Section 4774.101
(A) When a radiologist assistant administers contrast media as described in division (A)(4) of section 4774.08 of the Revised Code, a supervising radiologist shall provide on-site or remote supervision.
For purposes of this section, both of the following apply to a radiologist's supervision:
(1) On-site supervision does not require the supervising radiologist to be in the same room as the radiologist assistant during the administration of contrast media, but does require the supervising radiologist to be physically present at the same location where contrast media is administered.
(2) Remote supervision does not require the supervising radiologist to be physically present in the same room or location as the radiologist assistant during the administration of contrast media, but does require the supervising radiologist to be readily available for purposes of consulting with and directing the radiologist assistant while administering contrast media.
(B) If a supervising radiologist provides remote supervision of a radiologist assistant, then a health care provider that the radiologist and institution's clinical leadership have determined meets the following qualifications shall be present at the same location where the radiologist assistant administers contrast media, in order to assist the radiologist assistant in the event of a reaction to contrast media or other adverse event resulting from contrast media administration:
(1) The provider received training and meets competency guidelines set by the institution for recognizing, evaluating, diagnosing, and differentiating reactions to contrast media and other adverse events resulting from contrast media administration.
(2) The provider is able to recognize when medical intervention is required for an immediate, hypersensitive reaction to contrast media or for a physiological adverse event resulting from contrast media administration.
(3) The provider is legally authorized to administer prescription drugs and other interventions, either independently or in accordance with a radiologist's standing order or institutional protocol, to treat a reaction or event described in division (B)(2) of this section.
(4) The provider is able to consult with the supervising radiologist within an appropriate time frame.
(5) The provider is certified in basic life support by an organization acceptable to the institution.
(6) The provider understands when to call for assistance and how to activate emergency response systems.
(C) When engaging in or supervising contrast media administration or when assisting with a reaction to contrast media or other adverse event resulting from contrast media administration, the radiologist assistant, supervising radiologist, and qualified health care provider shall do so in a manner that is consistent with a definitive set of treatment guidelines approved by the clinical leadership of the institution at which the assistant, radiologist, and qualified health care provider practice.
Last updated July 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- September 23, 2026 – Enacted by House Bill 479 - 136th General Assembly [ View September 23, 2026 Version ]