Committee approves updates to radiologic technologist standards and expands supervised roles

Ajani Graham (majority policy advisor) told the committee HB 2050 updates Arizona statutes governing radiologic technologist education, accreditation, clinical hours and physician supervision requirements, and allows radiologist assistants to perform certain supervised tasks rather than requiring direct physician supervision.

Tracy Rogers, director of radiology at Yavapai College, said the bill modernizes outdated regulatory references, removes fixed renewal fees and reduces unnecessary clinical hours while preserving quality and national credential alignment. Jay Coburn, an RN working in interventional radiology, supported an amendment to allow the Board of Nursing to regulate fluoroscopy and x-ray for advanced practice registered nurses so they can provide expanded services under board-defined training. Members asked whether changing from direct supervision to supervision would relax safety; witnesses said radiologist assistants have master’s-level training and the change is intended to let them perform routine procedures while radiologists focus on complex cases, with remote communication available for oversight.

The committee adopted the Bliss Amendment (01/16/2026) that explicitly adds registered nurses to the list of professionals not required to obtain an additional license for diagnostic x‑ray. The bill as amended was returned with a due-pass recommendation (committee vote recorded 10 ayes, 2 nays).