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Disciplinary actions are taken by regulatory authorities (boards, committees, programs) in response to a violation of the law or rules.  Different kinds of actions may be taken depending on the severity of the offense, the history of previous violations, efforts made to correct the violation, the harm to the victim(s), the likelihood of a repeat violation, and other matters related to each particular case.  These actions are taken to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of TX.

Final Disciplinary Actions - License Denial, Surrender, Revocation
These actions will be permanently posted on this website. Further information, including a copy of the final order, is available upon written request from our office.
Final Disciplinary Actions - All Other, including Probated Suspension, Reprimand, and Administrative Penalty
These actions will be posted on this website for a total of seven (7) years, in accordance with our records retention schedule. The regulated individual may now be currently licensed, in good standing, and practicing without any restrictions.

MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

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Name

Level of Licensure

License Number

City of Residence

 Alleged Violation*

Disciplinary Action

Date of Action
Afkhaminia, Mitra MRT 27975 San Antonio, TX TOC 601.101 in regard to failure to have required certification

Administrative
Penalty
$200

12/19/05
Ayers, Ronald MRT 17028 Irving, TX TOC 601.101 & 601.302(9), & TAC 143.14(b)(9) - Performing radiologic procedures without a license. Administrative Penalty & Probated Suspension 02/25/05
Arrington, Jami MRT 24580 Beaumont, TX   Administrative Penalty 1/31/03
Babbs, Lana Faye TLMRT 90713 Houston, TX   Probated Suspension 10/29/98
Bagley, Carolyn MRT 22877 Tyler, TX

TOC 601.101
Related to performing radiologic procedures without a license.

Administrative Penalty
$800

09/15/06
Balding, Anna C MRT 28847 Cedar Park, TX

TOC 601.101 Related to performing radiologic procedures without MRT certification.

Administrative Penalty $300

02/19/07
Bandoo, Jason MRT MRT Pasadena, TX TOC 601.302 & 25 TAC 143.14 relating to engaging in unprofessional conduct by altering a gov’t document Surrender 08/25/05
Barrett, Casey MRT 24252 Longview, TX   Administrative Penalty 10/23/02
Bartosh, Jennifer MRT 25568 Pearland, TX   Administrative Penalty 9/2/03
Baughman, Glenda MRT 810 Lufkin, TX 25 TAC 143.14(b)(5) unprofessional conduct; 25 TAC 143.14(c)(4);TOC 601.302(7); and 25 TAC 143.14(b)(7)
 Letter of Reprimand 8-26-04
Becho, Gerardo MRT 20550 Grand Prairie, TX

TOC 232.011 Related to action to be taken by Department, due to action by other licensing authority.

Suspension 05/05/07
Bell, Charlotte MRT 20145 Killeen, TX   Administrative Penalty 6/24/03
Bergeron, Carrie MRT 24353 Deer Park, TX   Administrative Penalty 12/3/02
Bircher, Mahogany MRT 26074 Carrollton, Tx TOC §601.101 certification required, practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 3/22/04
Bodnar, Rebecca MRT 87228 Webster, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/17/03
Botschon, Stephen MRT 28715 Athens, TX

TOC 601.101
Related to performing radiologic procedures without a license.

Administrative Penalty
$500

09/15/06
Bowdoin, John MRT 24648 Temple, TX   Administrative Penalty 2/12/03
Bracken, Kristi MRT 91143 Pearland, Tx.

TOC 601.101 Related to performing radiologic procedures without a license.

Administrative Penalty $350

02/11/07
Brady, Rose Marie MRT 27750 Burleson, TX

TOC 601.101 Related to performing radiologic procedures prior to obtaining certification.

Administrative Penalty $800

08/01/06
Branum, Belinda MRT 24113 Kilgore, TX   Administrative Penalty 9/13/02
Brashear, Beverly MRT 46 Corsicana, TX   Probated Suspension 6/29/99
Buckley, Alfredric MRT 25450 Lufkin, TX   Administrative Penalty 9/2/03
Buller, Leonard MRT 24265 Lubbock, TX   Administrative Penalty 10/23/02
Burgett, Linda MRT 24732 Gilmer, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/17/03
Calcagno, Diane MRT 9488 San Antonio, TX   Administrative Penalty 7/10/03
Calderon, Juan Pablo MRT 26824 Weslaco, TX TOC § 601.101, 601.302(9), & 143.14(b)(9) - Performing radiologic procedures without a license. Administrative Penalty & Probated Suspension 12/30/04
Calderon, Luis MRT 3433 El Paso, TX   Reprimand 11/14/97
Cannon, Terri L. MRT 26680 Lubbock, TX TOC § 601.101 A person may not perform a radiologic procedure unless the person holds a certificate issued under this chapter Administrative Penalty; Probated Suspension 11/17/04
Carroll, Leigh Ann MRT 28498 Elm Mott, TX

TOC 601.101 Related to performing radiologic procedures prior to obtaining certification.

Administrative Penalty $500

06/16/06
Cole, Wendi MRT 24924 New Boston, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/17/03
Chester, Corelle MRT 17250 Sugarland, TX TOC § 601.101 regarding failure to have certification required to perform radiologic procedures

Admin Penalty

$650

 06/28/05
Cisneros, Frank MRT 10918 Houston, TX 25 TAC § 143.14(b) (10)...certificate revoked...by another certification authority... Probated Suspension 04/30/04
Cortez, Joel MRT 155062 Los Freson, TX
TOC 601.101 Relating to performing radiologic procedures without a certificate.

Administrative Penalty
$500

03/29/06
Cortez, Lorenzo Applicant for NCT n/a Sunland Park, NM

TOC 601.302 & 25 TAC 143.14 & 143.6 Related to attempting to obtain licensure by deceit.

Initial Denied 01/18/07
Curley, Alishia LMRT 91206 Houston, TX
TOC §601.101 certification required, practice without a current license
 Administrative Penalty 3/22/04
Curry, Jessica TLMRT 87961 Waco, TX   Administrative Penalty 1/14/03
Delgado, David MRT 91868 Tomball, TX TOC 601.101 Relating to performing radiologic procedures without being certified.

Administrative Penalty
$1200

12/19/06
Detro, Steven No Lic.   Linden, TX   Denial 2/18/98
Diaz, Ronald MRT 18598 Austin, TX

25 TAC 143.14 Related to forging documents.

Reprimand 06/21/06
Diego, Miguel MRT 16976 Tennessee Colony, TX TOC 53.021 regarding felony convictions and imprisonment Revocation 10/24/05
Diers, Deanna MRT 152735 Dallas, TX TOC 601.101 relating to certification required for NCTs

Administrative Penalty
$300

10/05/05
Esparza, Ricardo MRT 23600 San Antonio, TX TOC §601.101 certification required, practice without a current license. Administrative Penalty 3/22/04
Farias, Ana MRT 154472 Edinburg, TX TOC 601.101 Relating to required certification.

Administrative Penalty
$700

04/07/06
Ford, Amy MRT 24694 Lufkin, TX 25 TAC 143.14(b)(5) unprofessional conduct; 25 TAC 143.14(c)(4);TOC 601.302(7); and 25 TAC 143.14(b)(7)
 Letter of Reprimand 8-26-04
Futch, Patsy R. MRT 22934 Flower Mound, TX.

25 TAC 143.14 Related to making or filing false reports and engaging in unprofessional conduct.

Reprimand 09/04/07
Garcia, Yvonne MRT 22917 Mission, TX   Administrative Penalty 9/2/03
Gentry, Paula MRT 9046 Houston, TX   Probated Suspension 11/4/97
George, Jana MRT 19748 Arp, TX   Administrative Penalty 11/20/02

Granado, Paul

 MRT NCT Applicant McAllen, TX

TOC 601.302, 25 TAC 143.14, and 143.6
Related to engaging in unprofessional conduct by obtaining or attempting to obtain or assisting another to obtain by presenting false or misleading information on the application form.

Denied 11/06/2006
Gillispie, Kevin MRT 20448 Amarillo, TX   Administrative Penalty 12/3/02
Green, Michael MRT 6217 Hewitt, TX TOC § 601.302 & 25 TAC §§ 143.14 & 143.18 – Grounds for disciplinary action by engaging in unprofessional conduct & registry of non-certified technicians Admin Penalty$1,000 5/10/05
Grigsby, Melissa MRT 17941 Porter, TX   Administrative Penalty 11/5/02
Gutierrez, Dwayne MRT 92193 Harlingen, TX

TOC 601.101 Related to practicing without a license.

Administrative Penalty $200

07/18/07
Guidry, Jace MRT 16406 Round Rock, TX TOC §601.101 certification required; practiced without a license Probated Suspension with Administrative Penalty 04/30/04
Hallman, Carla MRT 26452 Denison, TX TOC §601.101 certification required; practiced without a license Probated Suspension with Administrative Penalty 03/23/04
Hardin, Juliet MRT 26211 Houston TOC §§ 601.101, 601.302, & 25 TAC §§ 143.14 regarding practicing without a certificate Admin Penalty & Probation$3000 05/25/05
Hausmann, Jennifer MRT 24709 Richardson, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/28/03
Hernandez, Cindy MRT 91974 Harlingen, TX TOC 601.101 Relating to licensing requirements for MRT’s.

Administrative
Penalty
$300

03/27/06
Hernandez, Michael Robert Non-Certified Technician Applicant n/a San Antonio, TX

25 TAC 143.14
Related to felony offenses and engaging in unprofessional conduct prohibiting the use, possession, or distribution of drugs or alcohol.

Denial 08/09/06
Hernandez, Yvette MRT 25421 San Antonio, TX TOC §601.101 certification required, practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 9/2/03
Ho, Viet MRT 16546 Houston, TX 25 TAC §143.14(c)(19) engaging in unprofessional conduct means engaging in sexual contact with a patient or client in the workplace. Revocation 8/11/04
Hoang, Scott MRT 14286 Irving, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/17/03
Hobbs, Mark MRT 89047 Whitesboro, TX TOC 601.101 in regard to failure to have required certification

Administrative
Penalty
$100

12/19/05
Isaac, Asha MRT 24296 Houston, TX   Administrative Penalty. 3/28/03
Jackson, Shavonn MRT 24385 Houston, TX   Administrative Penalty 12/19/02
Johnson, Barbara MRT 24575 Richardson, TX   Administrative Penalty 01/23/03
Johnston, Wanda MRT 23205 San Antonio, TX   Administrative Penalty 3/4/01
Jones, Emmanuel Walter MRT 21982 Frisco, TX

TOC 601.302 & 25 TAC 143.14 Related to sexual misconduct and failure to cooperate with the Department’s investigation.

Revocation 03/27/07
Jones, La Sandra MRT 85935 Mesquite, TX TOC §601.101 certification required, practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 1/20/04
Jones, Melinda MRT 26303 Fouke, Akansas TOC §601.101 certification required, practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 7/29/04
Kay, Caryn A. MRT 26502 San Antonio, TX TOC § 601.101 A person may not perform a radiologic procedure unless the person holds a certificate issued under this chapter Administrative Penalty; Probated Suspension 11/24/04
King, Julie MRT 24278 Beaumont, TX   Administrative Penalty 11/20/02
Le, Helena MRT 23823 Dallas, TX   Administrative Penalty 7/19/02
Lopez, Estrella MRT 87933 Austin, TX TOC §601.101 certification required, practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 7/29/04
Marquez, Belinda J. MRT 154576 Brownsville, TX

25 TAC 143.18 & 143.16 Related to performing hazardous radiologic procedures.

Administrative Penalty $650

06/27/06
Marshall, Tynisha Lee MRT 26700 Fort Worth, TX TOC § 601.101 A person may not perform a radiologic procedure unless the person holds a certificate issued under this chapter Administrative Penalty; Probated Suspension 11/17/04
Mata, Jr., Paul MRT 25128 McAllen, TX   Administrative Penalty 6/5/03
Matlack, Trina MRT 23824 Fort Worth, TX   Administrative Penalty 7/25/02
May, Heather MRT 26204 San Antonio, TX TOC §601.101 certification required, practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 7/29/04
Mc Clellan, Luther Earl MRT 3102 Dallas, TX 25 TAC 143.14 in regard to providing false, misleading, or deceptive information Revocation 11/14/05
McCormick, David MRT 24636 Keene, TX   Administrative Penalty 2-5-03
McGaughey, Ashly   25599 Lufkin, TX   Administrative Penalty 9/2/03
McHaney, Christie MRT 24741 Conroe, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/17/03
McHaney, Christie MRT 24741 Garland, TX TOC § 601.302(9) & 25 TAC § 143.14(b)(9) - Failure to comply with an order issued by the Department Administrative Penalty 02/28/05
McKinney, Kimberly MRT 25577 Friendswood, TX   Administrative Penalty 9/2/03
McLane, Gary Lloyd MRT 15471 Austin, TX TOC §53.021(b) Requires Department to revoke due to imprisonment as a result of a felony conviction & felony community supervision Revocation 12/23/04
Moore, Amy MRT 21353 Burleson, TX   Administrative Penalty 7/21/03
Moore, Sandra MRT 24069 Big Spring, TX   Administrative Penalty. 9/13/02
Mosley, Sharon MRT 25050 Shreveport, LA   Administrative Penalty 5/15/03
Ochoa, Victor MRT 24647 Dallas, Texas   Administrative Penalty. 1/31/03
Osburn, Dorcas E. MRT 23415 Amarillo, Texas TOC 601.101 & 25 TAC 143.14 failure to comply with certification requirements

Administrative
Penalty $500

01/24/06
Perez, Alfredo MRT 5899 Orange Grove, TX

TOC 601.101 Related to performing radiologic procedures without a license.

Administrative Penalty $1,200

02/22/07
Pean, Harold J. Hardship Exemption for MRT 210553 Mission, Texas TAC § 143.19(a)(3)-Allowing uncertified individuals perform radiologic procedures Administrative Penalty 11/30/05
Phipps, Linda NCT 150265 Amarillo, Texas 25 TAC 143.16 & 143.18 failure to comply with dangerous and hazardous procedures and of the registry of non-certified technicians

Administrative
Penalty
$650

01/24/06
Placide, Howard D MRT 26830 Grandbury, TX TOC 601.101, 601.302, & 25 TAC 143.14 in regard to failure to have required certification

Probation & Administrative Penalty $600

12/29/05
Placide, Howard Applicant for Medical Radiologic Technologist n/a Bluffdale, TX

25 TAC 143.14 Failure to comply with an Order of the Department.

Administrative Penalty $600

09/18/07
Portales, Sarita MRT 24638 Fort Worth, TX   Administrative Penalty. 01/31/03
Rahimi, Abbas MRT 808 Waco, TX

TOC 601.302, 601.402, 25 TAC 143.14 & 143.18 Related to aiding and abetting unlicensed MRT practice.

Administrative Penalty $500

06/16/06
Redlin, Christina GC MRT 23847 Celina, TX   Administrative Penalty 7/25/02
Richard, Lori R. MRT 21895 Little Elm, Tx.

25 TAC 143.14 Related to filing or making false reports or records related to services rendered.

Reprimand 06/07/07
Rieks, David MRT 25782 Houston, TX TOC §601.101 certification required, practice without a current license. Administrative Penalty 11/19/03
Robertson, Alyssa MRT 23836 Amarillo, TX   Administrative Penalty 8/5/02
Rodriguez, Heriberto MRT n/a Edinburg, TX TOC 601.101, 25 TAC 143.14 and 143.6 Related to providing false, misleading, or deceptive information regarding the status of certification, engaging in unprofessional conduct, attempting to obtain a certificate by bribery or fraud. Denied 10/24/06
Rose, Jocqueline MRT 24639 Lubbock, TX   Administrative Penalty 1/23/03
Ross, Maria S. MRT 92344 Sugarland, TX

TOC 601.101 Related to performing radiologic procedures without a license.

Administrative Penalty $600

06/07/07
Saenz, David MRT 14037 San Antonio, TX Rule violation 25 TAC §143.14(c)(19) engaging in unprofessional conduct means making abusive, harassing or seductive remarks to a patient, client or co-worker in the workplace or engaging in sexual contact with a patient or client in the workplace. Emergency Suspension 6/29/04
Salcido, Cynthia NCT 150456 Pasadena, Tx. 25 TAC 143.14 Related to unprofessional conduct regarding prohibited use of drugs.

Probated Suspension 12 months

08/01/06
Sanders, Herbert MRT 24722 Graham, TX   Administrative Penalty 3/20/03
Sims, Jennifer MRT 24765 Amarillo, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/28/03
Smith, Jr, Bobby MRT 24638 Fort Worth, TX   Administrative Penalty 8/31/03
Smith, David MRT 16246 Temple, TX 25 TAC §143.14 unprofessional conduct Probated Suspension 12/9/03
Solis, Jose MRT 14753 Mission, TX

25 TAC 143.14 Relating to disciplinary action taken, by another certification authority.
25 TAC 144.14 Relating to engaging in unprofessional conduct.

Administrative Penalty
$1,300

03/29/06
Stripling, Rebecca MRT 25051 Houston, TX   Administrative Penalty 6/3/03
Surratt, Jonetta MRT 18350 Carrollton, TX   Administrative Penalty 9/2/03
Tate, Kimberly MRT 11086 The Woodlands TOC 601.302 & TAC 143.14 engaging in unprofessional conduct Reprimand 6/20/05
Taylor, Carol MRT 11086 Dallas, TX TOC 601.101 & 25 TAC 143.14 relating to unprofessional conduct

Administrative Penalty
$650

10/04/05
Thomas, Felicia MRT 24778 Tyler, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/17/03
Wall, Arlan TLMRT 88265 Diana, TX   Administrative Penalty 8/05/03
Welch, Brian MRT 88687 Grand Prairie, TX TOC §601.101 certification required; practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 10/16/03
Wente, Melissa MRT 24394 Dallas, TX   Administrative Penalty 12/20/02
Yanas, Lavinia MRT 1453 Texas City, TX TOC §601.101 certification required; practiced without a license Probated suspension with Administrative Penalty 06/14/04
Witmyer, Shelly Lynn MRT 19061 Garland, TX TOC § 601.101 A person may not perform a radiologic procedure unless the person holds a certificate issued under this chapter Administrative Penalty; Probated Suspension 11/30/04
Wilson, Phyllis MRT 24831 Fouke, TX   Administrative Penalty 4/17/03
Wright, Kari MRT 25049 Ashdown, AR   Administrative Penalty 6/9/03
Young, Gregory S. MRT 16305 Hallsville, TX

25 TAC 143.14 Engaging in unprofessional conduct.

Emergency Suspension 08/17/07
Zanek, Heather MRT 12579 Bryan, TX   Administrative Penalty 6/20/03
Zavala, Jorge MRT 11379 San Antonio, TX 25 TAC § 143.14(c)(2) ...engaging in conduct prohibited by state, federal, or local law... 25 TAC § 143.14(b)(10) ...certificate revoked...by another certification authority... Reprimand 12/1/04
Zipper, Anthony MRT 10427 Pottsboro, Tx TOC §601.101 certification required; practiced without a license Administrative Penalty 1/20/04

*will be posted for disciplinary actions taken on or after 9/1/03

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For more information about the disciplinary actions listed on this website, please call our office using our toll-free complaint line at 1-800-942-5540 and ask to speak with Pam Kaderka.

 

Last Updated September 27, 2007

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