What personal qualities should I possess to be a successful radiology technologist?

• Genuinely interested in the welfare of people
• Good organizational skills
• Responsibility and dependability
• A detail-oriented person
• Compassionate
• A team player, but also able to work independently
• Good verbal and written skills
• A "people person"

What are the qualifications necessary to become a radiologic technologist?

The job performance of the radiology technologist requires certain basic physical and mental abilities. Challenged persons who are capable of the following technical standards will be considered:

• Sufficient eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate radiographic quality
• Sufficient hearing to assess patient needs and ability to communicate verbally with other health care providers
• Sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate promptly and effectively in English
• Sufficient gross motor skills and fine motor coordination to respond promptly, manipulate equipment, perform moderate lifting and ensure patient safety
• Satisfactory intellect and emotional functions to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the safe technical performance of medical imaging procedures