(a) As used in this section, “nuclear medicine technologist” means a person who holds and maintains current certification in good standing as a nuclear medicine technologist with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

(b) The practice of nuclear medicine technology includes the use of sealed and unsealed radioactive materials, as well as pharmaceuticals, adjunctive medications and imaging modalities with or without contrast as part of diagnostic evaluation and therapy. The responsibilities of a nuclear medicine technologist include, but are not limited to, patient care, quality control, diagnostic procedures and testing, administration of radiopharmaceutical and adjunctive medications, in vitro diagnostic testing, radionuclide therapy and radiation safety.

(c) A nuclear medicine technologist may perform nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision and direction of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370 provided: (1) The physician is satisfied as to the ability and competency of the nuclear medicine technologist; (2) such delegation is consistent with the health and welfare of the patient and in keeping with sound medical practice; and (3) such procedures are performed under the oversight, control and direction of the physician.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the activities and services of a person who is enrolled in a nuclear medicine technology educational program acceptable to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, provided such activities and services are incidental to the course of study.

(e) A nuclear medicine technologist shall not: (1) Operate a stand-alone computed tomography imaging system, except as provided in § 20-74ee; or (2) independently perform a nuclear cardiology stress test, except the nuclear medicine technologist may administer adjunct medications and radio pharmaceuticals during the nuclear cardiology stress test and perform the imaging portion of the nuclear cardiology stress test.