Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 127.000 - Licensing Of Mammography Facilities
Requirements
Section 127.012 - Requirements of the Mammography Radiologic Technologist

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 127.000 MA Code of Regs 127.012

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) Mammography Radiologic Technologist Qualifications. A Mammography Radiologic Technologist is qualified to be employed in a mammography facility if he or she holds a current Massachusetts license in Radiography and Mammography issued under 105 CMR 125.000: Licensing of Radiologic Technologists.

(B) Mammography Radiologic Technologist Duties. The Mammography Radiologic Technologist shall be responsible for:

(1) Prominently posting his or her license at the facility;

(2) Ensuring that the radiographs meet the technical and diagnostic quality standards of the Interpreting Physician;

(3) Performing mammographic duties in accordance with established policies specified in the Quality Assurance Procedures Manual; and

(4) Ensuring that safe operating conditions of the unit are maintained in accordance with the Quality Assurance Procedure Manual.

(C) New Mammography Modality Training. Mammography Radiologic Technologists must complete eight hours of training in a mammography modality prior to independently performing mammography examinations using such a modality, unless he or she has been previously trained in that modality.

(D) Required Examinations. Mammography Radiologic Technologists must perform at least 200 mammography examinations every 24 months. Mammography Radiologic Technologists who fail to perform the required number of examinations shall perform a minimum of 25 mammography examinations under direct supervision of a qualified Radiologic Technologist before resuming the performance of independent mammography examinations.

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