Unit of competency Outline

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Support the medical imaging professional

Support the medical imaging professional

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAHA026
State Code
AVA86
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
060199 - Medical Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct activities essential for the functioning of a medical imaging environment, including, specialist cleaning, stock maintenance and set-up requirements.This unit applies to workers assisting a medical imaging professional in a hospital or community based setting. It does not equip a worker to perform medical imaging. All work should be performed under direction and supervision as determined by a medical imaging professional. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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
  • 1.4 Safely transport mobile X-ray and ultrasound equipment
  • 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 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 Assist with client and process needs 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
  • 5.4 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD187 HLTMI302B Support the medical imaging professional Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEI25 HLTAHA046 Support the medical imaging professional Unit of competency