Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-603 - Practical Technologist in Radiology - Eligibility and Scope of Practice

A. An individual is eligible for certification as a practical technologist in radiology if the individual:

1. Is at least 18 years of age; and

2. Either:

a. Has completed a training program in radiologic technology through a Department-approved educational program and achieved a score of at least 67% on a Department-approved examination; or

b. Meets the criteria in A.R.S. § 32-4302(A).

B. An individual certified as a practical technologist in radiology shall:

1. Follow the standards specified for a Limited X-Ray Machine Operator in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, effective June 30, 2024, available at https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/professional-practice/practice-standards-online, incorporated by reference, on file with the Department, and including no future editions or amendments;

2. Perform only:

a. Chest radiography, and

b. Radiography of the extremities; and

3. Not use fluoroscopy or contrast media.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-603

Adopted by final expedited rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 2409, effective 8/27/2019. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 3572, effective 11/2/2022. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 672, effective 2/4/2025.