Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.204 - BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
Subchapter 24.204.6 - Radiologist Assistant Rules
Rule 24.204.605 - SCOPE OF REQUIRED SUPERVISION

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.204.605

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) A RA/RPA may only perform diagnostic procedures under the general supervision of a licensed radiologist. In order for a RA/RPA to be considered under the general supervision of a radiologist, the RA/RPA must:

(a) meet with the supervising radiologist on a regularly scheduled basis of not less than once every month;

(b) provide the supervising radiologist with copies of records from procedures the RA/RPA has performed;

(c) seek input from the supervising radiologist regarding any issues relating to the RA/RPA's performance of diagnostic procedures; and

(d) have a means of contacting the radiologist in order to obtain a timely consultation.
(i) Consultations with the supervising radiologist are considered timely if the radiologist replies to the RA/RPA within eight hours of the RA/RPA's request for consultation.

(2) Consultations with the supervising radiologist shall be conducted as needed:

(a) in person;

(b) by telephone;

(c) by interactive videoconferencing; or

(d) by electronic means of communication, such as e-mail or picture, archives, and communication system (PACS).

(3) The RA/RPA shall not perform any diagnostic procedure for which a consultation is needed or appropriate, until such time as consultation has occurred and the RA/RPA has been advised or directed by the radiologist on how to proceed.

37-1-131, 37-14-202, 37-14-313, MCA; IMP, 37-14-102, 37-14-313, MCA;

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