Section 144-220-F-4 - Certification of qualified expertsThe Department shall certify qualified experts for the purpose of inspecting, and certifying x-ray equipment to establish compliance with this rule. The Department may grant, modify or refuse to issue a certification in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, Chapter 375, Subchapter V.
A. Radiological physicist certification(1) The radiological physicist, except as provided for in section F.3.C.(4), shall be responsible for the preparation and issuance of all inspection reports, and shall be accountable for all information, findings and recommendations contained therein.(2) Certification shall be in the diagnostic x-ray and/or the therapy area. To be eligible to apply for certification as a radiological physicist an individual shall, in addition to satisfying the training and experience requirements of Part A of this rule:(a) Not be currently employed by any company offering sales or service of x-ray equipment; and(b) Be certified by the American Board of Radiology in diagnostic radiologic physics; or(c) Be certified by the American Board of Health Physics and have one year of experience in the area of diagnostic x-ray as outlined in Appendix D; or(d) Possess a master's degree in a physical science and have three years' experience in the area of diagnostic x-ray as outlined in Appendix D.(3) Individuals meeting the above qualifications may apply to the Department for certification using Agency form HHE 820 Certified technician registration form. The application shall include the following information at a minimum:(c) Detailed description of education(d) Detailed description of experience(e) List of measuring and calibration equipment used(f) Types of services to be provided(4) Upon receipt and review of an application, the Department may require additional submissions and/or personal interviews with the applicant if deemed necessary to issue a certification.B. X-ray survey technician certification(1) The x-ray survey technician shall be responsible for the collection of data used in the preparation of inspection reports and shall collect such data only under the supervision of a radiologic physicist.(2) To be considered eligible to apply for certification as an x-ray survey technician an individual shall in addition to satisfying the training and experience requirements of Part A of this rule, also not be currently employed by any company offering sales or service of x-ray equipment.C. Application for Certification.(1) Individuals meeting the above qualifications may apply to the Department for Certification using Agency form HHE 820 Certified Technician Registration Form. The application shall include the following information at a minimum: (c) Detailed description of education, include transcripts;(d) Detailed description of experience, include resume;(e) Name of Certified radiologic physicist for whom the technician will be working, if applicable; and(f) A statement from the Radiologic physicist outlining the types of surveys the applicant is qualified to perform, if applicable.(2) Upon receipt and review of an application the Department may require additional submission and/or personal interviews with the applicant if deemed necessary to issue a certification.(3) All certificates issued by the Department shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of issue. Six months prior to expiration, the Department shall review the record of each individual whose certification is due to expire, and upon request of that individual issue a new certificate.D. Radiation instrument calibrations. Pursuant to Part D.1501.C, of this rule, all radiation measuring instruments shall be "calibrated" at intervals not to exceed 12 months. Additionally, Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements shall continue to be recognized where applicable.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § F-4