Scope

Scope. The following rules pertain to radiologist assistants performing any x-ray procedure or operating any x-ray equipment in a physician’s office, hospital or clinical setting. The radiologist assistant shall evaluate the day’s schedule of procedures with the supervising radiologist and determine where the radiologist assistant’s skills will be best utilized. After demonstrating competency, the radiologist assistant when ordered to do so by the supervising radiologist may: A. Perform selected procedures under the direct supervision of a radiologist including static and dynamic fluoroscopic procedures. B. Assess and evaluate the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of patients undergoing radiologic procedures. C. Evaluate image quality, make initial image observations and communicate observations of image quality to the supervising radiologist. D. Administer intravenous contrast media or other prescribed medications. The radiologist assistant may not interpret images, make diagnoses, or prescribe medications or therapies. The radiologist assistant shall adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding the standards of care for patients.