Virginia's House of Delegates has unanimously approved a bill (HB 1939) that would allow for the licensure of radiologist assistants in that state.
An identical bill (SB 968) has been assigned to the state Senate's Education and Health Committee's subcommittee on health licensing.
Both bills provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants as individuals who have met the requirements of the state Board of Medicine for licensure as advanced-level radiologic technologists.
While under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor or osteopath specializing in the field of radiology, radiologist assistants are allowed to:
- Assess and evaluate the physiological and psychological responsiveness of patients undergoing radiologic procedures
- Evaluate image quality, make initial observations, and communicate
observations to the supervising radiologist - Administer contrast media or other medications prescribed by the
supervising radiologist - Perform or assist the supervising radiologist who is performing any other procedures consistent with the guidelines adopted by the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
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