Nuclear medicine technology is a paramedical field concerned with the use of radioactive materials, primarily for the diagnosis of various pathological disease states and, secondarily, for the treatment of some specialized disorders. A nuclear medicine technologist is a highly trained individual who has a solid background in mathematics and the physical, chemical and biological sciences. Under the supervision of a physician, the NMT is responsible for radiation safety, quality control, preparing and administering the radiopharmaceuticals, performing imaging procedures, collecting and preparing biological specimens, performing special laboratory procedures and preparing data for interpretation by a physician. The NMT works closely with other allied health personnel and professionals within the medical community to provide quality patient care. While at The University of Findlay, students enroll in the appropriate courses to meet The University of Findlay degree requirements and to meet the entrance requirements for the Nuclear Medicine Institute program. Strong faculty advising and program flexibility are key components of UF’s health professions programs. Students are advised thoroughly on all academic options throughout their tenure at The University of Findlay.

A nuclear medicine technologist may be required to have a criminal background check and/or drug screen. Traits, abilities and/or skills that a nuclear medicine technologist should posses include being able to:
 
    1. demonstrate normal or corrected hearing so that the technologist can hear 
        a patient calling for assistance or speaking softly when there is a lot 
        of background noise. 

    2. be compassionate and/or sympathetic.

    3. act professionally at all times with a high level of integrity and tact.

    4. be a hard worker who is responsible and dependable and can be part of a 
        very active team that works well under pressure.

    5. be detail oriented.

    6. work at a computer monitor for long periods of time.

    7. manipulate small objects, perform venipuncture, perform patient imaging 
        and handle radioactive material.

    8. have the manual dexterity to perform procedures.

    9. work with a patient population without any judgements regarding the 
        patient's traits or history.

    10. lift, transfer and/or move patients and/or heavy equipment and have the 
        ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods of time.

    11. see with normal or corrected vision in order to discriminate among various 
        shades and colors and be able to see objects up close and from a distance.