Nancy  E.  Diaz,  BSRT,PMAC  Midwest  Podiatry  Conference  2013  

� Must  be  done  in  the  facility  where  it  is  being  used  �  NOT  TRANSFERABLE  EVER  �  If  you  sell,  move…  �  The  address  on  your  POSTED  registration  must  match  location  

� Must  call  BERP  to  add  additional  units  and  remove  units  

� Every  THREE  years  in  Podiatry  � Can  happen  at  any  time  � Usually  scheduled  � Interfering  results  in  a  violation,  fine  or  suspension  

� File  and  keep  all  your  inspection  certificates  

 

� Policy  and  Procedure  Manual  �  Pregnant  worker  policy  �  Patient  and  film  holding  policy  �  Shielding  Policy  �  Initial  and  Annual  Training  Documentation  � Use  of  uncertified  operators  �  Exposure  switch  mounted  outside  control  area  

�  Equipment  Specs  (serial#,  Model#,  purchase  date)  �  Technique  Chart  �  ALARA  principle  �  RSO    �  Annual  Radiation  Protection  Training  Documentation  �  Radiation  Policies  

�  Pregnant  Workers  �  Pregnant  Patients  �  Shielding  Patients  �  Holding  Patients/Cassettes    

� Must  be  done  by  licensed  Medical  Physicist  � Call  your  State  or  your  local  hospital    � Check  with  your  State  Regs  for  frequency  � Is  usually  required  to  maintain  credentialing  

 

�  X-­‐ray  log  book  � QC/QA  Manual  and  Receipts  � Maintenance  records  �  Inspection  Reports  (Every  3  years)  �  Physicist  Reports  �  Radiation  Safety  Officer  �  Personnel  License  &  Certificates  

� ARRT  � ASRT  � State    

� Limited  X-­‐Ray  Machine  Operator  � ARRT.org  � ASRT.org  

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