The State of Rhode Island Department of Health, Radiation Control manages all licensing, registration, and regulations for portable x-rays in the state.
X-ray License in Rhode Island
The State of Rhode Island Department of Health, Radiation Control unit handles the licensing of operators of portable x-ray equipment.
Registering an X-ray Device
The State of Rhode Island Department of Health, Radiation Control unit handles the licensing and registration of portable x-ray equipment.
Register X-ray Facilities
Registration is required for the use of portable x-ray equipment and the individuals who provide, install, and service them. Each location is required to be registered. Registrations which have a change of ownership require the filing of a new application.
License X-Ray Equipment and Facilities
Registration is required for the use of portable x-ray equipment and the individuals who install and service them. Each location is required to be registered.
- Application for Registration and Instructions for Provider of X-Ray Services RI General Laws Chapter 23-1.3
- Portable X-Ray License Application
Regulations for Portable X-ray Equipment
Rhode Island Regulations 216-RICR-40-20-4 - Title 216 - Department Of Health Chapter 40 - Professional Licensing And Facility Regulation Subchapter 20 - Radiation
- Written safety procedures, as required by § 4.3.5 of this Part, shall describe how room occupancy will be met when using mobile or portable X-ray systems.
- Portable or mobile equipment shall be used only for examinations where it is impractical to transfer the patient(s) to a stationary X-ray installation.
- The operation of mobile or portable fluoroscopic x-ray systems, for positioning purposes only, by radiologic technologists shall be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner of the healing arts who meets the requirements of § 4.3.3(C) of this Part.
- Used continuously for greater than one (1) week in the same location (i.e., a room or suite) shall meet the requirements of §4.6.2(C)(1) of this Part; b. Used for less than one (1) week at the same location shall be provided with either a protective barrier at least two (2) meters (6.5 feet) high for operator protection during exposures, or means shall be provided to allow the operator to be at least 2.7 meters (9 feet) from the tube housing assembly during the exposure.
- All stationary, mobile or portable X-ray systems used for veterinary work shall be provided with either a two (2) meter (6.5 feet) high protective barrier for operator protection during exposures, or shall be provided with means to allow the operator to be at least 2.7 meters (9 feet) from the tube housing assembly during exposures.
- Mobile and portable X-ray systems other than dental shall be provided with means to limit the source-skin distance to not less than thirty (30) cm.
- A tube stand or other mechanical support shall be used for portable X-ray systems, so that the X-ray tube housing assembly need not be hand-held during exposures.
- Portable X-ray systems shall have an evaluation of light field vs. X Ray field alignment performed at least every six (6) months to determine compliance with both §4.6.12(A)(2)(c) and §4.6.13(A)(3) of this Part.
- Portable X-ray systems shall have an evaluation of centering alignment performed at least every six (6) months to determine compliance with § 4.6.13(A) of this Part.
Disclaimer: The information in this document is solely for reference material. Regulations change often. To be sure of the most up-to-date laws, contact your local and state agencies.
Additional Resources
R.I. Department of Health
Office of Professionals Regulations
3 Capitol Hill Room 104
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-2827
Rhode Island Radiology License
Board of Radiologic Technology
Division of Health Services Regulation
Health Professionals
3 Capitol Hill, Room 104
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
(401) 222-2827
