(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.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Section 688.010 - Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201.
Section 688.015 - Findings and purpose.
Section 688.020 - License required to practice physical therapy or use designation.
Section 688.030 - Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201.
Section 688.035 - Short title.
Section 688.040 - Licensing procedure.
Section 688.050 - Qualifications of physical therapist; examination; rules.
Section 688.055 - Qualifications of physical therapist assistant; examination.
Section 688.080 - Reciprocity; fee.
Section 688.100 - Renewals; rules; fee; lapse.
Section 688.110 - Temporary permit; fee.
Section 688.132 - Duty to refer person.
Section 688.135 - Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist.
Section 688.140 - Grounds for discipline; sanctions; civil penalties.
Section 688.145 - Discipline procedure; review of orders; confidential information.
Section 688.201 - Disposition of receipts.
Section 688.240 - Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.
Section 688.405 - Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605.
Section 688.415 - License or permit requirement; prohibited acts.
Section 688.425 - Licensed persons may use title.
Section 688.435 - Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605.
Section 688.445 - Licensing and renewal procedure; modalities; fees.
Section 688.455 - License fee; general qualifications.
Section 688.460 - Exemption from certain licensure requirements.
Section 688.480 - Qualifications of operators of certain equipment.
Section 688.485 - Examinations; fees.
Section 688.495 - Licensing of radiographer without examination.
Section 688.505 - Evidence of continuing education on renewal.
Section 688.510 - Certificate to practice fluoroscopy; fees; rules; discipline.
Section 688.515 - Limited X-ray machine operator permit; fees; qualifications; rules.
Section 688.517 - Bone densitometry certificate; fees; rules.
Section 688.525 - Grounds for discipline; investigation of complaints; confidential information.
Section 688.555 - Rulemaking; executive director.
Section 688.557 - Authority of board to require fingerprints.
Section 688.560 - Fees; rules.
Section 688.565 - Continuing education.
Section 688.585 - Board of Medical Imaging Account.
Section 688.603 - Fines; rules.
Section 688.605 - Duty to report violation; confidentiality; procedure on claims of violation.
Section 688.625 - Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665.
Section 688.630 - Certification requirement.
Section 688.635 - Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician; rules.
Section 688.640 - Application for certificate; rules.
Section 688.701 - Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734.
Section 688.705 - Board of Athletic Trainers; appointment; membership; terms.
Section 688.707 - Officers; quorum; meetings.
Section 688.709 - Board duties; rules.
Section 688.715 - Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules; investigations.
Section 688.718 - License required; exceptions.
Section 688.720 - Requirements for licensure; fee.
Section 688.730 - Use of title.
Section 688.800 - Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840.
Section 688.805 - Exceptions to license requirements; practice requirements.
Section 688.810 - Use of titles.
Section 688.815 - License to practice respiratory care.
Section 688.819 - Polysomnographic technologist license; license by endorsement.
Section 688.825 - Selection of board chairperson; quorum; meetings.
Section 688.830 - Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board; rules.
Section 688.915 - Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules.