Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.005
Registration of surgical technologists
The registration of surgical technologists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Revised Code of Washington Chapter 18.215 — Surgical Technologists
Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 18.215 · 10 active provisions
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.010
Definitions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.(3) "Surgical technologist" means a person, regardless of title, who is supervised in the…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.020
Registration
No person may represent oneself as a surgical technologist by use of any title or description without being registered by the department under the provisions of this chapter.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.030
Construction—Limitation of chapter
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within his or her authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States whil…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.040
Secretary's authority
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter;(2) Establish all registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(4…
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.050
Required applicant information
An applicant shall identify the name and address of the applicant and other information required by the secretary necessary to establish whether there are grounds for denial of a registration or conditional registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.060
Registration of applicant—Fee
The secretary shall register an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.070
Renewal of registration—Requirements, fees established by rule
The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of registration. Failure to renew shall invalidate the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.080
Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unregistered practice, the issuance and denial of registration, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter.
Wash. Rev. Code § 18.215.090
Registration requirements—Military training or experience
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.