NY A02685

Creates a new "limited-scope radiographer" license category for individuals to perform radiography limited to chest, extremities, skull/sinus, and spine/sacrum imaging at urgent care centers only

Requires limited-scope radiographers to work under supervision of a licensed practitioner or licensed registered radiologic technologist, and prohibits them from using fluoroscopy or injecting intravenous contrast media

Mandates completion of an approved educational program consisting of minimum 80 hours of didactic content (covering anatomy, imaging procedures, patient care, medical terminology, etc.) and 240 hours of clinical training

Requires passage of a standardized accreditation examination assessing knowledge and skills for limited-scope radiography before licensure

Subjects limited-scope radiographers to the same disciplinary procedures as full radiologic technologists, including license suspension, revocation, civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation, and mandatory reporting of out-of-state disciplinary actions