School of Radiologic Technology
Both Mercy Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital established schools of radiologic technology in the 1940s. In an effort to increase the schools' efficiency and to keep the cost of tuition low, the two hospitals combined their schools into a single program in 1981. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education in the profession of Radiologic Technology using competency-based, patient-centered clinical education and comprehensive didactic techniques.
Mercy/St. Luke's is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (Accreditation Status: 8 Years; Most Recent Site Visit: 10/18; Interim Report Due 2022; Next Site Visit Fourth Quarter 2026). General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here. The JRCERT may be contacted at:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N Wacker Dr., Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
www.jrcert.org
mail@jrcert.org
All schools of radiologic technology may voluntarily seek programmatic accreditation from the JRCERT. The JRCERT promotes excellence in education and enhances quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs. The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for the accreditation of educational programs in radiography.
Mercy/St. Luke’s School Of Radiologic Technology Mission Statement
To provide a high-quality education in the profession of Radiologic Technology through the use of competency based, patient-centered clinical education and comprehensive didactic techniques.
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate clinical competence
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate proper positioning skills.
- Students will demonstrate quality, patient-centered patient care.
- Students will demonstrate radiation protection.
- Students will select appropriate radiographic techniques.
Goal 2: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will perform non-routine exams.
- Students will analyze images.
- Students will demonstrate adaptability.
Goal 3: Students will demonstrate professionalism
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical setting.
- Students will apply the principles of ethics.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism in all interpersonal communications with hospital and contract employees.
Goal 4: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Program Effectiveness Data
View program effectiveness data (PDF), including five-year average credentialing examination pass rate, five-year average job placement rate, and annual program completion rate.
