WAC 246-225A-025   X-ray system radiation safety procedure.  (1) The department may require the registrant to adopt a written X-ray system radiation safety procedure if there is reason to believe the registrant needs increased attention because of:

     (a) Inadequate operator training;

     (b) Extremely high workload;

     (c) Increased risk of exposure due to staff supporting patients during radiography;

     (d) Increased risk of exposure to scattered radiation;

     (e) Unnecessarily high patient exposure values; or

     (f) Other similar conditions.

     (2) The X-ray system radiation safety procedures must:

     (a) Address patient and occupationally exposed personnel safety; and

     (b) Define any restrictions of the operating technique required for safe operation of the X-ray system.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050 and 70.98.080. 11-19-013, § 246-225A-025, filed 9/7/11, effective 10/8/11; 08-14-074, § 246-225A-025, filed 6/26/08, effective 7/27/08.]