(a) Subject to chapter 76 the department of health may employ and remove such administrative and clerical assistants as the board may require and prescribe their powers and duties.
(b) The department shall employ an executive officer of the board whose position shall be subject to chapter 76. The executive officer shall:
(1) Be employed with due regard to the officer's fitness, thorough administrative ability, and knowledge of and experience in the field of radiologic technology;
(2) Administer this chapter and the rules and orders established hereunder and perform such other duties as the board may require; and
(3) Prepare reports and collect and disseminate data and other public information relating to radiologic technology.