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Radiologic technologists tell committee SB 324 would lower imaging standards in urgent care
Summary
Lisonbee Stokes of the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists testified that Senate Bill 324 would allow individuals with limited GXMO training to perform diagnostic imaging in urgent care settings, reduce necessary supervision and increase patient safety risks including improper dose management.
Lisonbee Stokes, junior chair of the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists Board of Directors, told the Senate Health Committee that Senate Bill 324 would lower education and supervision standards for imaging in ways that endanger patients.
"Radiographic imaging is simply not just pressing a button," Stokes said, arguing that imaging requires knowledge of radiation physics, anatomy, radiation protection and real‑time image evaluation developed through more than 2,000 combined didactic and clinical hours for…
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