MI PET Observable Checklist - Level 1

Observable Skills Checklist MI PET Skills Ladder - Level 1 General Information Technologist Name: Date: Facility/Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Identified (I) Topic Observation Explained (E) Comments Demonstrated (D) Date Initials N/A Overview of Scanner Gantry Describe the layout of the Operat- ing Components Demonstrate how the table re- lease works Identify each function of the Con- trol Panels. Explain the Display Panel Explain to use the Patient Com- munication and Call System Demonstrate all the features of the Patient Handling System (PHS) SIEMENS siemens.com/healthineers Healthineers Identified (I) Topic Observation Explained (E) Comments Demonstrated (D) Date Initials N/A Identify how to Open Patient Data Table Features Demonstrate how to Move PHS Up/Down Demonstrate how to Move PHS Demonstrate how to set Table Heights Explain and demonstrate the use of the Patient Accessories Explain the use of the UPPM Workstations and Computers What is the syngoAcquisition Workplace (ICS) and what is its function? What is the IRS and what is its function? What is the Molecular Acquisition Reconstruction System (MARS) and what is its function? Describe the features of the Con- trol Box and demonstrate their functions. Safety Locate and explain the use of the Emergency Stops Locate and explain the use of the Radiation ON Lights Demonstrate the use of the Laser Light Markers Explain the use of the Communi- cation System System Documentation Siemens Healthineers Services Page 2 of 8 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2021 Observable Skills Checklist | MI PET Skills Ladder Level 1 HOOD05162003247044 Identified (I) Topic Observation Explained (E) Comments Demonstrated (D) Date Initials N/A Identify the locations of the Oper- ator Manuals Quality Control (QC) Daily Quality Control Identify the location of the radio- active sources and phantoms Demonstrate how to the System Power How often should the computers be restarted? Perform a CT Checkup Perform a CT Quality Check Perform a PET Daily Quality Check Perform a PET Partial Setup – How often is this performed? Perform a PET Full Setup and Time Alignment How often is this performed? Perform a Gantry Offset Calibra- tion Explain Quality Guard and when is it performed? Demonstrate how to Archive Pa- tient Data Demonstrate how to Clean the Scheduler Demonstrate how to Clear Queues System Maintenance Demonstrate System Cleanup and Shutdown Explain and demonstrate Scanner Cross Calibration Procedure Explain and demonstrate CT Con- stancy Acquisition Workflows Siemens Healthineers Services Page 3 of 8 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2021 Observable Skills Checklist | MI PET Skills Ladder Level 1 HOOD05162003247044 Identified (I) Topic Observation Explained (E) Comments Demonstrated (D) Date Initials N/A syngo Patient Browser Explain the components of the Patient Browser Describe the function of the differ- ent Databases with the Browser Explain the components of the Patient Browser Demonstrate how to Filter and Sort the Databases Demonstrate multiple ways of managing Patient Data Patient Acquisition Patient Setup Register a Patient including defin- ing the Study Type What is the purpose of the Patient Model Dialog box Explain the differences between the two bed motion modes (Step and Short vs. CBM) Scan Acquisition/Reconstruction Position “patient” for scan Acquire the Topogram Set the Scan Range for the chosen bed position mode Acquire the CT Scan Explain the parameters used in the CT Reconstruction Siemens Healthineers Services Page 4 of 8 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2021 Observable Skills Checklist | MI PET Skills Ladder Level 1 HOOD05162003247044 Identified (I) Topic Observation Explained (E) Comments Demonstrated (D) Date Initials N/A Acquire the PET scan for the cho- sen bed motion mode Demonstrate how to Monitor the PET Acquisition Identify the CT Scan for PET AC Explain the parameters for used in PET reconstruction including Residual Dose Explain the purpose of Interrupt- ing the Scan Ending the Exam Demonstrate Adding and deleting Recon Jobs Image Review Viewing/Evaluating Images Demonstrate features of the View- ing Task Card Demonstrate features of the View- ing 3D Task card including refor- matting and Image Fusion Demonstrate features of the Me- dia Viewer Demonstrate features of the TrueD Lite Explain the functions and use of the Hard Copy Activity Display a WB and Statics in Flexi- ble Display Siemens-Healthineers – Support & Resources Siemens Healthineers Services Page 5 of 8 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2021 Observable Skills Checklist | MI PET Skills Ladder Level 1 HOOD05162003247044 Identified (I) Topic Observation Explained (E) Comments Demonstrated (D) Date Initials N/A MI PET System Information Demonstrate how to Locate MI System Functional Location Num- ber (FL#) Identify the Facility’s MI PET Sys- tem Type(s) Demonstrate how to Locate MI System Software Level Customer Care Center Explain how to Contact CCC for Ques-tions [Phone: 1-800-888- SIEM (7436)] Siemens Education Resources Demonstrate how to Access Sie- mens-Healthineers PEPConnect website Customer Care Center Explain how to Contact CCC for Ques-tions [Phone: 1-800-888- SIEM (7436)] Siemens Education Resources Demonstrate how to Access Sie- mens-Healthineers PEPConnect website Siemens Healthineers Services Page 6 of 8 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2021 Observable Skills Checklist | MI PET Skills Ladder Level 1 HOOD05162003247044 Identified (I) Topic Observation Explained (E) Comments Demonstrated (D) Date Initials N/A MI Examinations When performing the MI PET Procedure, the technologist must demonstrate appropriate: Patient Care Skills: evaluation of requisition or medical record, patient identification, patient • screening, documentation of patient history including allergies. Technical and Procedural Skills: selection of imaging coil, patient positioning, protocol • selection, parame-ter selection, image display, archiving, and exporting data. Evaluation Skills: analysis of the image for technical quality, demonstration of correct • anatomic regions, and proper labeling. Technologist Signature ______________________________________ Date: ________________ Observer Signature _________________________________________ Date: ________________ Siemens Healthineers Services Page 7 of 8 © Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2021 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. 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 express written au- thority. Offenders will be liable for damages. 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