§ 17-30450. Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit Requirement.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit issued by the Department shall be required of any radiologic technologist who exposes a patient to X-rays in a fluoroscopy mode, or who does one or more of the following during fluoroscopy of a patient:

(1) Positions the patient;

(2) Positions the fluoroscopy equipment; or

(3) Selects exposure factors.

(b) A radiologic technologist fluoroscopy permit is not required of a certified therapeutic radiologic technologist performing fluoroscopy for therapeutic treatment planning purposes. This exception may not be construed to allow a certified therapeutic radiologic technologist to use fluoroscopy for diagnostic purposes.

HISTORY

1. New Group 4 (Article 1, Sections 30450-30452) filed 8-21-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 34). For prior history, see Register 78, No. 10.

2. Amendment of section heading and section and repealer and new Note filed 10-11-2013; operative 10-11-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2013, No. 41).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 114870(a) and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 106995, 114870(c), 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.