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ARRT Wins Judgment Regarding Misrepresentation of Its Credentials

Published on Jun 21, 2022

For Immediate Release
Contact:  ARRT Strategic Communications
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(June 21, 2022) — As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of its certification and registration programs, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has obtained a permanent injunction and monetary award against Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., from the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. The litigation involved multiple misrepresentations of ARRT’s trademarked credentials.

Among other things, the judgment:

  • Forbids Gonzalez from directly or indirectly using, reproducing, copying, or imitating ARRT trademarks, service marks, and certification marks, or any similar mark, word, or name that is likely to cause confusion or deceive
  • Orders Gonzalez to pay damages of $20,000 for breach of contract and $36,664 for trademark infringement
  • Orders Gonzalez to pay attorneys’ fees and litigation costs of $115,800

“Anyone who uses R.T.® or R.R.A.® as a certification mark must be certified and registered with ARRT,” says Jerry B. Reid, Ph.D., ARRT Chief Executive Officer. “Our mission is to promote high standards of patient care, and we can only do that by ensuring that people who use our credentials have in fact met our standards.”

To gain an ARRT credential, candidates must meet standards for educational preparation and professional behavior. They also must pass an examination that assesses their knowledge and skills related to professional practice.

Read the recent court decision.

About ARRT 

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists promotes high standards of patient care by recognizing qualified individuals in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, ARRT evaluates, certifies, and annually registers more than 350,000 radiologic technologists across the United States. 

An 11-member Board of Trustees provides the vision and direction for ARRT. The Board sets ARRT’s policies, including establishing requirements for obtaining and maintaining credentials. Professional membership societies and other organizations nominate people to serve as our Trustees. Board membership is comprised of six ARRT registered technologists, four licensed physicians, and one public member who represents the public interest and consumers of services provided by ARRT-certified and registered technologists.