LIMITED MACHINE OPERATORS ALLOWED. See the State Board of Medical Licensure
Part 2621 Chapter 1: Limited X-Ray Machine Operator
Rule 1.1 Scope. Pursuant to Mississippi Code §41-58-3, an individual who applies ionizing radiation in a physician’s office, radiology clinic, or a licensed hospital in Mississippi under the specific direction of a licensed practitioner shall be permitted as a limited x-ray machine operator by the Board.
Source: Miss. Code Ann. §73-25-19 (1972, as amended).
Rule 1.2 Definitions.
“Licensed Practitioner” means a person licensed or otherwise authorized by law to practice medicine, osteopathy or podiatry, or a licensed physician assistant.
“Limited X-Ray Machine Operator” means a person who is issued a permit by the State Board of Medical Licensure to perform medical radiation technology limited to specific radiographic procedures on certain parts of the human anatomy, specifically the chest, abdomen, and skeletal structures.
Source: Miss. Code Ann. §73-25-19 (1972, as amended).
Rule 1.3 Limitations. Limited x-ray machine operators may not perform fluoroscopy, both stationary and mobile (C-arm); contrast studies; computed tomography; nuclear medicine; radiation therapy studies; and mammography.
Source: Miss. Code Ann. §73-25-19 (1972, as amended).
Rule 1.4 Requirements. Each limited x-ray-machine operator who is employed to apply ionizing radiation in the state of Mississippi shall:
Submit a completed information form which has been supplied by the Board, completed in every detail.
• Submit proof of completion of twelve hours of Board-approved education in radiologic technology, with six of those hours specifically in radiation protection.
• Pay the appropriate fee as determined by the Board.
Source: Miss. Code Ann. §73-25-19 (1972, as amended).
Rule 1.5 Renewal. Each limited x-ray machine operator permit will expire June 30 two years after the date the permit is issued. During the two year period in which the limited x-ray machine operator holds a current permit, additional continuing educational hours must be obtained for renewal. In order to renew, each limited x-ray machine operator shall submit biennially:
an application for permit renewal on a form supplied by the Board, completed in every detail;
• evidence of completing twelve hours of board-approved continuing education with six hours in radiation protection; and
• paid a renewal fee as prescribed by the Board.
