1. (1) All applicants for licensure as hospital radiology inspectors must possess at a minimum one of the following combinations of education and experience:

   1. (a) One year of experience using X-ray machines and associated auxiliary equipment, and at least one of the following:

      1. (A) Certification by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Health Physics;
      2. (B) A doctoral degree in a physical or biological science; or
      3. (C) A doctor of medicine degree or a degree recognized by the Authority as an equally qualified health professional degree.
   2. (b) Two years of experience using X-ray machines and associated auxiliary equipment, and a master's degree in a physical or biological science.
   3. (c) Four years of experience using X-ray machines and associated auxiliary equipment, and a bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science.
   4. (d) Six years of experience using X-ray machines and associated auxiliary equipment, and an associate's degree in a physical or biological science.
2. (2) Experience of an applicant includes, but is not limited to, measuring ionizing radiation, evaluating radiation safety and documenting radiation protection needs in a diagnostic radiology setting.
3. (3) In addition to meeting the education and experience requirements of this section, applicants must be tested on knowledge of Authority rules governing the X-ray machine inspection program, including but not limited to, safety requirements and inspection procedures.
4. (4) Applicants must also complete such additional written or practical testing as the Authority may require.
5. (5) An accreditation must not be issued or renewed to an applicant unless the applicant has paid all required fees.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 453.605 - 453.807

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 453.605 - ORS 453.807

History

PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06
HD 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-9-96