Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Article 35 - RADIATION
Section 28-35-256 - Training for X-ray system operators
Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 28-35-256
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 52, December 26, 2024
The following subjects shall be included in the training of X-ray equipment operators, as applicable:
(a) Familiarization with the following:
(1) Identification of controls;
(2) the function of each control; and
(3) how to use technique charts;
(b) radiation protection using the following:
(1)
Collimation;
(2) filtration;
(3) gonad shielding and, if used,
other patient protection devices;
(4) restriction of X-ray tube radiation to
the image receptor;
(5) personnel
protection; and
(6) grids;
(c) film processing, including the following:
(1) Film speed as
related to the patient's exposure to radiation;
(2) film processing parameters; and
(3) a quality assurance program;
(d) emergency procedures, which shall include the termination of exposure if an automatic timing device fails;
(e) the proper use of personnel dosimetry, if required; and
(f) understanding the units of radiation.
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