For immediate release: September 3, 2008 (08-146)

Contacts:
Janelle Teachman, Disciplinary Manager 360-236-4876
Allison Cook, Communications Office 360-236-4022

Sexual contact with two minors leads to suspension of radiologic technologist

OLYMPIA ¾ The license of a Kent radiologic technologist has been immediately suspended for inappropriately touching two minor patients.

The Department of Health took action against the license of Jang Bahadur Singh (RT00002870). Singh allegedly rubbed a minor patient’s bottom while positioning her for a shoulder x-ray. He is also accused of touching the breast of another minor patient, as well as her crotch several times with his elbow, during an x-ray procedure. Singh also did not properly drape this patient during the x-rays as required.

This summary suspension means Singh cannot practice pending the outcome of a hearing. Singh has 20 days to answer the charges and has the right to request a hearing.

Legal documents associated with the case are online; click “Provider Credential Search” (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch) on the Department of Health home page Documents are also available by calling 360-236-4700.

The Department of Health protects and promotes public health and safety in Washington by regulating the competency and quality of health care professionals. Rules, policies, and procedures developed by the department promote the delivery of quality health care to state residents.

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