AB 2256: Radiologist assistants.

<p>This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out as a radiologist assistant unless they meet certain requirements, including passing a radiologist assistant examination and maintaining current registration with prescribed entities. A radiologist assistant would be required to work under the supervision of a radiologist and cannot function independently. They can communicate and document initial clinical and imaging observations or procedures only to a radiologist for the radiologist's use. A supervising radiologist can delegate tasks or services to a radiologist assistant as they determine is appropriate to the assistant's competence.</p>