Australian-Professional-Standards-Practices

processes for all medical imaging
procedures
10. Demonstrates an appropriate
knowledge of image
interpretation
11. Equipment is operated within its
known limitations and in a
manner appropriate for its
function
12. Demonstrates a knowledge of
radiography quality assurance
procedures and methods to
maximise diagnostic efficacy
to the images is accurate.
• Verifies that radiographic markers are
present on each image, and that they are
accurate.
• Determines the need for annotations.
• Ensures that any annotations applied are
not obscuring patient anatomy.
• Ensures that the images are not
compromised by artefact, and takes action
if required.
• Uses established criteria to assess that
image quality is of an acceptable standard.
• Determines whether the clinical question
can be answered from the images obtained
• Normal anatomical structures can be
correctly identified.
• Abnormal findings can be recognised.
• Recognises normal and abnormal
appearances of diagnostic images which
may indicate a pathological process.
• Conveys information regarding normal and
abnormal appearances to the treating
physician.
• Selects the appropriate imaging equipment
for the examination being performed.
• Understands the applications and
limitations of diagnostic imaging
equipment.
• Knowledge and application of how to use
the imaging equipment safely and
accurately.
• Knows if the equipment is functioning
correctly, and removes malfunctioning
equipment from operation until the fault is
rectified.
• Limitations of the equipment are known
and an examination is not attempted if a
diagnostic outcome cannot be achieved.
• Understands and applies the quality
assurance processes relevant to medical
imaging, including those specific to any
subspecialties worked in.
• Complies with local quality assurance
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