Wyo. Code R. 017-0001-3
Radiologic Technologist Examiners, Board of
Chapter 3: Radiologic Technologist
Effective Date: 09/15/2022 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 017.0001.3.09152022
Section 1. Authority. The Board promulgates these rules according to authority granted by Wyoming Statute 33-37-105 and 33-37-108.
Section 2. Scope of Practice. The radiologic technologist issued a general license has demonstrated proficiency in equipment operation, image production, radiation protection, quality control, and patient care and education. A licensed radiologic technologist is able to assist a licensed practitioner with all aspects of special procedures, use of contrast media, assist with fluoroscopy, radioisotopes or therapeutic procedures as may be required.
(a) No individual shall perform any act specifically authorized for a radiologic technologist, nor function as a radiologic technologist, nor represent themselves as a radiologic technologist unless that individual holds a current general, temporary, or special license issued by the Board.
(b) Every radiologic technologist shall display their license at all times in a conspicuous location readily accessible to all clients at their place of business.
Section 4. Requirements for Licensure. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the Board receives all documentation necessary to prove to the Board's satisfaction that the applicant meets all the requirements for licensure herein.
(a) General: The applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence to the Board that they:
(i) Are at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(ii) Are legal inhabitants of the United States;
(iii) Have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or controlled substances unless the applicant can show the Board to its satisfaction that such conviction will not impair the applicant's ability to provide competent health care or pose a threat to the safety of the consumer public; and
(iv) Satisfy the requirements established in these rules.
(b) Education: The Board shall recognize for licensure successful completion of any course of study in radiologic technology as approved by JRCERT or other accrediting agencies recognized by ARRT, which have been approved by the Board.
(c) Examination: The Board shall recognize for general licensure successful completion of the National Registry Exam as administered by ARRT, NMTCB, or CBRPA.
(a) The Board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has satisfied all of the requirements for a general license with the exception of passing the required examination.
(b) The Board shall not grant more than one (1) temporary license to the same individual.
(c) The temporary license shall expire fifteen (15) days after the date of the scheduled examination and is not renewable.
Section 6. Special License. The Board may issue a special license to an individual to practice as a radiologic technologist if a regional hardship or emergency condition exists and issuing a special license will address the regional hardship or emergency condition.
(a) A regional hardship or emergency condition exists if:
(i) The Board recognizes a regional hardship; or
(ii) An emergency is declared by the relevant executive authority of a particular area within the Board’s geographic jurisdiction.
(b) An applicant for a special license must apply by submitting evidence showing that the applicant meets the following requirements:
(i) At least eighteen (18) years of age;
(ii) Has not been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or pleaded no contest to a felony indicating that the individual is unable to safely practice radiologic technology;
(iii) Education:
(A) Is currently enrolled as a nuclear medicine technologist; or
(B) Is in their second year in a radiology college program as approved by JRCERT.
(iv) Experience:
(A) Practiced as a radiologic technologist within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the application and is current with the continuing education requirements defined in Chapter 6; or
(B) Successfully completed a radiology college program as approved by JRCERT within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the application.
(c) The Board shall not grant more than one (1) special license to the same individual.
(d) A special license will be issued for the individual to work at the facility designated by the written notifications sent from the employer and radiologist.
(e) Special licenses shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issuance and are not renewable.