DOH Logo linking to the DOH Home Page

Office of Radiation Protection Banner

You are here: DOH Home » EH Home » Radiation Home » X-Ray Home    

Search | Employees

 Site Directory:     

Section Home Pages

• Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Assessment

• Radioactive Air Emissions

• Radioactive Materials

• Radiological Emergency Preparedness

• Waste Management

• X-Ray

 

Fact Sheets

• Radiation Fact Sheets
 

Publications

• Radiation Publications
 

Reference

• Rules & Regulations

• Radiation Glossary

• Alternative File Format

• Download Viewers 

 

   The Division of Environmental Health licenses, certifications, and permits


Learn more about the Division of Environmental Health

 

Access Washington Symbol

 

X-Ray Section 

The X-Ray Section of the Office of Radiation Protection is the largest section in the Office, with inspectors in Olympia, Bellevue, Spokane, and Yakima.  The Section conducts about 1800 inspections a year and finds violations of regulations in approximately 25% of the facilities.  Facilities are required to correct these violations, although no fines or penalties are assessed.

The main emphasis is on patient exposure and operator protection.  This Section evaluates film processing, machine performance, technologist qualifications, and image quality. 


X-Ray Facts to Remember
  • X-rays do not bounce around in a room after an exposure; there is some scatter radiation during the exposure, of course, but since X-rays travel at the speed of light  (just as light does!), there is no lingering radiation after the X-ray exam.

  • X-rays do not "accumulate" in one's body after X-ray exams are done. However, it is true that the EFFECTS of exposure can accumulate.

  • X-rays do not make you radioactive after the exposure.

  • X-rays are like gamma rays. Neither should be compared to sunshine, microwaves, or other non-ionizing types of radiation. Microwaves, radiowaves, cellular phone frequencies, or 60 Hz electrical power line magnetic fields are NOT the same as X-rays and other forms of ionizing radiation.


External Links

American College of Radiology - Patient Info

Computed Tomography (CT)

Radiology Information

Radiation Emitting-Products

Understanding Radiation - Overview

Washington State Dental Association


Contact Information

X-Ray Control Section
P.O. Box 47827
Olympia, WA 98504-7827

Phone (360) 236-3236

In-State Toll Free 1-800-299-9729

FAX (360) 236-2266

 

Olympia X-Ray Staff:

 

  Andrew H. Thatcher, Manager 360-236-3231 Andrew.Thatcher@doh.wa.gov
  Sharon Grundhoffer, Admin Assistant 360-236-3230 Sharon.Grundhoffer@doh.wa.gov
  Sarah Clark, Inspector 360-236-3234 Sarah.Clark@doh.wa.gov
  Alton Jenkins, Inspector 360-236-3237 Alton.Jenkins@doh.wa.gov
  Scott Mantyla, Inspector 360-236-3232 Scott.Mantyla@doh.wa.gov
  Shirley Maxim, Inspector 360-236-3233 Shirley.Maxim@doh.wa.gov
  Richard Montemarano, Inspector 360-236-3238 Richard.Montemarano@doh.wa.gov

 

Bellevue X-Ray Staff:

 

  Mike Odlaug, Inspector 425-649-1348 Mike.Odlaug@doh.wa.gov

 

Spokane X-Ray Staff:

 

  Kelly Cameron, Inspector  509-329-2158 Kelly.Cameron@doh.wa.gov

 

Yakima X-Ray Staff:

 

  Bob Clark, Inspector  509-727-1446 Bob.Clark@doh.wa.gov

 

 

DOH Home | Access Washington | Privacy Notice | Disclaimer/Copyright Information

Washington State Department of Health

Office of Radiation Protection                                       Physical Address:
P.O. Box 47827                                                            111 Israel Road SE, TC2
Olympia, Washington 98504-7827                                  Tumwater, Washington 98501
(360) 236-3300

Send inquires about DOH and its programs to the Health Consumer Assistance Office
Comments or questions regarding this Web site? Send mail to the SubSite Developer.