10A NCAC 15 .0211         THE Individual responsible for radiation protection Requirements and responsibilities

(a)  A person applying for registration shall designate an individual responsible for radiation protection on the Business Application form pursuant to Rule .0203(c) of this Section. The qualified individual, which can be an actively registered radiologic technologist, shall be on site and be qualified by reason of education, training, and experience. The following are the minimum qualifications that must be met to carry out the job duties:

(1)           training in basic radiation protection principles;

(2)           completed educational courses relating to ionizing radiation;

(3)           know potential radiation hazards and emergency precautions; and

(4)           training and experience in and knowing the proper use of the type of equipment used.

(b)  The individual shall be responsible for the following:

(1)           Establishing and overseeing operating and safety procedures:

(A)          that maintain radiation exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA); and

(B)          to review the procedures annually, or when changes occur to ensure the procedures are current.

(2)           Ensuring individual monitoring devices are used in accordance with these Rules by occupationally exposed personnel and records of monitoring results shall be:

(A)          reviewed;

(B)          maintained; and

(C)          notifications made in accordance with Rule .1601 of this Chapter.

(3)           Ensuring that personnel are complying with:

(A)          this Chapter;

(B)          the conditions of the notice of registration; and

(C)          the operating and safety procedures of the registrant.

(4)           Knowing:

(A)          the management policies and administrative procedures of the registrant; and

(B)          keeping management informed of the registrant's radiation protection program.

(5)           Assuming control and having the authority to carry out corrective actions including stopping operations in emergencies or unsafe conditions.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 104E‑7;

Eff. February 1, 1980;

Amended Eff. June 1, 1989;

Transferred and Recodified from 15A NCAC 11 .0211 Eff. February 1, 2015;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 22, 2019;

Amended Eff. October 1, 2025.