RCW 18.84.010 Legislative intent—Insurance coverage not required. It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to protect the public by the certification and registration of practitioners of radiological technology. By promoting high standards of professional performance, by requiring professional accountability, and by credentialing those persons who seek to provide radiological technology under the title […]
RCW 18.84.020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Approved cardiovascular invasive specialist program” or “approved radiologist assistant program” means a school approved by the secretary. The secretary may recognize other organizations that establish standards for radiologist assistant programs or cardiovascular invasive specialist programs and […]
RCW 18.84.030 Registration or certificate required. No person may practice radiologic technology without being registered or certified under this chapter, unless that person is a licensed practitioner as defined in *RCW 18.84.020(3). A person represents himself or herself to the public as a certified radiologic technologist when that person adopts or uses a title or […]
RCW 18.84.040 Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act. (1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Set all registration, certification, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250; (c) Establish forms and procedures necessary […]
RCW 18.84.050 Record of proceedings. The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings, a part of which record shall consist of a register of all applicants for certification under this chapter, with the result of each application. [ 1991 c 3 § 206; 1987 c 412 § 6.]
RCW 18.84.070 Secretary immune from liability. The secretary or individuals acting on his or her behalf are immune from suit in any civil action based on any certification or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties. [ 2009 c 560 § 18; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 507; 1991 […]
RCW 18.84.080 Certification—Qualifications. (1) The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary’s satisfaction, that the following requirements have been met to practice as: (a) A diagnostic radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist: (i) Graduation from an approved school or successful completion of alternate training that meets […]
RCW 18.84.085 Certification—Cardiovascular invasive specialists. (1) Until July 1, 2012, the secretary shall, in addition to certificates issued under RCW 18.84.080, issue a cardiovascular invasive specialist certificate to any person who: (a) Has held a health care credential in good standing issued by the department for at least five years; and (b) Has at least […]
RCW 18.84.090 Certification—Approval of schools and training. The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of schools and alternate training, and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession or in education to assist in evaluating those applying for approval. The standards and procedures set shall apply equally […]
RCW 18.84.095 Certification—Military training or experience. An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state. [ 2011 c 32 § 9.]
RCW 18.84.100 Certification—Application form—Fee. Applications for certification must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the determination of whether the applicant meets the requirements for certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall comply with administrative procedures, […]
RCW 18.84.110 Renewal of certificates. The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal of certificates as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. [ 1996 c 191 § 72; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 509; 1991 c 3 § 212; 1987 c 412 § 12.] NOTES: Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective […]
RCW 18.84.120 Registration—Fee—Requirements. The secretary may issue a registration to an applicant who submits, on forms provided by the department, the applicant’s name, the address, occupational title, name and location of business where applicant performs his or her services, and other information as determined by the secretary, including information necessary to determine whether there are […]
RCW 18.84.123 Application, certification, and renewal fees. In accordance with RCW 43.135.055, the department may establish application, certification, and renewal fees as necessary to recover the cost of implementing chapter 246, Laws of 2008. [ 2008 c 285 § 14.] NOTES: Intent—Captions not law—Effective date—2008 c 285: See notes following RCW 43.22.434.
RCW 18.84.130 Educational material. The secretary may provide educational materials and training to registered X-ray technicians, certified radiologic technologists, licensed practitioners and the public concerning, but not limited to, health risks associated with ionizing radiation, proper radiographic techniques, and X-ray equipment maintenance. The secretary may charge fees to recover the cost of providing educational materials […]
RCW 18.84.140 Application of chapter—Exemption for authorized scope of practice. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict the practice of a profession by a person who is either registered, certified, licensed, or similarly regulated under the laws of this state who is performing services within the person’s authorized scope of practice. […]
RCW 18.84.150 Application of chapter—Exemption for dentists. This chapter does not apply to practitioners licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW or unlicensed persons supervised by persons licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW. [ 1991 c 222 § 7.]
RCW 18.84.160 Application of chapter—Exemption for chiropractors. This chapter does not apply to practitioners licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW or unlicensed persons supervised by persons licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW. [ 1991 c 222 § 8.]
RCW 18.84.170 Registration deadline. Persons required to register under this chapter must be registered by January 1, 1992. [ 1991 c 222 § 10.]
RCW 18.84.180 Unprofessional conduct. It is unprofessional conduct under chapter 18.130 RCW for any person registered or certified under this chapter to interpret images, make diagnoses, prescribe medications or therapies, or perform other procedures that may be prohibited by rule. [ 2008 c 246 § 6.]
