What is required of the physicians who supervise MRTs on the Texas Board?

• A. They Must Be Licensed by the State
• B. They Must Be Practicing Clinicians in a Hospital
• C. They Must Be Board-Certified Radiologists
• D. They Must Have Federal Radiology Privileges

Answer: (A)

Physicians who supervise MRTs must be licensed to practice medicine in Texas. This ensures the person providing medical direction has met the state’s standards and is accountable to the Texas Medical Board, giving legal authority to oversee radiologic procedures and safeguard patient care. Being actively practicing in a hospital isn’t required by the rule, and board certification in radiology isn’t mandatory for supervision—the physician simply needs a valid Texas medical license. Federal radiology privileges aren’t part of the state supervision requirements.