West Virginia Code
Article 23. Radiologic Technologists
§30-23-18. Scope of Practice for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

The scope of practice for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology includes the following:
(1) Make arrangements with other departments for ancillary patient services (e.g. transportation, anesthesia);
(2) Orient patient and family to requirements necessary for the exam and instruct patient regarding preparation prior to imaging procedures;
(3) Assist with scheduling patients and coordinating exams to assure smooth work flow and review patient's chart to verify physician's orders;
(4) Assist patient on and off the scanning table and maintain communication and provide reassurance to patient throughout scanning procedure;
(5) Obtain patient's medical history prior to scan and observe patient's vital signs, O2 saturation, patient's level of consciousness during scanning procedure, and observe patient's physical status prior to discharge from the scanning procedure;
(6) Maintain controlled access to restricted area of strong magnetic field to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and hospital personnel and screen patient for ferrous and RF-sensitive material prior to entrance into magnetic field;
(7) Evacuate patient in emergency situation (e.g., quench, code, metallic object);
(8) Provide hearing protection to patient and others;
(9) Inspect equipment to make sure it is operable and safe (e.g., coils, cables, door seals), perform document and interpret the results of daily QC tests (center frequency, signal to noise, image quality and artifacts);
(10) Monitor specific absorption rate (SAR) and cryogen levels;
(11) Position patient according to type of study indicated and enter patient's data needed to initiate scan;
(12) Explain the risks of contrast media injections, obtain signed consent form, determine appropriate dose required, program or activate the power injector and administer the contrast media;
(13) Select all parameters needed to obtain a highly diagnostic image;
(14) Archive images to or retrieve images from data storage devices;
(15) Evaluate quality of filmed images and reformat images;
(16) Perform automatic or manual frequency tuning;
(17) Differentiate between normal and abnormal images to assess completion of procedure;
(18) Monitor image production and discriminate between technically acceptable and unacceptable images;
(19) Maintaining values congruent with the profession's code of ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national, institutional and/or departmental standards, policies and procedures regarding delivery of services and patient care; and
(20) Perform any other duties that the board authorizes.

Structure West Virginia Code

West Virginia Code

Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations

Article 23. Radiologic Technologists

§30-23-1. License Required to Practice

§30-23-2. Unlawful Acts

§30-23-3. Applicable Law

§30-23-4. Definitions

§30-23-5. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners

§30-23-6. Powers and Duties of the Board

§30-23-7. Rule Making

§30-23-8. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines

§30-23-9. Requirements for Radiologic Technology License

§30-23-10. Scope of Practice for a Radiologic Technologist

§30-23-11. Scope of Practice for a Radiation Therapist

§30-23-12. Exemptions From Radiologic Technology License

§30-23-13. Requirements for Temporary Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology License

§30-23-14. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology License From Another State; License to Practice in This State

§30-23-15. Requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologist License

§30-23-16. Scope of Practice for Nuclear Medicine Technologist

§30-23-17. Requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist License

§30-23-18. Scope of Practice for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

§30-23-19. Requirements for an Apprentice License for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

§30-23-20. Requirements for Podiatric Medical Assistant Permit

§30-23-21. Scope of Practice for Podiatric Medical Assistants

§30-23-22. License and Permit Renewal Requirements

§30-23-23. Display of License

§30-23-24. Refusal to Issue or Renew, Suspension or Revocation; Disciplinary Action

§30-23-25. Complaints; Investigations; Notice

§30-23-26. Hearing and Judicial Review

§30-23-27. Injunctions

§30-23-28. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties

§30-23-29. Single Act Evidence of Practice