Yes, the clinic or business owner must first obtain a Radiation Management Licence from their relevant State or Territory radiation authority before purchasing or acquiring the equipment.
Only individuals who hold a current and valid Radiation Use Licence issued by their State/Territory regulatory body can legally operate the X-ray apparatus.
After installation, the equipment must undergo a mandatory Compliance Test by an accredited person to ensure it meets safety standards. A Certificate of Compliance is required before clinical use.
The RSO is a person appointed by the licensee to advise on and ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation and protocols within the practice.
Prices vary greatly by type: Digital Radiography (DR) systems start around $100,000, while Computed Radiography (CR) systems are lower, starting around $30,000.
Yes. Eve zone provide specialized contract pricing and discounts for clinics or hospital groups purchasing multiple X-ray units or associated equipment and consumables.
Yes. All diagnostic X-ray apparatus sold for clinical use in Australia must be included on the ARTG (Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods) as regulated by the TGA.