School of Radiologic Technology Mission Statement & Goals

Saint Luke’s nationally accredited School of Radiologic Technology strives to maximize all potential resources to develop a broad-based medical imaging education for our students. The school is dedicated to the promotion of educational excellence while maintaining the effective delivery of quality services that will enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual health of a diverse population of patients and community members.

Program Goals

Goal # 1: The student will be clinically competent.

Outcomes:

  1. The student will position appropriately.
  2. The student will provide patient care.
  3. The student will practice radiation protection.
  4. The student will acquire all mandatory and elective competencies.

Goal # 2: The student will be didactically proficient.

Outcomes:

  1. The student will pass required classroom courses.
  2. The student will identify anatomical structures for positioning.
  3. The student will successfully complete positioning and procedures lab courses.

Goal # 3: The student will be able to exhibit integrity & display importance of professional growth & development in the field of radiologic technology.

Outcomes:

  1. Students will demonstrate professional behavior.
  2. Students will display exemplary ethical conduct.
  3. Students will determine the importance of continued professional development.
  4. Students will summarize the importance of attendance at professional meetings.

Goal # 4: The program will graduate entry-level technologists.

Outcomes:

  1. Students will pass the ARRT exam on the first attempt.
  2. Students will be employed six-months post-graduation.
  3. Students will complete the program.
  4. Students will be satisfied with their education.
  5. Employers will be satisfied with graduates’ performance.

Goal # 5: Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Outcomes:

  1. Students will manipulate technical factors for non-routine exams.
  2. Students will adapt positioning for trauma patients.
  3. Students will be able to use critical thinking skills for trauma patients.

Goal # 6: Students will communicate effectively.

Outcomes:

  1. Students will use effective and oral communication skills with clinical staff and patients.
  2. Students will practice written communication skills.