The Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology is an advisory board to the Medical Board and consists of nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate as follows:
- Four medical radiologic technologists who each have at least five years of experience as a medical radiologic technologist.
- Two physicians licensed in this state who supervise medical radiologic technologists.
- Three members who represent the public.
The advisory board and the Medical Board are responsible for regulating the practice of radiologic technology as required by the Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Act, Chapter 601, Occupations Code.
A Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) is an individual who administers radiation for medical purposes under the direction of a practitioner. This would include diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
Some of the responsibilities of an MRT may include:
- Performing radiographic studies: CAT scan; MRI; X-rays; PET scan; mammography; fluoroscopy
- Performing radiation therapy
- Administering radiopharmaceuticals
- Performing interventional radiographic procedures like angiography
Faraz Khan, M.D., presiding officer, of Houston is a staff radiologist at Radiology Partners Houston. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, Radiology Society of North America, American College of Radiology and Texas Radiologic Society. He also volunteers with the Houston Food Bank. Khan received a Bachelor of Science in biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his radiology training at Washington University in St. Louis.
Nicholas Beckmann, M.D., of Houston is an assistant professor of radiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, Texas Radiological Society, American Society of Emergency Radiologists, American Board of Radiology, Society of Skeletal Radiology and Radiological Society of North America. Beckmann received a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Jennifer Brandt, MRT, of Fort Worth is a registered radiologist assistant at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is a member of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, Society of Radiology Physician Extenders and American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Brandt received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in radiologic sciences from Midwestern State University.
Regan Landreth, of Georgetown is the owner of Landreth Construction. She is a former gubernatorial appointee to the Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee. She currently serves as a Volunteer in Partnership at the Meridian World School and volunteers for the youth group of First United Methodist Church. She formerly served on the Learning Tree Preschool Board of Directors and is the past chair for the Children’s Ministry Team of First United Methodist Church. She is also a former member of the Leadership Council and Generational Task Force of the First United Methodist Church. Landreth received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University.
Melanie "Shannon" Lutz, MRT, of Cypress is a quality director and radiology technologist at Memorial Hermann Health System. She is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Lutz received an Associate of Applied Science in radiologic technology from Tyler Junior College and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in radiologic technology from Sam Houston State University.
Scott Morren, MRT, of Anton is the lead MRI technologist at Covenant Women’s and Children’s Hospital. He is a member of the South Plains Society of Radiological Technologists, Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists and American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Morren received an Associate of Applied Science in radiologic technology from South Plains College.
Shaila D. Parker, of Dallas is a professional organizer and the owner of LH Executive Services. She is a member of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and the American Society of Professional Organizers. She also serves as the librarian at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Parker received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas – Denton.
Lucia "Lucy" Sisniega, of Midland is owner and president of S&S Commercial Real Estate and owner and chief executive officer of M&L Wholesalers and Importers. She is a member of the Midland Development Corporation Board, board member of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, and chair of the Midland Planning and Zoning Commission. For over 20 years, she has volunteered for various civic and community organizations, including the Crisis Center of West Texas, Hospice of Midland, Negro Business and Professional Women's Club of Midland, and Midland Dress for Success.
The Medical Radiologic Technology Board has three Committees:
- Discipline and Ethics
- Licensure
- Education