Can a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist intravenously administer contrast media and flushing (saline, heparin) solutions?
According to the Board of Medical Examiners’ (BME) regulations (N.J.A.C.13:35-6.20), a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is permitted, provided that the technologist and facility has complied with the BME s regulations. Any additional questions should be directed to the BME at 609-826-7100. Question: Can a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist administer contrast media through a preexisting central line, administer glucagon or use a power injector? Answer: According to the Board of Medical Examiners’ (BME) regulations (N.J.A.C.13:35-6.20), a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is permitted to perform these functions, performed that the technologist and the facility has complied with the BME s regulations. Any additional questions should be directed to the BME at 609-826-7100. Question: Can a nuclear medicine technologist administer materials other than radiopharmaceuticals? Answer: Yes, provided that the material and its administration complies with the BME’s re
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