49 Pa. Code § 18.201
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ARRT-The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Auxiliary personnel-Persons other than a medical doctor, osteopathic doctor, dentist, podiatrist or chiropractor.
Direct supervision-Directly controlling the performance of a procedure by authorizing performance of that procedure only under the specific instructions of the medical doctor, and monitoring performance of the procedure to ensure compliance with those instructions.
Ionizing radiation-Gamma rays and X-rays, alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons and other nuclear particles. The term does not include ultrasound, sound or radio waves or visible, infrared or ultraviolet light.
Premises of a medical doctor-A location at which the medical doctor practices medicine, other than a health care facility regulated by the Department of Health, the Department of Public Welfare or the Federal government.
Radiologic procedure-The use of ionizing radiation for a diagnostic or therapeutic purpose.
49 Pa. Code § 18.201
The provisions of this § 18.201 issued under sections 6 and 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P. S. §§ 422.6 and 422.8).