LAC 46:LXVI.901. Definitions

A. The following words and terms, when used in this Rule shall have the following meanings, unless the text clearly indicates otherwise. ARRTthe American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Boardthe Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners created pursuant to R.S. 37:3200-3201. Departmentthe Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH). Fusion Technologista person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation while operating fusion technology imaging equipment or uses radioactive materials on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under prescription of a licensed practitioner. Fusion Technologythe operation of positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging equipment or any other hybrid imaging equipment identified and recognized by the board. Ionizing Radiationcommonly known as x-rays or gamma rays, they remove electrons from the atoms of matter lying in their path (e.g., ionization). JRCERTthe Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Licensea certificate issued by the board authorizing the licensee to use radioactive materials or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. Licensed Practitionera person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, or osteopathy in this state, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice in this state. Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT)any person licensed pursuant to this Chapter. Limited X-Ray Machine Operator—an individual other than a radiologic technologist who performs diagnostic x-ray procedures on selected anatomical sites as noted in §1131. Nuclear Medicine Technologista person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner uses radioactive materials on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner. Radiation Therapy Technologista person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans for therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner. Radiographera person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans for diagnostic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologistany person who is a radiographer, radiation therapy technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, fusion technologist, licensed under this Chapter who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans upon prescription of a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologythe use of a radioactive substance or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner. Radiological Physicista person who is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiological physics or one of the subspecialties of radiological physics or who is eligible for such certification. Radiologista physician certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, the British Royal College of Radiology, or certified as a radiologist by the Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons. Studentany person enrolled in and attending a board approved program of radiologic technology who apply ionizing radiation to humans for necessary diagnostic or therapeutic purposes while under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or a licensed radiologic technologist at an approved clinical facilities of the sponsoring institutions. Urgent Care Center—a walk in facility focused on the delivery of medical care for minor illnesses and injuries in an ambulatory setting.