1. (a) Prior to allowing an individual to perform as a radiation machine radiographer's assistant, a user shall:

   1. (1) Ensure the individual has:

      1. (A) Received copies of, instruction in, and demonstrated understanding of, the user's operating and emergency procedures by obtaining a passing grade of at least 80 percent on a written examination covering this material. The written examination shall be at least 50 questions in length. Instruction in this material shall be at least eight hours long; and
      2. (B) Demonstrated competence to use the radiation machines and survey instruments employed by the user and in the kinds of radiographic operations that will be performed by obtaining a passing grade of at least 80 percent on a practical examination covering this material. The practical examination shall be at least 25 questions in length. Instruction in this material shall be at lest four hours long; and
      3. (C) Received the instruction and training specified in subsections (a)(1)(A) and (a)(1)(B) from a radiation machine radiographer trainer or the registrant's radiation safety officer.

   2. (2) Once the individual has met the requirements of subsection (a)(1), issue to the individual a durable identification (ID) card, resistant to water, containing the:

      1. (A) Statement “I certify that (the name of the individual) has met the requirements to be a radiation machine radiographer's assistant.”;
      2. (B) Name and registration number of the registrant issuing the ID card; and
      3. (C) Printed name, signature and date of signature of the registrant's radiation safety officer or radiation machine radiographer trainer.
2. (b) A user may apply to be an approved provider of radiation safety training in accordance with section 30331.
3. (c) Documentation demonstrating compliance with this section shall be maintained and available for inspection.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 114975, 115000 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 114965, 114970, 115060, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-11-2008; operative 5-11-2008 (Register 2008, No. 15).

2. Amendment of section heading and Note filed 12-30-2014; operative 4-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 1).