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CT Technologist Skills Checklist

A Tribute To Nurses
 

The purpose of the following checklist is to assist in matching your skills with available assignments in order to meet both your needs and the needs of our client facilities. Please select the appropriate number for each skill level, patient care situation, or type of equipment.

Level of Experience:

  1. Theory, No Practice
  2. Intermittent Experience
  3. One/Two Year Consistent Experience
  4. Very Experienced, Able to Perform Without Supervision
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AGE SPECIFIC CARE
Please indicate the level of experience with which you provide care for each age group in this specialty area.

 
A
B
C
D
Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-School (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent (12-18 years)
Young Adult (18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)

 

SKILLS
A
B
C
D
Patient Groups        
  Neonate
  Infant
  Pediatric
  Adolescent
  Adult
  Geriatric
 
Education        
  Communication with patient regarding procedure
  Age Specific Criteria Considerations
  Pre/Post Assessment of Patient
  Patient Identification
 
Positioning        
  Collimation
  Anatomical Position
  Correct Label Body Part
  Correct Film Size
  Proper Breathing Intruction
  Cross Sectional Anatomy
 
Radiation Safety        
  Entrance Dose Chart
  Familiar with Radiation Safety Manual
  Monitoring Devices
  Shielding-Patient/Tech/Visitor
 
Equipment        
  Magnification
  Computer Reconstruction/Reformatting
    2D
    3D
  Density Control
  CT Angio
  Digital vs. Analog
  Computer Processing
  Power Injectors
  Archiving
    Optical Disks
    Magnetic Tapes
 
Quality Control        
  Calibration of Equipment
  Troubleshooting
  Problem Solving
  Film Size/Type for Exam
  Image Control
  ID Markers/Artificial
  Repeat/Rejection Rate
  Calibration
 
Processor        
  Startup Protocols-Film Densitometer/Sensitometer
  Cleaning Processors (Crossovers)
 
Darkroom        
  Cassette Cleaning
  Chemical Preparation Testing
  Exposed Film Bin Testing
  Film Fog Testing
  Copier Operation
  Safelight Testing
 
Infection Control        
  Sterile Technique
  Universal/Standard Precautions
  Handling/Cleaning/Disposal of Contaminated Equipment
 
Record Maintenance        
  Film Library
  Release of Information
  Record Retention
  RIS/HIS Competence
  Downtime Procedures
  Manual Records System Log
 
Patient asd        
  Body Mechanics
  Vital Signs
  Crash Cart Familiarity
  IV Maintenance
  Medication Administration
  Oxygen Utilization
  Monitoring Equipment
    EKG
    Pulse Oximeter
  Patient Safety
  Patient Restraints
  Conscious Sedation
 
Preparation of Contrast Media        
  Proper Contrast Utilization
  Preparation/Administration of Contrast Media
  Oral Contrast
  Lower GI Contrast
  Documentation of Reactions
 
Other        
  Documentation
  Scheduling

I affirm that the above information is an accurate summary of my current clinical skills.
Name: Date:

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