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OR Rev Stat § 688.495 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.495 - Licensing of radiographer without examination.

The Board of Medical Imaging may license as a radiographer, without examination, any person who: (1) Applies for a license as provided in ORS 688.455; and (2) On the date of making application is a radiographer under the laws of any other state, territory of the United States or nation, if the requirements for licensure in that state, territory or nation are not less stringent than those required under ORS 688.405 to 688.605 and the applicant passed a written examination in that state, territory or nation that is comparable to the examination required in this state for the category or categories for which licensure is sought. [1977 c.534 §10; 1981 c.603 §3; 2009 c.833 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 688.505 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.505 - Evidence of continuing education on renewal.

(1) At the time a biennial renewal fee is submitted, the Board of Medical Imaging shall require each licensee and permittee to submit evidence of continuing education pertinent to the license or permit. (2) A holder of a limited X-ray machine operator permit shall submit evidence of satisfying the number of hours of continuing education as established by the board by rule. (3) A holder of a license may submit evidence of a current credential issued by the credentialing organization if that organization requires continuing education for renewal of those credentials. (4) A holder of a license with a credential from a credentialing organization that does not require continuing education for renewal shall submit evidence of continuing education equal to other medical imaging licensees as required by rule of the board. [1977 c.534 §12; 1985 c.325 §1; 1989 c.214 §2; 1999 c.517 §6; 2009 c.833 §11]
OR Rev Stat § 688.510 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.510 - Certificate to practice fluoroscopy; fees; rules; discipline.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Fluoroscopy" means a technique for generating X-ray images and for presenting the X-ray images simultaneously and continuously as a visible image. (b) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525. (c) "To practice fluoroscopy" means to initiate the generation of X-rays and to acquire visible images for the purpose of medical diagnosis. (2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, a physician assistant may not practice fluoroscopy on a person unless the physician assistant: (a) Holds an active certificate issued by the Board of Medical Imaging under this section; and (b) Operates fluoroscopic X-ray equipment in compliance with rules adopted by the board under this section. (3) The board shall issue a certificate to practice fluoroscopy to a physician assistant who: (a) Completes a fluoroscopy education program approved by the board; (b) Submits an examination application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board; (c) Pays an examination fee established by the board by rule; (d) Passes an examination on fluoroscopy approved by the board; (e) Submits a certificate application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board; (f) Pays a certificate application fee established by the board by rule; and (g) Meets the standards of ethical and professional conduct established by a credentialing organization or professional society related to the practice of medical imaging. (4) The board shall renew the certificate to practice fluoroscopy of a physician assistant who: (a) Submits a renewal application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board; (b) Pays a renewal fee established by the board by rule; and (c) Completes continuing education requirements approved by the board. (5) A physician assistant may practice fluoroscopy before being issued a certificate under this section for the purpose of completing a fluoroscopy training program. A physician assistant must be supervised, as determined by the board by rule, when practicing fluoroscopy under this subsection. (6) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may refuse to issue or renew a certificate under this section or may suspend or revoke a certificate under this section if the applicant or certificate holder violates a provision of this section or any rule adopted by the board under this section. [2015 c.62 §2; 2021 c.349 §8] Note: 688.510 was added to and made a part of 688.405 to 688.605 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 688.517 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.517 - Bone densitometry certificate; fees; rules.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging may issue a limited permit in bone densitometry to an individual who is certified in bone densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, its successor agency or another agency approved by the board, and who meets the requirements established by the board by rule. (2) The board may issue a temporary permit in bone densitometry to an individual to allow the individual to complete the clinical requirements necessary for certification in bone densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, its successor agency or other agency approved by the board. The individual must meet the requirements established by the board by rule. (3) The board shall adopt rules regarding the permits described in this section. The rules shall establish: (a) An application process; (b) Procedures for issuance of the permits; (c) Fees; (d) Continuing education requirements; (e) Renewal procedures; and (f) Other criteria that the board determines necessary. [2017 c.13 §5] Note: 688.517 was added to and made a part of 688.405 to 688.605 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 688.555 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.555 - Rulemaking; executive director.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall adopt rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 and 688.915. (2) In adopting rules, the board shall act with benefit of the advice of the Attorney General of the State of Oregon. (3) The board may appoint and fix the compensation of an executive director subject to ORS 240.245 and include reimbursement for actual and necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the director. [1977 c.534 §4(1),(2),(4); 1999 c.517 §10; 2009 c.833 §16]
OR Rev Stat § 688.557 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.557 - Authority of board to require fingerprints.

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the Board of Medical Imaging may require the fingerprints of a person who: (1) Is applying for a license, or renewal of a license, under ORS 688.445 and 688.455; (2)(a) Is employed or applying for employment by the board or provides services or seeks to provide services to the board as a contractor, vendor or volunteer; and (b) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position in which the person has or will have access to information that is confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations; or (3) Is under investigation by the board pursuant to ORS 688.525. [2007 c.619 §5; 2009 c.833 §17; 2013 c.87 §4] Note: 688.557 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 688 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 688.560 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.560 - Fees; rules.

The Board of Medical Imaging by rule shall establish and collect reasonable fees for: (1) Oversight of limited X-ray machine operator permit examinations. (2) Special interpretation of examination results. (3) Duplication of permits, licenses and wall certificates. (4) Reproduction of records. (5) Application processing, licensing and permitting. (6) Inspections of limited X-ray machine operator schools. [1993 c.247 §6; 1997 c.367 §4; 1999 c.517 §11; 2009 c.833 §18] Note: 688.560 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 688 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 688.565 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.565 - Continuing education.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall approve programs of continuing education in medical imaging modalities and for limited X-ray machine operators to meet the requirements of ORS 688.505. (2) The board may seek volunteers from the various medical imaging modalities to review and assist in the approval of continuing education credits for their respective medical imaging modalities. (3) Continuing education programs for limited X-ray machine operators shall be reviewed by a radiographer. [1977 c.534 §13; 2005 c.151 §5; 2009 c.833 §19]
OR Rev Stat § 688.585 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.585 - Board of Medical Imaging Account.

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Except for moneys otherwise designated by statute, all fees, contributions and other moneys received by the Board of Medical Imaging must be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the board to be used by the board for purposes of ORS 676.850 and 688.405 to 688.605. Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. (2) The board shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the account. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program for which each withdrawal is charged. [1977 c.534 §23; 2005 c.726 §15; 2009 c.833 §20; 2013 c.240 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 688.595 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.595 - Enforcement and inspections.

The section manager of the Radiation Protection Services Section of the Oregon Health Authority shall enforce the provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605. The section manager, or a designee of the Board of Medical Imaging, shall conduct, under the direction of the board, inspections in furtherance of the purposes of ORS 688.405 to 688.605. [1977 c.534 §19; 2005 c.307 §3; 2009 c.595 §1093; 2009 c.833 §21; 2021 c.133 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 688.600 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.600 - Investigation of alleged violations; power of board; subpoenas; peer review committees.

(1) Upon receipt of a complaint, or upon its own motion, the Board of Medical Imaging may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605. (2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may: (a) Take evidence; (b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases; (c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases; (d) Require answers to interrogatories; (e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation; (f) Require a person to undergo a mental, physical, chemical dependency or competency evaluation at the person’s expense when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is or may be unable to practice a medical imaging modality with reasonable skill and safety or may constitute a risk to the public, with the results being reported to the board. The report may not be disclosed to the public but may be received into evidence in a proceeding between the board and the person when the mental, physical, chemical dependency or competency of the person is at issue, notwithstanding any claim of privilege by the person; and (g) Issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson or executive director and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon. (3) For the purpose of disciplinary issues concerning scope of practice and standards of practice, the board may form temporary peer review committees in the relevant modality or subspecialty to advise the board of appropriate action. The composition, authority and responsibilities of a temporary committee must be defined in rules adopted by the board. [1989 c.843 §10; 2009 c.833 §22; 2021 c.134 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 688.603 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.603 - Fines; rules.

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 and subsection (2) of this section, the Board of Medical Imaging may impose a fine on an individual licensed or holding a permit under ORS 688.405 to 688.605 for an administrative or clerical violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or a rule adopted pursuant to ORS 688.405 to 688.605 if the violation does not create a risk of harm to the public, as established by the board by rule. (2) A fine imposed under this section: (a) May not exceed $100; (b) Is confidential; and (c) Is not a disciplinary action by the board. [2017 c.13 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 688.605 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.605 - Duty to report violation; confidentiality; procedure on claims of violation.

(1)(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any person issued a license or permit by the Board of Medical Imaging or any employer of a licensee or permittee shall report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or any rule adopted by the board. (b) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any person issued a license or permit by the board who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. (c) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any organization representing persons issued a license or permit by the board shall report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or any rule adopted by the board pursuant to ORS 688.405 to 688.605. (d) Any person may report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or any rules adopted by the board pursuant to ORS 688.555. (2) Any information that the board obtains as the basis of a complaint or in the investigation of a complaint is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. (3) Any person who reports or provides information to the board and who does so in good faith is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result of reporting or providing information. (4) A claim of a violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 shall be reported to the board and shall be substantiated by satisfactory evidence. If the board finds that a violation has occurred, the board shall, subject to the conditions of ORS 676.175, report the violation to the Attorney General for prosecution. [1977 c.534 §22; 1993 c.247 §5; 1997 c.791 §47; 2009 c.536 §21; 2009 c.833 §43]
OR Rev Stat § 688.625 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.625 - Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665.

As used in ORS 688.625 to 688.665: (1) "Dialysis facility or center" means a place awarded conditional or unconditional status by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2) "End stage renal disease" means a condition that requires either the replacement of kidney functions through renal transplantation or the permanent assistance of those functions through dialysis. (3) "Hemodialysis technician" means a person certified by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 688.650. [1997 c.580 §1; 2003 c.14 §436; 2009 c.595 §1094]
OR Rev Stat § 688.630 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.630 - Certification requirement.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to act as a hemodialysis technician without being certified by the Oregon Health Authority. (2) It is unlawful for any dialysis facility or center to authorize a person to act for it as a hemodialysis technician without being certified by the authority. [1997 c.580 §2; 2009 c.595 §1095]
OR Rev Stat § 688.635 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.635 - Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician; rules.

(1) A person certified as a hemodialysis technician may, under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410, perform functions as determined by rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Oregon Medical Board and the Oregon State Board of Nursing. (2) A hemodialysis technician shall not: (a) Administer medications by oral, intramuscular, intravenous or subcutaneous means except as specified under rules adopted by the authority pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. (b) Determine the frequency, duration or nature of dialysis treatments or alter any treatment prescribed by a licensed health professional. (c) Engage in any health care activity requiring a license except as authorized under rules adopted by the authority pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.580 §3; 2009 c.595 §1096]
OR Rev Stat § 688.640 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists|Section 688.640 - Application for certificate; rules.

(1) For any person to be certified as a hemodialysis technician, an application for certification shall be made to the Oregon Health Authority. The application shall be upon forms prescribed by the authority and shall contain: (a) The name and address of the applicant. (b) The name and location of the training course successfully completed by the applicant and the date of completion and, if an extended period of time has elapsed since the completion of the training, of the required amount of continuing education. (c) Such other information as the authority may reasonably require to determine compliance with applicable provisions of ORS 688.625 to 688.665 and the rules adopted thereunder. (2) The authority, in consultation with the Oregon Medical Board and the Oregon State Board of Nursing, shall adopt rules establishing initial training and continuing education requirements. [1997 c.580 §4; 2009 c.595 §1097]