troubleshoot equipment
ACT Machine
AngioSeal
Femostop/ C-clamp
Hemochron
PerCLose
Power Injectors
VasoSeal
PACEMAKERS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Temporary Epicardial Transthoracic Pacing
Temporary External Transvenous Pacing
Permanent Pacemaker/ACID
CARE PROVIDED IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiogenic Shock
Emergency Defibrillation/Cardioversion
Embolism
Pneumothorax
Vasovagal Response
DOCUMENTATION:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Allscripts
Cerner
Epic
McKesson
Meditech
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE/REGISTRATIONS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1(Yes) or 2(No): 1) Yes 2) No *
BLS
ACLS
PALS
ARRT
AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Newborn / neonate (birth-30 days)
Infant (31 days-1 year)
Toddler (ages 2-3 years)
Preschool (ages 4-5 years)
School age (ages 6-12 years)
Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)
Young adult (ages 22-39 years)
Adult (ages 40-64 years)
Older adult (ages 65-79 years)
Elderly (ages 80+ years)