Medical physics consulting Iowa — Diagnostic Radiation Physics Services provides comprehensive diagnostic radiation physics and medical physicist consulting to healthcare facilities throughout Iowa. Our board-certified diagnostic medical physicists serve imaging centers, hospitals, and health systems in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and across the state.
Why choose DRPS for Iowa medical physics services?
Statewide coverage
- Des Moines: The Des Moines metropolitan area — West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, and Polk County
- Cedar Rapids: The Cedar Rapids–Iowa City corridor — Iowa City, Marion, Hiawatha, and Linn County
- Statewide: Services available across all of Iowa
Iowa regulatory expertise
We work fluently with the requirements of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS), Bureau of Radiological Health. Iowa became an NRC Agreement State on January 1, 1986. The Iowa HHS Bureau of Radiological Health licenses radioactive materials and registers radiation-producing equipment. Diagnostic X-ray rules are in 641 IAC Chapter 40, which requires floor plans to be submitted for review before new installations and sets equipment performance evaluation frequencies — annually by a qualified expert for CT and fluoroscopy.
Comprehensive service portfolio
- Equipment Performance Evaluations (EPEs)
- Radiation shielding design and certification
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) services
- Radioactive materials license support
- Accreditation support (ACR, IAC, RadSite, Joint Commission)
- Quality assurance programs
- Staff training and education
FAQ: Medical physics consulting in Iowa
Why choose DRPS in Iowa? Board-certified physicists with experience across Iowa radiation control requirements, serving Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and statewide.
Who licenses radioactive materials in Iowa? Iowa is an NRC Agreement State (since January 1, 1986). The Iowa HHS Bureau of Radiological Health issues and oversees radioactive materials licenses; facilities do not apply directly to the NRC.
What services are available in Iowa? Equipment performance evaluations, shielding design, RSO services, RAM license support, and ACR / IAC / RadSite / Joint Commission accreditation support.
How do I get started? Contact DRPS to request a quote or schedule services.
Iowa regulatory requirements
- Iowa HHS, Bureau of Radiological Health: X-ray registration and plan review (641 IAC Chapter 40) and radioactive materials licensing (Agreement State)
- MQSA: Federal annual medical physicist surveys for mammography
- ACR, IAC, RadSite, and Joint Commission: Accreditation standards
Iowa regulatory citations
Key requirements, quoted from Iowa regulations:
"Prior to construction of all new installations, modifications of existing installations, or installation of equipment into existing facilities where the X-ray machine is fixed in one location or otherwise routinely used in a specific location, the floor plans and equipment arrangements shall be submitted to the department for review"
"All CT X-ray systems shall have a survey made by, or under the direction of, a qualified expert within 30 days of installation."