Radiologic technologists and technicians frequently:

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Walk or run for long periods of time.
• Stand for long periods of time.
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• Bend or twist their body.

It is important for radiologic technologists and technicians to be able to:

• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
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• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for radiologic technologists and technicians to be able to:

• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
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• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
• Use muscles to jump, sprint, or throw objects.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.