gbuchman

Dear Deanah: Thank you for your reply. That is true that radiology technicians have been starting IV for a long time now. NY state radiology technicians are not allowed to inject contrast media without supervision of the physician (intravascular). If this bill will pass they can do it without supervisoin. You are working as radiology nurse and know better then I am what kind of complications to expect. What if this is small free-standing imaging center and patient develops complication and there is no physitian or RN available? From what I read, Radiology technicians trained more to work with humans under supervision of physician and their training and job description has more to do with imaging procedure. Thanks Buchman :)

Dear Deanah: My name is Galina and I am psychiatric nurse in NY state. I just read your reply about scope of practice for radiology nurse and really impressed by it. I am trying to be involved in politics and support nurses all ower the country. Recently I read New York State AFL-CIO opose memo to Bill A-1524-B to allow radiation technitians to administer IV drugs. Personally I think its wrong, the radiation technicians are not educated and trained for this procedure. What possible intended and unintended impact on cost, quality and access of health care this Bill will have if passed? I just would like to hear an oppinion of radiology nurse. Thank you . Galina