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Essential Competencies
Introduction
Legislation, Standards and Ethics
Equipment and Materials
Diagnostic Examinations and Radiation Treatment
Safe Practice
Relationship with Patients
Records and Reporting
The work of M.R.T.s entails the use of a wide range of equipment and materials. M.R.T.s must be cognizant of the functions, capabilities, specifications and hazards of materials and equipment being used in the course of their practice.
Essential Competency:
M.R.T.s must have the knowledge, skills and judgment to select the appropriate equipment and materials for procedures ordered by a physician (or other health care practitioners listed in the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act), to make determinations as to their quality, serviceability, and operability, and to take any corrective actions required to meet standards set by legislation, facility policies and manufacturers’ guidelines.
M.R.T.s must be able to prepare or construct personalized devices and materials where required. M.R.T.s must be skilled in making safe, efficient and effective use of resources to produce the desired examination information or treatment effects.
Indicators
All M.R.T.s must:
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ensure the room is prepared for the procedure specified in the order; |
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select and set up the equipment and materials needed for the procedure specified in the order; |
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select the correct substances to be administered orally, by injection or inhalation, or through or into the rectum or artificial opening of the body, as required; |
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prepare diagnostic or therapeutic substances as required; |
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conduct or ensure that the required quality control tests on each piece of equipment and any materials used in the ordered procedure have been conducted correctly, according to the applicable legislation and the facility policies and manufacturers’ guidelines; |
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determine if the results of the quality control tests are acceptable; |
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if quality control tests are not within acceptable limits, take corrective action to ensure that the standards set by legislation, facility policies and manufacturers’ guidelines are met; |
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determine, set and verify the technique and protocol to be used in the procedure; |
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verify all required immobilization and/or beam modification devices; and |
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make use of appropriate shielding devices; |
In addition, all M.R.T.s in the specialties of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine must:
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construct immobilization devices and/or beam modification devices as required; |
In addition, all M.R.T.s in the specialty of magnetic resonance must:
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administer and follow the necessary safety precautions for entry to the magnet room; |
In addition, all M.R.T.s in the specialty of nuclear medicine must:
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dispose of expired, unused or contaminated eluate, radioactive materials and all administrative devices in accordance with legislation and established safety protocols; and |
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store radiopharmaceuticals according to manufacturers’ specifications. |
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