Competency information
Details
Perform planar gamma camera commissioning tests and participate in the commissioning tests of Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/ Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron emission tomography (PET)/ (CT) scanners
Considerations
- Correct and safe operation of imaging equipment
- Factors that affect dose and image quality in the context of intended use
- The benefits to patient treatment and care of performing commissioning tests
- Individual types and components of instrumentation
- Standards applicable to radionuclide imaging equipment, including National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), national standards and manufacturer’s guidance
- Current guidelines and legislative requirements for imaging equipment testing
- Analysis of performance trends
- Performance criteria, including remedial and suspension levels, for a broad range of imaging equipment
- Likely causes of degradation of image quality and timescale over which common defect types progress
- Awareness of escalation pathway for corrective action (eg first-line action, when to contact manufacturer)
- Principles of quality assurance and equipment quality control, including the key performance parameters for testing
- The range of suitable tests to carry out on equipment to establish safe, consistent and expected operation
- Errors and statistical analyses
- The performance and limitations of test procedures
- Appropriate specifications for different clinical requirements
- Appropriate level of accuracy and precision for a range of tests
Relevant learning outcomes
# | Outcome |
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# 1 | Outcome Perform and interpret measurements on imaging equipment, including gamma cameras, Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT/CT) scanners and Positron emission tomography (PET)/ Computed Tomography (CT) scanners, advising on the acceptability of their clinical use in a range of contexts |