KILGORE COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE PROGRAM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FORM
The following are essential job functions for any Radiologic Technologist as compiled from observations of a wide variety of job experience.
1. VISUAL ACUITY:
• Distinguish whether beam is perpendicular, horizontal, of angled through center of anatomical areas being x-rayed to the center of image receptor.
• Perform or assist with, as appropriate, necessary radiography procedures that involve placement of needles, catheters, etc. into proper anatomic structureof the patient.
• Distinguish objects both in the darkroom, radiographic room, on the imaging monitor, or electronic control panel in order to perform tasks related to radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures in light controlled areas.
• Read protocol for radiography procedures in the department.
• Perform data entry tasks using digital and computer terminals.
2. HEARING ACUITY:
• Hearing must be sufficient to communicate with others.
• Distinguish phonetic sounds either mechanically transmitted or from conversation in order to perform processing tasks and other tasks such as fluoroscopic procedures which are conducted in a dimly lighted environment.
• Hear and retain pertinent information to relay instructions.
• Hear and respond to patient questions and clinical history information while processing an examination request.
3. SPEAKING ABILITY:
• Speak clearly and loudly enough to be understood by a person in the radiologydepartment, in surgery or on thephone.
• Good communication skills are also necessary to maintain good interpersonalrelationships with patients and peers.
4. DIGITAL DEXTERITY:
• Grasp and manipulate small objects required to perform job function.
• Operate a variety of imaging equipment and accessories.
• Arms and hands or functional artificial limbs are essential to perform radiographic procedures and transfer patients.
• Legs and feet or functional artificial limbs are essential to maintain balance to accomplish required duties and transport patients.
5. PHYSICAL ABILITY:
• Stand for the majority of a normal workday.
• Maneuver through congested area(s) or unit(s) to perform positioning procedures and transport patients.
• Raise arm(s)while maintaining balance when positioning a patient, reaching over examination table, or adjusting x-ray tube.
• Maneuver between different floors of an institution.
• Pull/push medical equipment and adjust x-ray tubes to standard distances; transfer of patients to and from examination table and stretcher or wheelchair.
• Personal weight must allow free movement within small control area, move quickly during patient emergencies; maneuver in small areas while performing portable radiography procedures.
6. ADAPTIVE ABILITY:
• Complete tasks or job functions within deadlines.
• Complete required tasks/functions under stressfulconditions.
• Track and complete multiple tasks at the same time.
• Perform independently with minimal supervision.
• Interact appropriately with diverse personalities.
I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE STATEMENTS. I MEET THE ABOVE STATED STANDARDS FOR THE RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE PROGRAM AT KILGORE COLLEGE. IF I CANNOT MEET THESE STANDARDS, I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY BE DISMISSED FROM THE PROGRAM.