Technical Standards: Radiography

The Radiography program has established Technical Standards that must be met by the students in the program. Each student must be able to:

• Visually monitor patients in dimmed light and view appropriate anatomy on a radiographic viewbox or computer screen.
• Hear various equipment and background sounds during equipment operations.
• Reach up to six (6) feet off the floor.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner to patients and coworkers in various departments.
• Read and write or type appropriate instructions in patient treatment charts, notes and records correctly.
• Lift thirty (30) pounds of weight, up to waist level and hold in position.
• Move immobile patients from stretcher to radiographic table with assistance from department personnel.
• Push standard wheelchair from waiting area to radiographic room.
• Interpret and appropriately utilize clinical instructions given to student by departmental personnel.
• Utilize keyboard for inputting clinical data into console, computers and charts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS IN APPROXIAMATION:
Sitting	2-4 hrs./day	Lifting Objects	50lbs.
Standing	2-4 hrs./day	Visual ability in dim light	100%
Walking	4-6 hrs./day	Good Hearing ability	100%
Reaching	Frequently	Ability to speak with clear dictation	100%
Bending	Frequently	Ability to work long/irregular hours	100%
Crouching	Moderately	Manual dexterity	Excellent
Kneeling	Occasionally	Pushing/Pulling objects/patients	Frequently
Dexterity	Frequently	Sensory Requirements	Frequently
Stooping	Moderately	Environment Factors: Chemicals, Irritants, Blood and body fluids, Radiation	Occasional