§ 2812 - Powers and duties - Vermont Statutes

§ 2812. Powers and duties

(a) The board shall adopt rules necessary for the performance of its duties, including:

(1) a definition of the practice of radiologic technology, interpreting section 2801 of this title;

(2) qualifications for obtaining licensure, interpreting section 2821 of this title;

(3) explanations of appeal and other significant rights given to applicants and the public;

(4) procedures for disciplinary and reinstatement cases;

(5) procedures for certifying persons using special equipment;

(6) procedures for mandatory reporting of unsafe radiologic conditions or practices;

(7) procedures for continued competency evaluation;

(8) procedures for radiation safety;

(9) procedures for competency standards for license applications and renewals.

(b) The board shall:

(1) If applications for licensure by examination are pending, offer examinations at least twice each year and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensing.

(2) Use the administrative and legal services provided by the office of professional regulation under 3 V.S.A. chapter 5.

(3) Investigate suspected unprofessional conduct.

(4) Periodically determine whether a sufficient supply of good quality radiologic technology services is available in Vermont at a competitive and reasonable price; and take suitable action, within the scope of its powers, to solve or bring public and professional attention to any problem which it finds in this area.

(5) As a condition of renewal require that a licensee establish that he or she has completed continuing education as approved by the board not to exceed 24 hours in a two-year renewal.

(c) The board may:

(1) Refer cases of apparent improper radiologic technology practice to any occupational board with authority over the person concerned.

(2) Investigate suspected cases of unauthorized practice of radiologic technology, and refer any such case to the attorney general or a state's attorney for possible prosecution and injunctive relief.

(3) Conduct hearings.

(4) Administer oaths and issue subpoenas.

(5) Issue orders relating to discovery in the same manner as a judge under the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, which may be enforced in the same manner as a subpoena.

(6) Adopt rules relating to the procedures to be followed in handling complaints and conducting hearings under this chapter.

(7) Receive assistance from the attorney general or other state agencies, so long as the assistance is not contrary to any other state law.

(8) Conduct a competency evaluation where radiographic services are performed by licensees and licensed practitioners required to demonstrate competency under section 2804 of this title to insure that optimum radiologic technology practices are used to minimize patient and occupational radiation dose. The fee required under section 2814 of this title shall not be assessed more than once in any two-year period against any licensed practitioner evaluated under this subdivision. The director of the office of professional regulation may contract with the department of health or others to perform evaluations under this subsection. (Added 1983, No. 230 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(d); 1991, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.) § 45; 1993, No. 108 (Adj. Sess.), § 12; 1999, No. 52, §§ 19, 20.)