(1) A person certified as a hemodialysis technician may, under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.415, perform functions as determined by rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Oregon Medical Board and the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
(2) A hemodialysis technician shall not:
(a) Administer medications by oral, intramuscular, intravenous or subcutaneous means except as specified under rules adopted by the authority pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(b) Determine the frequency, duration or nature of dialysis treatments or alter any treatment prescribed by a licensed health professional.
(c) Engage in any health care activity requiring a license except as authorized under rules adopted by the authority pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.