Performance Standard: Motor Skills

Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe, effective patient care.

Examples:

• Manually move the x-ray tube and position the tube at various angles and heights up to seven feet.
• Accurately draw up sterile contrast media and other solutions without contaminating the syringe and/or needles.
• Physically be able to administer the emergency care, including performing CPR.
• Place cassettes (image receptors) in Bucky trays and properly manipulate all locks.
• Be able to stand for periods as long as two hours wearing lead aprons and to walk a distance of five miles during a normal workday.