MS SB3029

Adds "physician assistant" to the definition of "licensed practitioner" authorized to supervise medical radiation technology.

Establishes "limited x-ray machine operator" as a fourth specialized discipline of medical radiation technology, permitted to perform specific radiographic procedures on chest, abdomen, and skeletal structures while excluding fluoroscopy, contrast studies, CT, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and mammography.

Increases medical radiation technologist registration fee to $50.00 biennially (up from unspecified previous amount) and expands Medical Radiation Advisory Council to include one limited x-ray machine operator member.

Requires limited x-ray machine operators to complete 12 hours of initial education (6 in radiation protection) within 12 months of employment, then 12 hours of continuing education biennially (6 in radiation protection).

Extends the repeal date of Sections 41-58-1, 41-58-3, and 41-58-5 from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013, and allows Board of Chiropractic Examiners and State Board of Medical Licensure to charge up to $50.00 biennially for certification of continuing education completion.