Section 410IAC5.2-15-2. Scope of practice

   (a) An individual issued a cardiac catheterization radiography certificate may:

(1) upon verbal direction of a supervising physician performing the procedure or a radiologic technologist licensed under this article physically present during the procedure, assist with anatomic or physiologic studies of intervention, both diagnostic and therapeutic in which the heart or coronary arteries are entered via a systemic vein or artery using a catheter that is manipulated under fluoroscopic visualization;

(2) initially set the correct machine parameters and position the patient and x-ray tube according to procedure protocols established by the facility or supervising physician;

(3) make changes from the initial protocol only upon verbal direction of the supervising physician performing the procedure or a radiologic technologist present in the room during the procedure;

(4) reset the fluoroscopic timer after the audible signal has sounded;

(5) develop radiographic images;

(6) print radiographic images; and

(7) assure adequate radiation protection to the patient and individuals in the procedure room.

  (b) An individual issued a cardiac catheterization radiography certificate may not:

(1) actuate a radiation machine resulting in the production of ionizing radiation;

(2) perform any radiation-related tasks independently other than those outlined in subsection (a); or

(3) perform a radiographic function in any other procedure other than a cardiac catheterization.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 5.2-15-2; filed Nov 27, 2006, 1:48 p.m.: 20061227-IR-410050190FRA; errata filed Jan 17, 2007, 11:14 a.m.: 20070131-IR-410050190ACA; readopted filed Jul 12, 2012, 12:09 p.m.: 20120808-IR-410120265RFA)