Wyo. Code R. 017-0001-1
Radiologic Technologist Examiners, Board of
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Effective Date: 08/26/1996 to 05/27/1999
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 017.0001.1.08261996
Section 1. Authority. These rules and regulations are promulgated by the Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologists Examiners pursuant to their authority under the Radiologic Technologist Licensing Act, W.S. 33-37-101 through 33-37-113.
Section 2. Statement of Purpose. The Board of Radiologic Technologists Examiners rules and regulations are set forth for the purpose of interpreting, administering and implementing W.S.§ 33-37-101 through 33-37-113, providing for the licensure of technologists and technicians, regulating the qualifications and standards of education and performance required for licensure and licensure renewal, providing for inspections, enforcement and penalties, and setting fees.
Section 3. Severability. If any provision of these regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of these regulations which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of these regulations are declared to be severable.
Section 4. Terms Defined by Statute. Terms defined in W.S. 33-37-101 through 33-37-113 shall have the same meaning when used in these regulations unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.
Section 5. Terms Defined Herein. As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.
(j) “Nuclear Medicine Technologist” shall mean an individual who may or may not be a radiologic technologist with specialized training in the application of ionizing radiation and radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic and/or diagnostic purposes.
(k) “Licensed Practitioner” shall mean a person licensed or otherwise authorized by law to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry, osteopathy or chiropractic.
(l) “Proficiency” shall mean performing a given art, skill or branch of learning with expert correctness and facility.
(m) “Radiation Therapy” shall mean the specialized use of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes.
(n) “Radiation Therapy Technologist” shall mean a radiologic technologist with specialized training in the application of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes.
(o) “Radiographer” shall mean a radiologic technologist with specialized training in the application of ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.
(p) “Radiologic Technician” shall mean a person who has or has not received formal training in the application of ionizing radiation, but who has met minimum requirements for a restricted license and works under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
(q) “Radiologist” shall mean a medical practitioner licensed in the State of Wyoming specializing in the practice of radiology, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy.
(r) “Restricted Examination” shall include a general portion which MUST be passed, in conjunction with one or more of the following specific body areas: Skull/Sinuses/Spine, Chest, Extremities inclusive of upper and lower extremities, Pectoral girdle excluding pelvis, and Podiatric radiography.
(s) “Special Procedures” shall mean any radiographic, ct scanning, mammography, or fluoroscopic exam using contrast media and may include minor surgery.
(t) “Technique” shall mean any adjustment of radiation producing equipment.
(a) The Board shall meet quarterly at a date, place and time established by the Chair with special meetings held as requested by the Chair or by a majority of the members.
(b) Notice of Board meetings shall be given to any person who requests such notice as specified by the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act. The notice shall specify the time and place of the meeting and the business to be transacted.
(c) All meetings shall be open to the public; the Board may conduct executive sessions in accordance with W.S. 16-4-405(a).
(d) A majority of the Board members constitutes a quorum for the conduct of a Board meeting. The act of the majority of members present at a meeting, which includes a quorum, shall be the act of the Board of Radiologic Technologists Examiners.
(e) A written record shall be kept of all meetings and such records shall be retained as the permanent record of the transactions of the Board.