Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17.6-4. Technicians--Services authorized to render

(1) Render rescue, first aid, and resuscitation services.

(2) During training at the hospital and while caring for patients in the hospital, administer parenteral medications under the direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.

(3) Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and cardioversions.

(4) Where communication is monitored by a physician (or a mobile intensive care unit nurse where authorized by a physician) and direct communication is maintained, may, upon order of the physician or the nurse, do any of the following:

(5) In the event that communications with the hospital cannot be established or maintained, perform those procedures that may be authorized by written orders appropriate to the condition of the patient and previously approved by the ambulance service coordinating board.