Bone Densitometry Technician Skills Checklist

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GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Advanced directives123
Charge or Supervisor experience123
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures123
Awareness of HCAHPS123
Accurate Patient Identification123
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy123
Use proper body mechanics123
Use of transfer/lifting Devices123
Infection Control123
Universal Precautions123
Isolation Precautions123
Minimize fall risks123
Crash Cart123
Defibrillator123
Care of patient in Restraints123
Obtain Vital Signs123
Patient/Family education123
Ensures HIPAA compliance123
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Assesses patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration123
Adheres to radiation safety rules and standards123
Review patient medical record/ history123
Review abnormal or missing lab values123
Clean equipment between patients123
Prepare and set up patient rooms123
Daily archiving of DXA scans123
Obtain height and weight measurements123
Perform quality control scans and data analysis before patient scanning.123
Assist with bone mineral measurement equipment123
Ensure proper patient positioning123
Demonstrate proper alignment for procedure123
Ensure patient stability post procedure prior to mobilization123
Perform monitoring of radiofrequency during treatment123
Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images *quality, correct lead markers, and patient data123
EMR EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
PACS123
Epic Computerized charting123
Cerner123
Meditech123
McKesson123
Other computerized charting platform123
WORK SETTING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Acute Hospital123
Outpatient123
Small Facility123
Large/Regional Teaching Facility123
Clinic setting123
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE/REGISTRATIONS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1(Yes) or 2(No):

1) Yes
2) No *
BLS12
ACLS12
PALS12
ARRT12
Fluoroscopy License12
AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Newborn / neonate (birth-30 days)123
Infant (31 days-1 year)123
Toddler (ages 2-3 years)123
Preschool (ages 4-5 years)123
School age (ages 6-12 years)123
Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)123
Young adult (ages 22-39 years)123
Adult (ages 40-64 years)123
Older adult (ages 65-79 years)123
Elderly (ages 80+ years)123

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *