Eric Hertenstein

Eric Hertenstein is a proud member of The University of Findlay faculty serving the Diagnostic Services Department since January of 2014. Dedicated to excellence in teaching and preparing students for meaningful lives and productive careers, Eric was awarded the Founders' Award for Academic Excellence and Christian Witness in 2018.  He was also recognized in 2019 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging as part of the SNMMI Ones to Watch, a collection of 30 early career individuals in the field of nuclear medicine recognized for their work in shaping the future of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

Graduating from the Nuclear Medicine Institute himself in 2009, Eric has strived to honor the long legacy of the program and prepare students for compassionate patient care.  Serving as a clinical coordinator of the Nuclear Medicine Institute and online PET/CT program, Eric has taught many courses in the program, including Molecular Imaging Mathematics, Molecular Imaging SPECT, Molecular Imaging Physics, Molecular Imaging PET, PET/CT Procedures, and various others.  Eric also serves as the director of the PET/CT program and Assistant Radiation Safety Officer for The University of Findlay.  His advanced certifications, patient care experience, and exposure to the engineering side of nuclear medicine, PET, and CT has allowed Eric to bring a vast array of knowledge to his students and prepare them for modalities that are constantly changing with improving technology and shifting patient care needs.

Students are drawn to Eric's quirky sense of humor, love of Star Wars, nerdy passion for nuclear medicine mathematics, and empathy for students.  He is happy to meet with any students interested in these programs and works with his current students to make sure they truly grasp the material.  Eric may also be seen from time to time performing in the local community in local theatre productions, directing Christmas musicals at his local church, and serving as treasurer of the Findlay Light Opera Company.