● Ability to observe and respond to patient responses, including facial expressions, movement patterns, verbal responses, and reactions to the environment. ● Ability to assess safety factors involving patient care and physical environment and take measures necessary to assure a safe environment. ● Abilitytorespondtoequipmentalarms,callbells,andtimers. ● Abilitytoeffectively monitor blood pressure and breath sounds. ● Tactileability to palpate pulse and detect skin texture abnormalities, skin temperature, muscle tone, tissue texture, and joint movement. Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology Program (A.S. in RT) A.S. in RT students must have the following abilities: ● Liftmorethan50pounds(22.68kilograms). ● Beabletopushandpullroutinely. o One (1) pound (0.45 kilograms) – five (5) pounds (2.27 kilograms) frequently – image receptors, lead aprons. o 20pounds(9.07kilograms)–occasionally–patienttransfersandpositioning. ● Hearsufficientlytoassesspatientneedsandcommunicateverballywithotherhealthcareproviders. ● Havefulluseofarms,hands,andwrists. ● Mustbeabletomovequicklyonthefeet. ● Possessadequatevisualacuitytoreviewradiographsinvaryingbrightnesslevels. ● Standandwalkonyourfeet80%ofthetime. ● Reachatoraboveshoulderlevelfor90%ofworktime. ● Bendorflextheuppertrunkforwardto45degreesandthelowertorsointoasquattingposition. ● Rotatetheuppertrunkto30degreestotherightandleft. ● Workcompassionatelyandeffectivelywithsickpatients. A.S. in RT students must have sufficient strength, motor coordination, and manual dexterity to ● Transport, move, lift, and transfer patients from a wheelchair or cart to an x-ray table or a patient bed. ● Move, adjust, and manipulate various radiographic equipment, including portables and C-arm equipmenttransportation. ● Complete examinations on the patient according to established policies and procedures with speed andaccuracy. A.S. in RT students must also be capable of: ● Handling stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations. ● Providingphysicalandemotionalsupporttothepatientduringtheradiographicprocedures. ● Ability to respond to situations requiring first aid and provide emergency care to the patient without or until the physician arrives. ● Communicatingverballyinaneffectivemannertodirectpatientsduringradiographicexaminations. ● Visuallyrecognizinganatomyonacomputermonitor. ● Readingandinterpretingpatientchartsandrequisitionsforradiographicexaminations. ● Respondtowarningsounds,machinealarms,andcallsforhelp. A.S. in RT students must have the mental and intellectual capacity to ● Calculate and select proper technical factors according to the individual needs of the patient and the requirementsoftheprocedure’sstandardsofspeedandaccuracy. ● Review and evaluate the recorded images on a computer monitor and archiving system for identifying patient pathology, if present, accurate positioning and technical factors for completion of adiagnostic examination, and other appropriate and pertinent technical qualities. 67