Interventional Radiology
Proficiency Scale
1 =
No Experience
2 =
Need Training
3 =
Able to perform with supervision
4 =
Able to perform independently
| General Tasks | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess heart sounds and peripheral pulses | |||||
| Interpret arrhythmias | |||||
| Perform CPR | |||||
| Perform defibrillation | |||||
| Participate as a team member in resuscitation |
| Pulmonary Tasks | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatric (1-18 years) | |||||
| Adolescents (12 - 18 years) | |||||
| Adult (19 - 65 years) | |||||
| Older adults (Older than 65 years) |
| Experience with Age Groups | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |