Unit of competency Outline

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Support the medical imaging professional

Support the medical imaging professional

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMI302A
State Code
WB981
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/07/2011
Field of Education
060199 - Medical Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
11/07/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required by the worker to conduct activities essential for the functioning of a medical imaging environment, including, specialist cleaning, stock maintenance and set-up requirementsThese activities are relevant for medical imaging units in hospital or community based settings
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to set-up for medical imaging
  • 1.1 Assist with examination room preparation and tidiness
  • 1.2 Refill medical imaging paper printer and film printer
  • 1.3 Assist with the maintenance of hard copy film processor, as directed
  • 1.4 Safely transport mobile X-ray and ultrasound equipment, where required
  • 1.5 Identify and report perceived equipment issues to the appropriate person
2. Clean medical imaging equipment and environment within scope of responsibility
  • 2.1 Clean medical imaging equipment using appropriate materials and according to manufacturer's requirements when requested and according to instructions from a medical imaging professional
  • 2.2 Clean examination rooms as required
  • 2.3 Contribute to the maintenance of a tidy and clean medical imaging environment
  • 2.4 Conduct cleaning according to infection control requirements
  • 2.5 Document cleaning processes according to organisation protocols
  • 2.6 Use and dispose of cleaning materials and other waste according to manufacturer and organisation guidelines
3. Maintain medical imaging stock
  • 3.1 Maintain levels of disposable stock according to organisation protocols
  • 3.2 Monitor medical imaging supplies and order where required
  • 3.3 Maintain adequate stocks of clean linen
  • 3.4 Monitor oxygen cylinders and order when required
4. Provide client support for the imaging process
  • 4.1 Assist the medical imaging professional with client transfers and movement in a manner consistent with safety requirements, medical imaging requirements, relevant lifting policies and infection control requirements according to instructions from a medical imaging professional
  • 4.2 Where required, assist with other client and process needs (as identified in the Range Statement) during the medical imaging process under the direction of the medical imaging professional
  • 4.3 Ensure own actions do not compromise sterile field
5. Work safely in a medical radiation environment
  • 5.1 Work in a manner consistent with radiation protection principles
  • 5.2 Comply with organisation's radiation management plan
  • 5.3 Use required personal protective equipment and personal monitoring in the medical imaging environment
54 Comply with all safety signs in the medical imaging environment
  • 5.5 Report any concerns about radiation safety according to organisation protocols
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD187 HLTMI302B Support the medical imaging professional Unit of competency
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