ADMISSION TECHNICAL STANDARDS RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Johnson College Radiologic Technology established the following list of technical standards for the major. These technical standards conform to the professional technical standards required for the safe and ethical practice of the tasks/skills associated with medical radiography. Each student, with or without a reasonable accommodation, must be able to demonstrate that he/she is able to:
- Reach and manipulate equipment to its highest position (6 feet)
- Move a standard wheelchair and/or stretcher from a waiting area to the imaging/treatment room
- Transfer patients from wheelchairs and stretchers and help them on/off imaging/treatment table
- Lift a minimum of 50 pounds and ensure patient safety
- Perform CPR
- Move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces
- Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform necessary manipulations such as drawing doses with a syringe, manipulating locks, putting on surgical gloves
- Use sufficient corrected eyesight to observe patients and evaluate radiographic quality (distinguish between white and gray)
- Visually monitor patients/charts/machine indicator lights in dimly lit conditions
- Read and apply appropriate information and instructions contained in requisitions, notes and patient charts
- Detect audible alarms and background sounds during procedures to ensure patient and staff safety
- Possess sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner with patients of all ages, including obtaining health history and pertinent information
- Understand and apply clinical instructions given by department personnel
- Be able to adapt to changing environments and schedules
- Establish rapport with fellow students, coworkers, patients and families
- Function under stressful conditions
- Endure an eight-hour clinical day with a minimum of four to six hours of standing or walking
- Endure a minimum of two hours of didactic instruction in a normal classroom environment
- Working conditions for Radiographers and Radiography students typically involve:
- Possible exposure to ionizing radiation
Johnson College is committed to helping students with disabilities complete their program of study by reasonable means or accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are services provided to individuals with disabilities that remove or lessen the effect of the disability-related barrier. Individuals without documented disabilities are not eligible for accommodations.
Prospective (interested) students with disabilities, in accordance with Johnson College policy, and as defined by section 504 of 1973 Vocational Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993, who may seek accommodations in order to meet the technical standards are encouraged to contact Counseling and Disability Services to discuss what reasonable accommodations, if any, the College could make in order for the perspective student to meet the standards. A student with a disability who requests accommodations will be required to submit this request in writing and provide pertinent supporting documentation in accordance with Johnson College policies. Prospective students are not required to disclose any information regarding technical standards to the Enrollment Department.
Questions or Concerns? Please contact disability services for more information.