Radiographers may use ionizing radiation on human beings for imaging purposes, excluding the administration of radiopharmaceuticals or radionuclide devices, under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. These activities include, but are not limited to, adjusting equipment settings, positioning the patient, positioning the equipment, positioning the image receptor, radiation protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, patient care/management/education, and administration of radiographic contrast.
In interpreting and applying this section the board may consult and be guided by the ARRT "Task Inventory for Radiography." The task inventory is available at ARRT's web site, www.arrt.org [File Link Not Available].
02-465 C.M.R. ch. 8, § 2