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Nuclear Medicine Technology: Overview
Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Contact Information
Nuclear MedicineSchool of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
105 Parker Hall
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214-3007
Phone: 716.838.5889, ext. 115
Fax: 716.838.4918
Web Address: nucmed.buffalo.edu/nmt/
Paul Kostyniak
Chair
Chair
Elpida Crawford
Program Director
Program Director
Program Overview
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program (BS) is offered by the Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences and is supported in part by the Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Please direct inquiries to Elpida Crawford.
Nuclear medicine technology is a health-related profession concerned with use of radioactive materials for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes. Nuclear medicine is one of the diagnostic imaging modalities. Although the scope of nuclear medicine technology is not limited to organ imaging, that is one of the major aspects of the work. It is a highly technical profession with a lot of patient interaction. The nuclear medicine technologist works very closely with the nuclear medicine physician, radiologist or cardiologist. There is a big demand for well-trained nuclear medicine technologists. Jobs are available in hospitals, outpatient facilities and clinics, commercial equipment companies, and commercial radiopharmacies.
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program prepares students for entry-level positions as staff technologists. Each student receives a solid foundation in all nuclear medicine procedures. Students who complete the program are eligible to take national certification examinations in nuclear medicine technology.
Nuclear medicine technology is a health-related profession concerned with use of radioactive materials for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes. Nuclear medicine is one of the diagnostic imaging modalities. Although the scope of nuclear medicine technology is not limited to organ imaging, that is one of the major aspects of the work. It is a highly technical profession with a lot of patient interaction. The nuclear medicine technologist works very closely with the nuclear medicine physician, radiologist or cardiologist. There is a big demand for well-trained nuclear medicine technologists. Jobs are available in hospitals, outpatient facilities and clinics, commercial equipment companies, and commercial radiopharmacies.
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program prepares students for entry-level positions as staff technologists. Each student receives a solid foundation in all nuclear medicine procedures. Students who complete the program are eligible to take national certification examinations in nuclear medicine technology.
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:43:05 EDT