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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Supervision refers to: | Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their positionThe nature of supervision is flexible, underpinned by organisation protocols and may be conducted by various means, including:in person through use of electronic communications media, such as telephone or video conferencing, where appropriate and the task allowsNature of supervision will be determined by factors, such as:the task maturity of the person being supervised issues related to client condition the need to correct and develop non-clinical aspects such as time management, organisation requirements, communication skills, complexity of the task at hand and other factors supporting the provision of services and working within a teamA person under supervision may not require direct (immediate) and continuous personal interaction, but the method and frequency of supervision will be determined by the designated supervisor in the light of factors outlined above |
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Facility information management systemmayinclude: | Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)Radiation Information System (RIS)Hospital Information System (HIS)Electronic or paper-based systems |
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Communicate with relevant stakeholders may include: | Telephone contacts with wards:the day beforeon the dayTelephone contact with the client |
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Relevant medical imaging professionalmay include: | RadiographerRadiologistSonographerRadiology registrar Medical imaging nurse |
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Referral sources may include: | Medical practitionerAllied health practitioner (i.e. podiatrist, chiropractor or physiotherapist)DentistNurse practitioner |
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Client information requirements may include: | Previous medical imagesPrevious reportsPrinting filmsCopying medical images to CD or other electronic media Process CR cassettes after identification by the medical imaging professional |
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Preliminary interview may include: | Check correct clientReview preliminary preparation (e.g. diet) |
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Special needs of clientsmay include: | Requirement for hoistRequirement for interpreterChallenging behaviourAnxious clients |
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Additional preparations according to instructions of a medical imaging professionalmay include: | Provision of water for ultrasoundProvision of oral contrasts for CT |
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Radiation protection principles may include | A hierarchy of measures including:avoidance of exposure, where practicableadoption of safe work practices (e.g. closing doors)where other means of controlling exposure are not practicable, the use of personal protective equipmentAwareness of 'controlled' or 'supervised' areas with appropriate working rules |
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Personal protective equipment in a medical imaging environment may include: | Personal radiation monitor and dosimeterLead/rubber apronLead thyroid apronLead glovesFace shieldingGloves and gowns |
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