Physical Requirements
All Applicants must be able to:
- Vision: distinguish clear liquid levels in a container and be able to read numbers on a small dial
- Hear through a stethoscope or augmented listening device
- Demonstrate good oral expression (speech clarity) and written comprehension
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills
- Manipulate equipment required in the performance of radiology tasks
- Stand and walk for 4 hours at a time while actively engaged in radiographic procedures
- Push and move stretchers and wheelchairs with patients from patient areas to procedure room
- Push heavy mobile radiographic equipment throughout a hospital
- Push and pull patients to and from a radiographic table while utilizing good body mechanics
- Lift/carry and attach extra radiographic table components for specific procedures
- Reach up to 6' with the use of a step stool if needed to manipulate equipment
- Prepare items for sterile trays and intervenous injections
Revised 8/12
Annja Cox, Program Director3400 South Espina St.Las Cruces, NM 88003Phone: 575-527-7581
Fax: 575-527-7765
Email: acox@nmsu.edu