S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-108.500.505

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-108.500.505 - Qualifications (I)

A. Those persons who practice within the lawful scope of their practice utilizing ionizing radiation such as cardiac catheterization (fluoroscopy) shall be appropriately qualified in accordance with R.61-63 and R.61-64.

B. Those individuals providing the following services shall have the following qualifications:

1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

a. Physicians responsible for reviewing all indications for examinations, specifying the use and dosage of contrast agents, etc. shall be certified in radiology by the American Board of Radiology, the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with documented evidence of MRI training and meet the guidelines of the American College of Radiology Standard for Continuing Medical Education.

b. Individuals conducting MRI's shall be licensed nurses or Radiologic Technologists with documented evidence of appropriate MRI training.

2. Cardiac Catheterization.

a. Any physician performing cardiac catheterization shall have:

(1) Board certification in internal medicine and the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease or be board-eligible in the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease and be examined for certification within two years of initial eligibility;

(2) Completed current training in cardiac catheterization;

(3) Met the experience requirements of the American Board of Internal Medicine.

b. All direct care personnel in the cardiac catheterization laboratory shall be certified in basic cardiac life support (BCLS), with at least one staff member/volunteer with a current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) whenever patients are present.

3. Anesthesia Services (If Provided)

a. Anesthesia shall be administered only by:

(1) An anesthesiologist;

(2) A physician, other than an anesthesiologist, or dentist or podiatrist who is qualified to administer anesthesia pursuant to the S.C. Code of Laws;

(3) A certified registered nurse anesthetist;

(4) A registered nurse anesthetist;

(5) An anesthesiologist's assistant.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-108.500.505

Added by State Register Volume 28, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2004.