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Atellica® Sample Handler with IM (SI) Self-Guided Education Program Version 1.26 and Above

Atellica® Sample Handler with IM (SI) Self-Guided Education Program Version 1.26 and Above

This program is designed for medical technologists who need to reinforce their knowledge and skills to operate the Atellica Solution successfully. This course will take you through the different resources available to you, at any time, via a computer or the instrument itself, focusing on the PEPconnect e-learning content.

Atellica® Sample Handler with IM (SI) Self-Guided Education Program Welcome to the Atellica Solution Self-Guided Education Program. This program is designed for medical technologists who need to reinforce their knowledge and skills to operate the Atellica Solution successfully. This course will take you through the different resources available to you, at any time, via a computer or the instrument itself, focusing on the PEPconnect e-learning content. 1. Follow the recommended PEPconnect learning modules below Note: if you are using this program as a refresher course, you can skip the System Overview section. SI New Operator PEPconnect Plan System Overview ( estimated time to completion: 1 hr 15 minutes ) • ➢ Atellica® Solution Software Overview Online Training Version 1.26 and Above (20 minutes) ➢ Atellica® IM Analyzer Hardware Overview Online Training (25 minutes) ➢ Atellica® Sample Handler Hardware Overview Online Training (30 minutes) • Supply/Reagent Management ( estimated time to completion: 13 minutes ) ➢ Loading and Unloading Reagents on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video Version 1.26 and (4 minutes) Above ➢ Checking Supply and Waste Status on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video (1 minutes) ➢ Replacing Cuvettes on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video Version 1.26 and Above (2 minutes) ➢ Replacing Sample Tips on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video Version 1.26 and Above (2 minutes) ➢ Emptying the Solid Waste on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video Version 1.26 and Above (2 minutes) ➢ Emptying the Tip Tray Waste on the Atellica® IM Analyzer with Sample Handler Video (1 minutes) Version 1.26 and Above Quality Control ( estimated time to completion: 15 minutes ) • ➢ Creating QC Orders Manually on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid Version 1.26 and Above (3 minutes) ➢ Automatic QC Scheduling on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid Version 1.26 and Above (8 minutes) ➢ Reviewing QC Results on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid Version 1.26 and Above (2 minutes) ➢ Reviewing QC Results and Statistics on the Atellica® Solution – A Comprehensive Overview (10 minutes) SIEMENS Healthineers Job Aid Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 • Calibration ( estimated time to completion: 29 minutes ) ➢ Atellica® Solution Reagent Calibration Interval Training Interactive Video (5 minutes) ➢ Scanning MC TDEF Barcodes on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Job Aid Version 1.26 and (2 minutes) Above ➢ Printing Calibrator Barcodes on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid Version 1.26 and (2 minutes) Above ➢ C0 Adjust Pack Calibrations on the Atellica® CH Analyzer Job Aid Version 1.26 and (2 minutes) Above ➢ Reviewing Calibration Results on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid Version 1.26 and (8 minutes) Above ➢ Checking Calibrations Due on the Atellica® Solution – A Comprehensive Overview (10 Minutes) • Sample Processing ( estimated time to completion: 19 minutes ) ➢ Loading Samples into the Atellica® Sample Handler Video (2 minutes) ➢ Monitoring Sample Status on the Atellica® Sample Handler Job Aid Version 1.26 and (5 minutes) Above ➢ Creating Patient Orders Manually on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid Version 1.26 and (5 minutes) Above ➢ Viewing Order Status on the Worklist Screen on the Atellica® Solution Job Aid (7 minutes) Version 1.26 and Above • Maintenance (estimated time to completion: 8 minutes ) ➢ Inspecting and Emptying the Water Trap on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video Version (3 minutes) 1.26 and Above ➢ Inspecting and Emptying the Dryer on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video Version 1.26 (3 minutes) and Above ➢ Cleaning the Exterior of the Reagent Probes on the Atellica® IM Analyzer Video (2 minutes) Version 1.26 and Above • Troubleshooting (estimated time to completion: 63 minutes) ➢ Atellica® Solution Submitting Service Support Requests Online Training Version 1.26 (40 minutes) and Above ➢ Atellica® Solution How to Troubleshoot Errors Using the Operator Event Log Video (8 minutes) Version 1.26 and Above ➢ Atellica® Solution Rebooting Job Aid Version 1.26 and Above (15 minutes) SIEMENS Healthineers Page 2 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 2. Print the following resources available on PEPconnect by clicking on the links below: a. Atellica® Solution Competency Checklist Version 1.26 and Above b. Atellica® Solution Key Tasks for Basic Operation Job Aid Version 1.26 and Above 3. Using the Atellica Solution Competency Checklist, identify the competencies required for your role. Mark N/A if not applicable. Using the Atellica Solution Key Tasks for Basic Operation Job Aid, and the Online Help, complete the hands-on exercise on the next page of this document. We recommend performing the hands-on exercises under the guidance of a trained Key Operator. 4. Once you are comfortable with the basic tasks, you can enroll in the 2-hour instructor- led virtual (E-Live) training programs by clicking on Register Now on the NAM ECM schedule: a. Atellica Solution Version 1.26 and Above Calibration Virtual Training b. Atellica Solution Version 1.26 and Above Maintenance Virtual Training c. Atellica Solution Version 1.26 and Above Quality Control Virtual Training d. Atellica Solution Version 1.26 and Above Lab Evaluations Virtual Training SIEMENS Healthineers Page 3 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 Hands-on Exercise Explore the System Hardware and Software ( estimated time to completion: 10 minutes ) Sign into the System (if needed) 1. Look at the Tool Bar. What is your Atellica Solution software version? ____________________________________________________________________ 2. On the SH module, open a drawer until it is fully open, then close gently. 3. On the IM module, open the drawer below the module display. a. What supplies are loaded in this drawer? _____________________________________________________________ Select the Supply Needs tile > View All Supplies 4. What is the percentage of IM Wash (#8)? ____________________________________________________________________ 5. What is the percentage of the IM Cleaner (#9)? ____________________________________________________________________ For the following questions, access the On-Line Help (OLH) icon located on the Status bar. 6. Search Manually Mixing IM Reagents a) What is the minimum number of times IM reagent packs need to be mixed? _______________________________________________________________ 7. Save to Shortcuts 8. Search About Module Displays SIEMENS Healthineers Page 4 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 a. List an operator available function which can be performed from the analyzer specific module display. ____________________________________________________________ 9. Select Go Back button to return to the previous request. 10. Close OLH Checking your System Health (Status) 11. On the System Status Map, what is the status of each module on your system? a. _____________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________ c. _____________________________________________ 12. What color is currently displayed on your visual status light? __________________________________________________________________ a. What does the color displayed indicate? (OLH: About Visible Status Light) ____________________________________________________________ Reagent and Supply Management ( estimated time to completion: 20-30 minutes) Reagent Overview At the Dashboard, select the Reagent Needs tile 1. In the Reagent Needs, are there any reagents listed? ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Review one reagent listed on this screen. SIEMENS Healthineers Page 5 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 a. Under the Reason column, what is the reason listed for this reagent in this screen. __________________________________________________________ b. How many packs do you need to load for this reagent? __________________________________________________________ Supplies Overview From the Dashboard, select the Supply Needs Tile > View All Supplies 3. What is the Onboard Stability of the IM Cleaner number 9? __________________________________________________________________ 4. How many containers of IM Wash are on board? __________________________________________________________________ 5. Refer to PEP video: Replacing Cuvettes on the IM Atellica Analyzer a. What is the recommended way for the cuvette bag to be opened and handled? ___________________________________________________________ 6. Refer to PEP video: Replacing Sample Tips on the IM Atellica Analyzer a. What step must be performed after the sample tip nest is installed but before closing the sample tip loading lid? ___________________________________________________________ 7. At the IM Module Display, Select Waste Tile. Perform the following 2 tasks: a. Refer to OLH: Emptying the IM Sample Tip Tray Waste b. Refer to OLH: Emptying the IM Solid Waste SIEMENS Healthineers Page 6 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 8. How many humidity packs are on board the IM module? _________________________________________________________________ Sample Loading (estimated time to completion: 5 minutes) Loading Samples through Sample Handler 1. Open a drawer on the SH. 2. Practice loading a rack into the drawer of the SH, close the drawer. When the LED indicator light above drawer is on, what does that indicate? __________________________________________________________________ 3. Locate a 15 position Stat rack. What color is the barcode on the STAT rack? __________________________________________________________________ Quality Control ( estimated time to completion: 10-15 minutes) From the Dashboard, select the QC Needs Tile 1. Are there any QC materials listed that need to be loaded displayed in the screen? ______________________________________________________________ From the Navigator, select Cal-QC Inventory 2. Select a QC material and review the list of tests associated with that QC material under Assay Details. a. Are there any tests listed for which that QC material has expired? ___________________________________________________ From the Navigator, select QC Orders SIEMENS Healthineers Page 7 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 3. Creating a QC order (OLH Key Phrase: Creating QC Orders) a. Select a test from the IM Assay list. b. Check the box next to the level to place control into the Orders section of the screen. c. Order QC for selected test. From the QC Orders screen, select the related link: QC Definitions 4. Select a QC Material Name a. What is the parent lot of that QC Material? __________________________________________________________ 5. Select Add New a. Practice creating a QC definition: Fill in Control Details, Add Ranges for 1 IM assay b. In the dropdown for usage list the available options: ___________________________________________________________ 6. Select the QC Definition you created and delete it. From the related links listed select Calibration Needs. 7. Are there any calibration needs listed, if YES what is the reason stated? __________________________________________________________________ Calibration ( estimated time to completion: 15-20 minutes) At the Dashboard, select the Calibration Due tile 1. Are there any Calibrations displayed that need to be performed by the end of the day? __________________________________________________________________ a. If YES, what calibration material and/or reagent pack would need to be loaded to satisfy the need? ____________________________________________________________ SIEMENS Healthineers Page 8 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 From the Navigator, Select Reagent Overview. Select an assay with a valid Calibration Status. 2. What is the Calibration Interval and Cal Type in Use? __________________________________________________________________ 3. Using the same assay, view the Reagent Details on the right. What is the Calibration Expira- tion date? __________________________________________________________________ From the Navigator, select Calibration Results. 4. Filter by the IM analyzer, Select an assay 5. What type of calibration is currently active for that assay? __________________________________________________________________ 6. Select Details. What is the Trigger Mode for that calibration? __________________________________________________________________ Sample Management ( estimated time to completion: 15 minutes ) From the Dashboard, select the Sample area 1. Under the Rack tab, select a section in a sample drawer. a. List the location of the selected rack from the upper left side of the software screen. ____________________________________________________________ From the Dashboard, select the Sample Interventions tile 2. Are there any samples requiring your attention listed in the workspace? ___________________________________________________________________ 3. What is the description for the samples needing intervention? SIEMENS Healthineers Page 9 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 ___________________________________________________________________ From the Navigator, select Patient Orders. Refer to OLH About Create Patient Orders. 4. Create a patient order using sample ID 1234 with a x2 manual dilution a. Select 1 IM test. 5. When creating manual orders, how would IM replicates be ordered? __________________________________________________________________ 6. Print the sample barcode before saving the patient order. From the Dashboard, select Worklist 7. Use the filter to view samples with the below statuses. a. Ordered b. In process c. Intervention needed d. Completed 8. How is the diluted sample identified in the software? __________________________________________________________________ 9. Select the new patient order you created and select Delete Order. Maintenance Overview (estimated time to completion: 15 -20 minutes ) From the Dashboard, select Maintenance Access the Procedure Details, by selecting the Activity, to answer the following questions. Use the filters to locate the daily IM maintenance activities. 1. What supplies are needed to complete the daily IM maintenance activity? __________________________________________________________________ SIEMENS Healthineers Page 10 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 Use the filters to locate the weekly IM maintenance activities. 2. What must be used to clean the reagent probes? ___________________________________________________________________ 3. What diagnostic procedure must be performed after cleaning the IM Sample Tip Drip Tray? ___________________________________________________________________ Use the filters to locate the monthly IM maintenance activities. 4. What must be used to clean the aspirate probes? ___________________________________________________________________ Troubleshooting ( estimated time to completion: 15-20 minutes) Review the Operator Event Log Filter for errors. Select an error event and locate the corrective action to be performed using Event Help. 1. How can you differentiate between an error and a warning? __________________________________________________________________ Creating a Service Support Request 2. What icon in the Tool Bar allows the operator to create a Service Support Request Ticket? __________________________________________________________________ Refer to the Rebooting Job Aid in PEPconnect. 3. What steps can be taken to recover from a slow user interface? __________________________________________________________________ 4. Will patient processing continue during a PCC restart? SIEMENS Healthineers Page 11 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 __________________________________________________________________ 5. Can a module be restarted while other modules are still processing? __________________________________________________________________ 6. If the IM module is powered off for more than 30 minutes, how are the onboard reagents to be handled? __________________________________________________________________ Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. SIEMENS Healthineers Page 12 of 13 Job Aid | Atellica Sample Handler with IM (SI) Hands-on Exercise Effective Date: 11/01/2022 | T18001.078 Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without expres s written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2021 SIEMENS Healthineers Page 13 of 13

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