Technical Standards

TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR SONOGRAPHY STUDENTS

(Adapted from MMC Sonographer Technical Standards)

Skills:

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions

Mental and Emotional Requirements:

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Physical Requirements:

MEDIUM WORK: Exert up to 50-lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

• Stand for __6_ hour(s) per day
• Sit for __1_ hour(s) per day
• Walk for _1__ hour(s) per day
• Perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Distinguish colors
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Near (< 20@); Mid (>20@ - < 20=) Far (> 20=)

Susan Black, BS, RDMS
Program Director
School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Susan.Black@cantonmercy.org

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