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instructions related to drug administration and equipment operation. (Example:
“operation of this equipment may be hazardous to operator and patient.”)

F. Motor Skills
Use both hands simultaneously, lift 50 pounds, and possess physical stamina for an eight
(8) hour day. Rationale: push and maneuver mobile radiographic equipment as well as
patients in wheelchairs or on stretchers with IV poles; load and unload cassette and film
bins and reach and operate an x-ray tube placed 48” above the table, be of sufficient build
and stature to be capable of standing for eight (8) hours per day, be capable of assisting
and supporting patients, have sufficient motor skills to allow for the positioning of any
size of patient for all procedures.

2. Academic Standards

A. Scholastic Skills
All applicants must have a basic background in math and science; must have graduated
from an accredited high school with a minimum preferred GPA of 2.5 or higher. A
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) may be substituted in lieu of a high school
transcript. All applicants must take the American College Test (ACT) and preferably
make a composite score of 19 with a sub score of 17 or above in math and science.
Applicants must have completed all pre-requisite courses required by the affiliate
university, or possess at least an associate degree with the required twenty-four (24)
hours of pre-requisite courses.

3. Personal Standards

A. Behavioral and Social Skills
The applicant must be neat and clean in appearance, have an outgoing pleasing
personality, and positive attitude about themselves; must have a past record showing
completion of assigned tasks, responsibility for one’s own actions, initiative and
willingness to accept rules and regulations along with change; must be motivated and
have a genuine interest in working with and around people.

4. Safety

The applicant must adhere to organizational policies to maintain safety in the
environment for the patient, self, and others.

Please note:

Metallic Implants – All students have clinical rotations in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Certain metallic implants could prevent a student from participating in this clinical rotation.
Radiographers must be able to assist patients while around a strong magnetic field. You must
inform the Program Director if you have any metallic implants.

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