Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - 2nd Shift St Luke's
Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time a patient was anxious or in pain before a procedure. What did you do?
bedside manner and ability to calm patients while still getting a diagnostic-quality image
Tell me about a time you caught a quality issue on an image before it went to the radiologist. What tipped you off, and what did you do?
quality control habits and honesty about redoing work rather than passing along a bad image
Describe a situation where you disagreed with a radiologist or another team member about how a study should be done. How did you handle it?
communication skills with physicians and ability to advocate for patient safety without being combative
Tell me about a time you had a new student or less experienced tech shadowing you. How did you approach teaching them?
fit for the clinical teaching site environment and willingness to mentor students
Technical
Walk me through how you would position and set exposure factors for a portable chest x-ray on a trauma patient who can't sit up.
whether the candidate has practical, hands-on positioning knowledge beyond textbook answers
How do you decide what exposure and radiation protection measures to use differently for a pediatric patient versus an elderly patient?
real understanding of age-specific care requirements called out in the job description
How comfortable are you assisting with procedures like GI/pulmonary studies, urology, or pain clinic work, and what's your experience with those versus straight general x-ray?
actual breadth of procedure experience against the variety this department requires
How do you keep documentation, billing codes, and RIS entries accurate when you're moving fast between patients on a busy second shift?
attention to detail on administrative accuracy that affects billing and regulatory compliance
What's your understanding of radiation safety practices, and how do you apply ALARA principles day to day?
baseline safety knowledge required before independent practice
Situational
Say you get an order that doesn't match what the physician actually wants done, or the requisition is unclear. What do you do before you image the patient?
attention to accuracy and willingness to stop and verify rather than guess
You're on call and get pulled in for a fluoro procedure in the middle of the night. What's your process for getting yourself and the room ready quickly and safely?
readiness for the call rotation demands and ability to work independently under time pressure
If you needed to move a 150-pound patient with a sliding transfer and only had one other person to help, walk me through how you'd do that safely.
physical safety awareness and knowledge of proper body mechanics with heavy patients
How do you handle working every third weekend, a weekly call shift, and rotating holidays over the long term without burning out?
realistic expectations and sustainability on the demanding shift schedule
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