In a facility with a shortage of surgical technologists considering radiology techs as scrub personnel for interventional radiology procedures, what is the first step to determine feasibility?

• A. Determine If the Radiology Technicians Educational Program Includes Training on Surgical Scrub Details
• B. Consult the State Standards of Practice for Radiology Techs
• C. Ask the Perioperative Nurse Educator to Develop an Orientation Plan
• D. Develop a Job Description for the New Role

Answer: (B)