Unit of competency Outline
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Support the medical imaging professional
Support the medical imaging professional
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTMI302B
HLTMI302B
State Code
WD187
WD187
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/07/2012
Field of Education
060199 - Medical Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/07/2012
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
Notes
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
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Supervision refers to:
Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position
The 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 allows
Nature 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 team
A 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
Medical imaging equipmentmay include:
Equipment required for the following procedures:
general radiography
mammography
fluoroscopy
CT scanning
MRI scanning
ultrasound
angiography
bone densitometry
Darkroom facilities
Work stations and digitisers
Infection control requirements may include:
Use of appropriate cleaning chemicals
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment
Appropriate handling of sharps
Appropriate handling of body products
Effective personal protection, such as hand washing
Organisation protocols may include:
Stock requisition protocols
Stock rotation protocols
Nature of stock appropriate for handling by medical imaging assistants, e.g. general supplies rather than interventional radiology supplies
Medical imaging supplies may include:
Film supplies
Chemistry supplies
Radiographic stocks
Other client and process needs may include:
Awareness of drainage lines during transfer and movement
Awareness of intravenous lines during transfer and movement
Dealing with sharps
Dealing with biological waste
Radiation protection principles may include
A hierarchy of measures, including:
avoidance of exposure, where practicable
adoption of safe work practices (e.g. closing doors)
and where other means of controlling exposure are not practicable, the use of personal protective equipment
Awareness of 'controlled' or 'supervised' areas with appropriate working rules
Personal protective equipment in a medical imaging environment may include:
Personal radiation monitor and dosimeter
Lead/rubber apron
Lead thyroid collars
Lead gloves
Face shielding
Gloves and gowns
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.
Supervision refers to:
Instructing, advising, and monitoring another person in order to ensure safe and effective performance in carrying out the duties of their position
The 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 allows
Nature 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 team
A 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
Medical imaging equipmentmay include:
Equipment required for the following procedures:
general radiography
mammography
fluoroscopy
CT scanning
MRI scanning
ultrasound
angiography
bone densitometry
Darkroom facilities
Work stations and digitisers
Infection control requirements may include:
Use of appropriate cleaning chemicals
Use of appropriate personal protective equipment
Appropriate handling of sharps
Appropriate handling of body products
Effective personal protection, such as hand washing
Organisation protocols may include:
Stock requisition protocols
Stock rotation protocols
Nature of stock appropriate for handling by medical imaging assistants, e.g. general supplies rather than interventional radiology supplies
Medical imaging supplies may include:
Film supplies
Chemistry supplies
Radiographic stocks
Other client and process needs may include:
Awareness of drainage lines during transfer and movement
Awareness of intravenous lines during transfer and movement
Dealing with sharps
Dealing with biological waste
Radiation protection principles may include
A hierarchy of measures, including:
avoidance of exposure, where practicable
adoption of safe work practices (e.g. closing doors)
and where other means of controlling exposure are not practicable, the use of personal protective equipment
Awareness of 'controlled' or 'supervised' areas with appropriate working rules
Personal protective equipment in a medical imaging environment may include:
Personal radiation monitor and dosimeter
Lead/rubber apron
Lead thyroid collars
Lead gloves
Face shielding
Gloves and gowns
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Radiation and magnetic field safety requirements must be demonstrated in the workplace
It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situations and settings
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health service units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include:
access to appropriate workplace where assessment can take place
simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
relevant organisation policy, protocols and procedures
Method of assessment may include:
Observation in the workplace
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario analysis
Questioning
Role play simulation
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
This unit will be most appropriately assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Radiation and magnetic field safety requirements must be demonstrated in the workplace
It is recommended that assessment or information for assessment will be conducted or gathered over a period of time and cover the normal range of workplace situations and settings
Where, for reasons of safety, space, or access to equipment and resources, assessment takes place away from the workplace, the assessment environment should represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other health service units of competency is encouraged
Resources required for assessment include:
access to appropriate workplace where assessment can take place
simulation of realistic workplace setting for assessment
relevant organisation policy, protocols and procedures
Method of assessment may include:
Observation in the workplace
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario analysis
Questioning
Role play simulation
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB981 | HLTMI302A | Support the medical imaging professional | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA86 | HLTAHA026 | Support the medical imaging professional | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J064 | HLT32412 | Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance | Qualification |
| J088 | HLT42512 | Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance | Qualification |
| J065 | HLT32512 | Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | Qualification |