Interventional Radiology

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Name *

Last 4 digits of SSN *

Phone *

Email *

Proficiency Scale

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

General Tasks

Admit patient to pre-procedure holding *

Complete assessments, obtain family history & risk factors *

Start peripheral IV *

Complete pre-procedure checklist *

Transport pre-procedure patient to the Lab *

Transport post-procedure patient to in-hospital units *

Procedures

Cerebral Angiogram Prepare *

Cerebral Angiogram Assist *

Lower Extremity Angiogram Prepare *

Lower Extremity Angiogram Assist *

Upper Extremity Angiogram Prepare *

Upper Extremity Angiogram Assist *

Ultrasound Guided Biopsy Assist *

CT Scan Guided Biopsy Prepare *

CT Scan Guided Biopsy Assist *

Liver Biopsy and Embolization Prepare *

Liver Biopsy and Embolization Assist *

Prepare and Assist with Line Placement Broviac *

Prepare and Assist with Line Placement Groshong *

Prepare and Assist with Line Placement Hickman *

Prepare and Assist with Line Placement PICC *

Prepare and Assist with Line Placement PortaCath *

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Prepare *

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Assist *

Temporary Hemodialysis Shunt Placement Prepare *

Temporary Hemodialysis Shunt Placement Assist *

Permanent Hemodialysis Shunt Placement Prepare *

Permanent Hemodialysis Shunt Placement Assist *

AV Fistula/Shunt Declotting Prepare *

AV Fistula/Shunt Declotting Assist *

Vertebroplasty Prepare *

Vertebroplasty Assist *

Lumbar Puncture Prepare *

Lumbar Puncture Assist *

Myelogram Prepare *

Myelogram Assist *

Provide care for the post-procedure patient *

Cardiovascular Tasks

Assess heart sounds and peripheral pulses *

Interpret arrhythmias *

Perform CPR *

Perform defibrillation *

Participate as a team member in resuscitation *

Pulmonary Tasks

Assess lung sounds *

Set up oxygen devices *

Obtain pulse oximetry reading *

Interpret ABG *

Use Ambu bag *

Assist with intubation *

Assist with chest tube insertion *

Provide care for the patient with mechanical ventilation *

Medications Administration

Titrate vasoactive drugs *

Calculate mcg/min and mcg/kg/min *

Use IV infusion pump to calculate drug doses *

Administer IV dopamine *

Administer IV nitroglycerine *

Administer IV dobutamine (Dobutrex) *

Administer IV lidocaine *

Administer IV diltiazem (Cardizem) *

Administer IV epinephrine *

Administer IV atropine *

Administer IV heparin *

Administer IV benzodiazepines (Valium, Versed, Ativan) *

Administer IV propofol (Diprivan) *

Administer IV neuromuscular blocking agents (Pavulon, Norcuron) *

Administer IV narcotics (morphine, fentanyl) *

Pain/Wound Management

Assess pain level/tolerance *

Care of patient with anesthesia/analgesia *

Care of patient with IV conscious sedation *

Care of patient with narcotic analgesia *

Care of patient with patient controlled analgesia (PCA pump) *

Assess surgical wound status with/without drain(s) *

Care of patient with sterile dressing changes *

Care of patient with FemoStop device *

Assessment of VasoSeal, AngioSeal, PerClose success *

Age-Specific Practice Criteria

Pediatric (1-18 years) *

Adolescents (12 - 18 years) *

Adult (19 - 65 years) *

Older adults (Older than 65 years) *

Experience with Age Groups

Calculate body weight to verify correct dosing of medication *

Assess immunization status for pediatric and adolescent *

Set age-appropriate short-term and long-term goals in care planning *

Provide age-appropriate education, considering possible vision and hearing impairment for Older than 65 years *

Interventional Radiology

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