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PET Scan 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 *
HIPAA Regulations
National Patient Safety Goals
Awareness of HCAHPS scores
Electronic Medical Record
Accurate Patient Identification
Proper body mechanics
Technique to preserve respect and dignity for patients
Introduction of self prior to providing care
PATIENT CARE:

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 *
Fall risk assessment/prevention
Venipunctures/IV insertion
Vital Signs
Appropriate contrast Media
Anaphylactic reactions
Side effects
Shielding
Radiation safety
Obtain consent
ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) standards
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 *
Head
Neck
Spine
Heart
Coronary artery angiography
Vena Cava
Calcium scoring
Lungs
PE study
Lung nodule study
Abdomen
Kidneys
Appendicitis
Bladder
Liver
Pancreas
Spleen
Pelvis
Urology
Musculoskeletal
Arms
Hands
Feet
Legs
Shoulder
SI Joints
Hips
Trauma
Aspirations
Biopsies
Drainages
Image archiving
Quality Control Equipment
Wipe Test
Dose Calibrator management
Generator management
INFECTION CONTROL:

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 *
Hand hygiene
Precautions associated with PPE (transmission, contact, airborne, droplet)
Universal Precautions
Negative-pressure room
Prevention and protocols for HAIs (CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP)
Prevention and protocols for MRSA, C.DIFF, Sepsis, etc.
WORK SETTING 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 *
Acute care hospital
Long term care
Rehabilitation center
Home health/private duty
Hospice
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)