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This bill updates the definitions and supervision requirements for diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Washington state. The bill clarifies the concept of "general supervision" for intravenous contrast procedures, specifying that a physician must provide overall direction and control without being physically present during the procedure, while ensuring a licensed practitioner capable of managing adverse events is on-site. The bill adds provisions for remote supervision through real-time audio and visual telecommunications, requiring compliance with federal, state, and local telemedicine regulations. It also modifies existing definitions of various types of radiologic technologists, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and explicitly allows these professionals to perform intravenous contrast procedures under general supervision. Additionally, the bill includes a new section emphasizing that these changes do not prevent licensed healthcare providers from providing supervision or alter their existing scope of practice as permitted by state and federal law. The modifications aim to provide more flexible and clear guidelines for medical professionals working in radiologic technology while maintaining patient safety standards.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1546&Year=2025&Initiative=false