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Radiologic Science

Colorado Mesa University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 51.0911

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  • Grand Junction, Colorado

    1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501-3122

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationMonitoringOperation and ControlInstructingLearning StrategiesWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeEducation and TrainingBiologyPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to speci
  • Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specif
  • Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Medical softwareCategorization or classification softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareComputer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

Automated defibrillatorsAutomatic x ray film processorsCollimatorsCompression bandsComputed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systemsComputed tomography CT scannersConesCushionsCylindersDesktop computersDiagnostic ultrasound equipmentDiaphragmsDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM imaging equipmentDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipmentDigital transmission densitometers3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians29-2034.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex and non-routine imaging examinations — perform autonomously across the full scope of radiologic procedures, adapting technique for trauma, pediatric, and bariatric patients in a Level I trauma center.
  • Equipment exposure parameters and technical factors — optimize independently for atypical clinical presentations, balancing diagnostic image quality against radiation dose in a specialty imaging department.
  • Comprehensive radiation safety programs — apply and audit protective measures for staff and patients across multiple procedure rooms, ensuring continuous regulatory compliance in a hospital radiology suite.
  • Image quality analysis and diagnostic suitability assessment — critically evaluate x-ray, fluoroscopic, and digital studies, making independent determinations on acceptability before radiologist interpretation.
  • Patient condition changes and adverse events — assess, triage, and coordinate emergency responses during imaging procedures, communicating critical findings clearly to the care team.
  • Advanced contrast and pharmacological agent protocols — prepare and administer under radiologist supervision using clinical judgment to adjust for patient allergies or contraindications in an interventional suite.
  • Multidisciplinary coordination with physicians and nursing staff — facilitate seamless patient handoffs and imaging consultations using precise oral and written communication in an integrated healthcare environment.
  • Quality control analysis of imaging systems — conduct routine equipment performance tests, identify calibration drift, and initiate corrective action to maintain diagnostic accuracy across departmental equipment.
  • Inductive reasoning applied to ambiguous clinical requests — resolve incomplete or conflicting physician orders by independently determining the most clinically appropriate imaging approach in time-sensitive situations.
  • Continuing education and evidence-based technique updates — integrate new imaging protocols and safety guidelines into daily practice, applying critical thinking to improve patient outcomes in a teaching hospital.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
13%