FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES FOR FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE RADIOGRAPHY

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1 FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES FOR FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE RADIOGRAPHY Functional Ability Categories & Representative Activities/Attributes for the Associate Degree Surgical Technologists Program The Federal American with Disabilities Act (ADA) bans discrimination of persons with disabilities. In keeping with this law, Gateway Technical College makes every effort to ensure quality education for all students. However, we feel obliged to inform students of the functional abilities demanded by a particular occupation. The following information is reproduced from the U.S. Dictionary of Occupational Titles. The following skill sets are essential skills/attributes required of diagnostic radiographers to perform their job well. Skills: Summary Report for: Radiologic Technologists Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively. Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others. Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Instructing Teaching others how to do something. Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

2 Abilities: Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Work Activities: Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, , or in person. Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

3 Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Skill/Attribute Application to Clinical Work 3 Physical Strength and Endurance Maintain physical skills over the duration of an 8 hour shift Maintain up to 40 hours per week of clinical education and didactic education per week, plus associated study time Demonstrate ability to stand for long periods of time 4 Perform CPR Ability to push/pull, lift, drag/slide and carry 50 pounds on a frequent basis Ability to push/pull, lift, drag/slide and carry 00 pounds on an occasional basis Ability to reach a distance equal to a radiographic table top Perform all the normal duties of a working radiographer Perform all duties required to complete the program for radiologic technology Perform the majority of clinical education standing or walking Continue CPR phases during resuscitation of patient Gross Motor Coordination Transport a patient from bed to a cart or wheelchair Transport a patient from a radiographic table to/ from wheelchair or cart Manipulate fixed and semi-mobile radiographic equipment Manipulate and transport mobile radiographic equipment, to include a mobile C-arm Positioning of patient and equipment while on a radiographic table. 3

4 Sensory and Fine motor skills Observe patient movement, behavior and physical condition 8 Evaluate radiographic images for proper Vision is normal or correctable to technique (Positional, technical factors, and normal pathology) The ability to read equipment gauges, meters and output 9 Hearing is normal or correctable Able to evaluate equipment sounds and patient 0 Touch is normal Finger dexterity Manual dexterity Motor coordination Smell is normal 3 Able to move freely, quickly and with agility 4 Ability to negotiate stairs Able to handle varying levels of stress Communicates effectively using verbal and nonverbal skills Able to read and translate complex information sounds Able to palpate anatomical landmarks on patient to assure proper positioning Able to palpate equipment for exposure selection Perform accurate patient positioning Able to palpate equipment for exposure selection Able to identify odors which identify unsafe conditions and or change in patient condition Mobility Perform radiographic exams in all radiographic rooms Demonstrates ability to manipulate all mobile radiographic equipment within patient rooms and surgery Can assist with patient movement in the event of a disaster Communication/Stress Can respond to demands of a busy department and any emergencies which may arise while dealing with patients and guest interactions Explains procedures and associated risks to the patient and or care giver Transcribe and decipher written orders, and diagnoses for radiologic procedures US Dictionary of Titles. 08/8/005 Occupational Hearing corrected with a cochlear implant may prevent a complete clinical rotation through MRI for a student radiographer 4

5 In addition to the above: The radiographer may be exposed to the following occupational hazards: Radiation Hazardous materials and chemicals (when used inappropriately) 3 Body fluids and infectious disease 4 Latex and latex products 5 Lead Please review all of the above information and identify any item, by number, in which you feel your abilities may not meet the core requirements of the position of radiologic technologist. 5