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Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA) 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
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures
Awareness of HCAHPS
Accurate Patient Identification
Maintain Sterile Field
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy
Use proper body mechanics
Use of transfer/lifting Devices
Infection Control
Universal Precautions
Follow Sterile and Aseptic technique
Isolation Precautions
Minimize fall risks
Crash Cart
Defibrillator
Care of patient in Restraints
Patient /Family education
Ensures HIPAA compliance
PREPARE FOR PATIENT EXAMINATION:

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 *
Review patient medical record/ history
Review abnormal or missing lab values (eGFR, Beta-hCG)
Assist Radiologist in Abdominal exam
Assist Radiologist in Thoracic exam
Assist Radiologist in musculoskeletal exam
Assist Radiologist with peripheral vascular exam
Assist Radiologist with neurological exam
Assist with breast and axillae exam
Oxygen delivery device
Pulse oximetry
Assist with urinary catheterization
Assist with venipuncture
Monitor IV lines
Participate in administration of moderate/conscious sedation as prescribed
VITAL SIGNS:

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 *
Obtain and assess manual blood pressure
Assess and administer oxygen therapy
Assess and monitor heart rate
Assess and monitor pain
Assess for anxiety
MEDICATION AND MONITORING:

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 *
Administer Contrast Agents as prescribed
Administer radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed
Monitor for side effects or complications of medications
Document Fluoroscopy time and radiation dose
GASTROINTESTINAL STUDIES:

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 *
Esophageal Study
Swallow function test
Upper GI study
Post-operative study(bariatric study, anastomosis check)
Small bowel study
Enema with barium, air, or water contrast
Nasogastric tube placement
Enteric tube evaluation and verification
T-Tube Cholangiogram
GENITOURINARY STUDIES:

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 *
Antegrade urography through existing catheter
Cystography (not voiding)
Retrograde urethrography
Voiding cystography/cystourethrography
Urinary diversion study (loopography)
Hysterosalpingography imaging
Hysterosalpingography- procedure and imaging
INVASIVE NONVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH IMAGE

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 *
Therapeutic bursa aspiration and or injection
Diagnostic joint aspiration
Therapeutic joint injection
Arthrography (radiography, CT and MR)
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
Lumbar puncture without injection
Lumbar puncture for myelography or cisternography
Cervical imaging
Thoracic imaging
Lumbar myelography
Thoracentesis with or without catheter
Placement of catheter for pneumothorax
Paracentesis with or without catheter
Abscess, fistula, or sinus tract study
Percutaneous drainage with or without placement of catheter
Removal of percutaneous drainage catheter(tunneled or non-tunneled)
Change of percutaneous tube or drainage catheter
Injection of Sentinel node localization
Biopsy thyroid
Biopsy superficial lymph node
Biopsy liver (non-targeted)
Biopsy superficial soft tissue mass
INVASIVE VASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH IMAGE GUIDANCE

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 *
Peripheral insertion of central venous catheter (PICC Placement)
Insertion of non-tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Central Venous catheter removal
Extremity Venography
Perform CT post-processing
Perform MR post-processing
Evaluate images for diagnostic quality
Review imaging procedures
Communicate observations to supervising radiologist
WORK SETTING:

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 hospital
Large/regional teaching facility
Outpatient
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE/REGISTRATIONS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 2: 1) Yes 2) No *
BLS
ACLS
PALS
ARRT
ARRT (Vascular Interventional)
Fluoroscopy
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)