Requirements for operation of radiation machine for mammography; qualifications for certificate of authorization; expiration of certificate; requirements for continuing education; fee for renewal. [Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. A person shall not operate a radiation machine for mammography unless he:
(a) Has a valid certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine issued by the Health Division; or
(b) Is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS.
2. To obtain a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography, a person must:
(a) Submit an application to the Health Division on a form provided by the Health Division and provide any additional information required by the Health Division;
(b) Be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or meet the standards established by the Health Division pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 457.065;
(c) Pass an examination if the Health Division determines that an examination for certification is necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of this state; and
(d) Pay the fee required by the Health Division which must be calculated to cover the administrative costs directly related to the process of issuing the certificates.
3. The Health Division shall certify a person to operate a radiation machine for mammography if the person complies with the provisions of subsection 2 and meets the standards adopted pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 457.065.
4. A certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography expires 3 years after the date on which it was issued unless renewed before that date. The Health Division shall require continuing education as a prerequisite to renewal of a certificate and shall charge a fee for renewal that is calculated to cover the administrative costs directly related to the renewal of a certificate.
5. A person who is certified to operate a radiation machine for mammography pursuant to this section shall not operate such a machine without a valid certificate of authorization issued pursuant to NRS 457.184 for the machine.
Last modified: February 26, 2006