Wisconsin Administrative Code
Radiography Examining Board
Chapter RAD 4 - Scope Of Practice
Section RAD 4.02 - Limited X-ray machine operator scope of practice
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง RAD 4.02
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL SCOPE OF PRACTICE. The LXMO performs radiographic procedures and related techniques within the practice of radiography under the supervision of a licensed radiographer or other health care provider, consistent with the LXMO's limited scope education, training, and examination.
(2) APPLICABLE STANDARDS. The scope of practice of an LXMO includes all of the following, as defined in the ASRT Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, 2019 American Society of Radiologic Technologists:
(a)
Applying principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and
others.
(b) Applying principles of
patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
(c) Assisting in maintaining medical records,
respecting confidentiality and established policy.
(d) Corroborating a patient's clinical
history with procedure and ensuring information is documented and available for
use by a licensed practitioner.
(e)
Evaluating images for proper positioning and determining if additional images
will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.
(f) Evaluating images for technical quality
and ensuring proper identification is recorded.
(g) Identifying and responding to emergency
situations.
(h) Performing ongoing
quality assurance activities.
(i)
Postprocessing data.
(j) Preparing
patients for procedures.
(k)
Providing education.
(l) Providing
optimal patient care.
(m) Selecting
the appropriate protocol and optimizing technical factors while maximizing
patient safety.
(n) Verifying
archival storage of data.
(o)
Assisting a licensed practitioner or radiographer during static radiographic
procedures.
(p) Performing
diagnostic radiographic procedures, as prescribed by a licensed practitioner,
of a specific area of anatomical interest based on limited education, training,
and licensure or certification within the individual's scope of
practice.
The standard is available from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' website at www.asrt.org.
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