School of Radiologic Technology - Regional West Medical Center

3. The applicant shall not participate in the examination. Radiographic procedures are accomplished
in a specific way. Any disruption of this routine may affect the outcome of the examination.
4. Applicants must follow the instructions of the supervising technologists. Technologists are
responsible for the safety of applicants as well as patients.
5. Applicants must follow general safety procedures regarding x-rays:
a. Should an applicant be pregnant during the observation period, she should notify the
supervising technologists so proper precautions may be taken.
b. Applicants must step behind the lead barrier of the radiographic room during radiation
exposure with the exception of fluoroscopy or portables.
c. When portable procedures are observed, the applicant must wear lead protective apparel and
stand as far from the patient and x-ray tube as possible.
d. When fluoroscopy procedures are observed, applicants must wear lead protective apparel.
6. Applicants must observe and note the general responsibilities and interaction of the radiologic
technologist with patients and indicate their findings on the observation form.
7. Applicants must complete the observation form and return it to
the program director’s office.
The completed questions are used in the student selection
process. (Hand written submissions
will not be accepted.)
Student Selection Criteria
The applicant to the Program must submit an application form
by February 1st of the year the applicant wishes to enter the
Program. Each applicant must also submit high school transcripts,
college transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, a completed observation form, and references to complete the
application process. The applicant must assure all submissions necessary for application to the Program
are in the Program Director’s office no later than February 20th.
The Admission Coordinator will review the application of each applicant prior to the interview date and
advise the applicant in writing of areas of deficiency in meeting application requirements.
The Selections Committee will extend invitations to applicants who meet the admission criteria for
interviews for positions in the Program. The Committee will provide interview dates to applicants in
writing.
The Program will offer an interview time to applicants pending resolution of any deficiencies by a
specified cut off date. Applicants must demonstrate completion of/or enrollment in courses identified as
the prerequisites for the Program before being scheduled for an interview.
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