School of Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologic Technology Program

Standards for Radiologic Technologists

Physical Standards

Radiologic technologists must be able to:

Stoop	to lift radiographic cassettes and films
Kneel	to perform CPR, to assist patients who may fall or faint
Crouch	to place cassettes in the operating room table
Reach	at least 6’ from floor to overhead radiographic equipment
Handle	equipment such as overhead tubes, portable machines, c-arm units, control panel knobs & buttons patients in wheelchairs and stretchers, IV poles
Walk	for duration of assigned shift
Wear	lead aprons, thyroid shields, and lead gloves
Hear	verbal directions/requests from physicians, patients, etc. blood pressure sounds through a stethoscope speed of rotor to take exposure and termination sound signals from film processor; passbox sounds
See	motionlessness and breathholding of patient requisitions for information related to radiographs proper position of patients for radiographs proper equipment setup for radiographs proper exposure settings for radiographs
Talk	to communicate in English to staff; patients, etc.
Manipulate.	small objects such as knobs, syringes, etc.

Mental/Attitudinal Standards:

Radiologic technologists must be able to:

Function safely, effectively, and calmly under stressful conditions.
Maintain composure while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Prioritize multiple tasks.
Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, supervisors and co-workers of the same or different cultures, such as respect, politeness, tact, collaboration, teamwork, discretion.
Maintain personal hygiene.