Radiology Services - X-Ray Equipment Surveys

SNCI offers radiological safety inspections of medical radiographic, fluoroscopic and CT equipment to ensure compliance with applicable state regulations for use of such equipment.

We provide evaluations for the following modalities:

Digital Radiographic
Portable Radiographic
Dental
Stationary Fluoroscopic
C-arm and Mini C-arm
Cardiac Cath Lab Fluoroscopic Units
Computed Tomography (CT)

Radiation measurements are performed by IEMA-licensed diagnostic imaging specialists with a radiation measuring device that has been calibrated within the previous 12 months with devices which have no more than a three-step (tertiary) calibration, traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

You may view our current Unfors Xi Platinum Plus calibration certificate here.

We utilize a wide variety of test instruments to provide a detailed and accurate report of the operational safety of your machine.

Our health physics services also include preparing shielding specifications for use of x-ray equipment and reviewing personnel radiation monitoring reports and facility compliance with accrediting agencies (The Joint Commission) for radiological services.

SNCI supports the dose reduction initiatives of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging and the Image Wisely campaign. Please click below for details:

Instrument Calibrations

SNCI provides radiation monitoring equipment calibrations meeting IEMA Instructional Set No. 52.2 Revision 2 on-site at your location or in our laboratory.

Each of our calibration sources are National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable, and our equipment calibration methods and procedures conform to Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Agreement State regulations.

We offer on-site calibration services in the Chicago-land area and around the Midwest. Alternatively, your instruments can be shipped to our laboratory for calibration. Please contact us for a specific quotation.

Common manufacturers include:

Ludlum
Arrow-Tech
Victoreen
Eberline
Bicron
SE International (Radiation Alert)

Shielding and Scatter Measurements

We provide detailed shielding calculations to assist your architect in the design of new radiographic, fluoroscopic, or CT rooms to comply with IEMA limits for primary, scatter, and leakage radiation.

We provide shielding specifications for the following modalities:

Digital Radiographic
Stationary Fluoroscopic
Cardiac Cath Lab Fluoroscopic Units
Computed Tomography (CT)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging Systems

Leak Testing

SNCI provides certified leak testing of many types of medical and industrial radioactive sealed sources. Our leak test procedures are registered with the IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety under License IL-01300-01.

Leak test samples are analyzed in our laboratory and results returned to you via email or USPS within a week when you fill out and return the SNCI Leak Test Form. The cost is $20 per kit. Please contact us for bulk pricing.

Licensing

No matter the complexity of your medical licensing project, our staff will prepare new and renewal applications for radioactive materials or amend applications to an existing license. We will act on your behalf with regulatory agencies to ensure each licensing project is completed in a timely manner.

Nuclear Medicine Consulting - ALARA Management Audits

Auditing of a radiation safety program and facility license is essential to maintaining a sound ALARA program. Our consultants perform detailed reviews of your program to ensure that you are in compliance with the statements and conditions of your radioactive materials license and the regulations pertinent to your operations.

We perform nuclear medicine consulting for cardiology clinics, hospital nuclear medicine departments, industrial facilities, and academic institutions. Our services include:

Cs-137 dose calibrator calibration source

Well counter and uptake probe efficiency
Dose calibrator accuracy and linearity
Training for nuclear medicine and ancillary personnel
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) services
Survey meter operational checks
Sealed source inventory and leak test sampling
Set-up and decommissioning of facilities
Consultation for therapy procedures involving radionuclides
Radioactive Materials License Amendments

Radiation Safety Training

SNCI meets the growing need to provide radiation safety training tailored to the scope of your radiation program. We provide audio-visual presentations specific to your needs, including regulations reviews and annual radiation safety training sessions to technical and ancillary personnel. We also offer ad hoc training and lecture services.

Ventilation Measurements

We offer ventilation airflow measurements to ensure your facility's compliance with regulatory requirements for use of radioactive gases, including measuring the performance of Xe-133 gas traps.

CT and Nuclear Medicine Accreditation

SNCI offers assistance in the application and renewal process for accreditation in CT and Nuclear Medicine by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).