Essential Functions

Candidates must be able to meet all Essential Functions required of the program. Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to the safety of the student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers.

Those functions are as follows:

• Have physical stamina to stand and walk for 8 hours or more in a clinical setting
• Can stand on both legs, move from room to room, and maneuver in small spaces
• Can bend the body downward and forward by bending at the spine and waist
• Can flex and extend all joints freely
• Can raise objects from a lower to higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position
• Possess mobility, coordination and strength to push, pull, or transfer heavy objects (strength to lift 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. or more occasionally)
• Possess manual dexterity, mobility, and stamina to perform CPR
• Can seize, grasp, turn and otherwise work with both hands Can pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers
• Possess sufficient hearing to assess patients’ needs, follow instructions, communicate with other health care workers, as well as respond to audible sounds of radiographic equipment
• Possess the visual acuity to read, write, and assess the patient and the environment
• Possess verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skill adequate to exchange ideas, detailed information, and instruction accurately
• Able to read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language
• Able to interact purposefully and effectively with others
• Able to convey sensitivity, respect, tact, and a mentally healthy attitude
• Oriented to reality and not mentally impaired by mind-altering substances
• Able to function safely and effectively during high stress periods

Candidates must be able to meet all Essential Functions required of the program. Physical disabilities must not pose a threat to the safety of the student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers.

Those functions are as follows:

• Have physical stamina to stand and walk for 8 hours or more in a clinical setting
• Can stand on both legs, move from room to room, and maneuver in small spaces
• Can bend the body downward and forward by bending at the spine and waist
• Can flex and extend all joints freely
• Can raise objects from a lower to higher position or move objects horizontally from position to position
• Possess mobility, coordination and strength to push, pull, or transfer heavy objects (strength to lift 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. or more occasionally)
• Possess manual dexterity, mobility, and stamina to perform CPR
• Can seize, grasp, turn and otherwise work with both hands Can pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers
• Possess sufficient hearing to assess patients’ needs, follow instructions, communicate with other health care workers, as well as respond to audible sounds of radiographic equipment
• Possess the visual acuity to read, write, and assess the patient and the environment
• Possess verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skill adequate to exchange ideas, detailed information, and instruction accurately
• Able to read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English language
• Able to interact purposefully and effectively with others
• Able to convey sensitivity, respect, tact, and a mentally healthy attitude
• Oriented to reality and not mentally impaired by mind-altering substances
• Able to function safely and effectively during high stress periods