Wyo. Code R. 017-0001-3
Radiologic Technologist Examiners, Board of
Chapter 3: Radiologic Technologist
Effective Date: 02/26/2013 to 09/15/2022
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 017.0001.3.02262013
Section 1. 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 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 3. 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:
(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
(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 are not renewable.
Section 5. Special License. The Board may issue a special license to a student technologist to practice as a radiologic technologist if a regional hardship or emergency condition exists. The student shall be currently enrolled as a nuclear medicine technologist or in their second year and in good standing in a radiology college program in radiologic technology as approved by JRCERT for qualification of a special license under the terms of these rules and regulations.
(a) The applicant must meet criteria as defined in Section 3(a).
(b) The applicant must be considered proficient as a radiologic or nuclear medicine technologist as described in the Act by the employer, the radiologist or other licensed practitioner making the request, and the college program director. The Board retains the right to further investigate the individual’s competence before issuance.
(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, licensed practitioner and radiologist.
(e) Special licenses shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issuance and are not renewable.