SOW.pdf

Template: Statement of Work (SOW)

1. PROJECT TITLE: BFSU RADIOLOGY STAFFING

2. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The BFSU Radiology Department has been critically short staffed for more than two years. This staffing crisis is in part due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and also to the lack of qualified Radiology/CT/US Technologists Nationwide.

3. SCOPE: The purpose of the work is to provide CT Ultrasound and X-ray studies for diagnosis and treatment of patients. Clear and accurate studies are essential to enable the provider to evaluate and treat the patient's condition. Timely and accurate completion of the examinations requested by the provider is required for ongoing facility function. The examinations performed must be delivered to the primary care provider, returned for official reading by the radiologist and filed away with the diagnostic report. Also, the patient exam must be entered and completed in the RPMS and PACS computer systems for proper PCC and billing information. These duties are an integral part of the total patient care, continuity of patient care, patient care evaluation and research.

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: List relevant legal, regulatory, policy, and security documents. Include publication number, title, version, date, where the document can be obtained, etc. State which portions of the documents apply.

5. TASKS: The services are located at the IHS Blackfeet Service Unit, Blackfeet Community Hospital, Browning Montana. The purpose of the services is to perform Diagnostic Radiologic exams including CT and X-Ray and Ultrasound for outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and the emergency department. The technologists report to the Imaging Supervisor or designee

MAJOR DUTIES: Independently performs standard radiographic, ultrasound and complex CT examinations. Receives patients and explains examinations to be performed and methods to be used. Assures that the requisition for examination is properly executed and the request has been made by the proper authority. Assures that patients are properly attired and prepared for requested examination. Positions patient and makes the required exposures for examinations.

Performs radiologic studies (Radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and CT) for diagnosis to assist clinicians during emergency and routine exams utilizing highly specialized equipment. Instructs patients on required examinations/preparations prior to appointment for examination, explaining procedures to patients in sufficiently understood lay terms so as to make the patient knowledgeable of what is expected in order to facilitate a superior examination at the time of imaging. Correlates clinical history, pertinent clinical data and other ancillary diagnostic examinations to obtain radiographic images of optimal value.

Maintains professional expertise to recognize anatomy of various structures within the abdomen and pelvic cavities. The technologist must be capable of being able to distinguish pathology as shown on the radiograph,CT or ultrasoud. Maintains records of diagnostic interpretations in a systemic retrieval system so as to maintain confidentiality.

Cognizant of scheduling factors with consideration given for referral patients requiring transportation from various reservation sites

Performs special (complicated) procedures on critically ill and injured patients for whom accuracy and efficiency of the diagnostic procedure are critical; recommends deviations from the standard for positioning and technique manipulation.

Keeps abreast of the new techniques and changing knowledge through reading the latest journals, attends meetings, seminars and conventions at the local, state and national level as required by certifying agency. In a similar manner, keeps abreast of the latest advances in radiographic, CT and Ultrasound equipment and technology. Recommends to the Supervisor new developments which could improve the operation of the section.

Confers with radiologist in order to establish the requirements of non-standard examinations, appropriate targeting techniques, and/or other deviations required to perform a complete examination.

Technologist is responsible for quality control activities which include but are not limited to making minor adjustments to equipment such as setting up wedges and when necessary changing transverse length adjusters. Performs daily required calibration tests, and records appropriate equipment errors in the log. Recognizes equipment malfunction, and notifys supervisor or designee immediately, describes problem and communicates with Supervisor or designee and Service engineer as required. After repair of equipment, the technologist verifies that service engineer performed post repair quality control tests that indicated that equipment is operating according the manufacturer's specifications and/or standards.

The technologist schedules patients for examinations. Evaluates requests for critical and/or emergency procedures and changes the schedules to accommodate patients of a higher priority.

Maintains required records of patient's treated, examinations performed, films/scans taken, et cetera. Maintains the C.T. Scan archive library. Responsible for maintaining all necessary paper work regarding radiology patients.

Independently performs Teleradiology transmissions to various facilities as directed.

Responsible for contacting receiving facility and notifying all necessary personnel so as to acquire a verbal report for the referring clinician. Will update transmission progress to proper authorities when needed. Recognizes computer software applications and provides accurate data and commands to perform transmission operations consistently.

Technologist will be responsible for using Universal Manager to transmit C.T. images to various facilities for interpretation. Formatting and producing hard copies for permanent files will be required for indicated examinations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

6. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE: List all outputs/outcomes with specific due dates or timeframes. Include media type, quantity, and delivery point(s).

State due dates in terms of calendar days after task order (TO) award.

7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION: The IHS shall provide all necessary equipment and supplies. The Blackfeet Service Unit will be responsible for getting the Contractor access and clearance to all computer services necessary to carry out his/her duties.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work will be performed at the Blackfeet Community Hospital 760 Hospital Drive Browning, MT 59417

9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance will be 08/01/2022 throguh 07/31/2024 as a base year with four (4) option years available.

10. SECURITY: Pursuant to the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), the contractor will be required to complete a course in Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT). This training must be completed annually by all employees including all contractors, volunteers, students, and summer extems. The Contractor will be required to comply with the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, "Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and Contractors" and the associated Office of Management and Budget (0MB) implementation guidance for personal identity verification for all affected contractor and subcontractor personnel.

Access/clearance to all pertinent computer systems, including completing the Security Checklist, Rules of Behavior form, Security training; and if necessary, a Business Partner Interconnection Security Agreement (BPISA), should be coordinated with the Blackfeet Service Unit.