When/ Where/ How?
When do you complete a STARS report?
When there is a Near Miss or when there is Any outcome that is NOT Expected.
If an order doesn't have a physician's signature?
Do not proceed. Contact the ordering physician's office for a corrected order.
The closest eyewash station? How do you use it?
Know the location.
Plumbed: Flush for 15 minutes.
Bottle: Until the bottle is empty.
About your hand hygiene practice...
Foam in/ foam out
Wash hands before and after gloving
What dose reduction processes are in place?
Weight based techniques
Where do you find the hospital's policy and procedures manual?
On the intranet under "Clinical" then "Resources"
If the order is handwritten and it is not legible?
Contact the ordering physician's office for a clear order.
The nearest fire pull alarm?
Know the location
How lead aprons are inspected (How/Who/When)...
Annual inspection by the trained techs and physicist and it's tracked at ApronHub.com
What MRI safety zones do we have?
Zone 1: In the magnet room
Zone 2: Tech control area
Zone 3: Patient staging area
Zone 4: The rest of the hospital
How do you access the MSDS?
On the intranet under "Support Departments" then "Safety, Security, Parking"
If there is a change in your patient's condition or status?
Ask for help from your staff, call the code (Blue, Rapid, or Etc.) per protocol.
The nearest O2 shut-off valve? What is the process?
Know the location.
Only shut off with the authorization of the House Supervisor and after ALL patients are switched over to portable O2.
How often do you have a fire drill...
Quarterly
What is the process of disinfecting surfaces in the exam room or the equipment...
Sani-Cloths
2 min contact time for the purple top (wet time)
How does someone schedule an imaging exam?
Through Central Scheduling (x2-8888)
If your patient is having an adverse reaction to contrast? How do you report it?
Attend to the patient and call code per protocol. Complete a STARS report and notify the radiologist and the patient's RN.
The closest crash cart (Peds and Adult)?
Know the location
How team members are included in the equipment selection process...
Ask for opinions and suggestions. (Technology assessment)
What competencies are required for your job...
ARRT, Florida CRT, 90 day comp, eLearning
How do you identify a patient BEFORE administrating any medications, tests/exams or procedures?
2 patient identifiers (Full Name and DOB via wristband). NEVER the patient's room number!
If you identify a safety concern?
Complete a STARS report and immediately notify your lead, supervisor, and/ or manager.
The nearest fire exit and extinguisher? How do you use it?
Know the location.
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What is done to maintain, inspect and test imaging equipment...
QA schedule and regular PMs
How do you handle patient/ parent complaints?
Attempt to deescalate 1st. Use your chain of command.