As a Radiologic Technologist, you’ll be on the cutting edge of scientific progress, working with the latest advances in medical care. You’ll also be a member of a growing profession, as the number of medical imaging examinations performed in the United States increases every year. Opportunities to advance within the field are expanding as well. Whether you consider yourself technically adept or not, you will be comfortable studying radiologic technology. That’s because the field is part science, and part art. Part of your coursework at SUNY Broome will include subjects such as anatomy, biology, radiation safety, and physics. You’ll learn to use computers to acquire and manipulate images. And you’ll work with some of the most technologically advanced equipment in the medical field. You will also learn to communicate with patients, to solve problems and to work with other members of the health care team, including doctors, nurses and experienced radiologic technologists. During this part of your education in the clinical setting, you’ll have a hands-on opportunity to practice your patient care skills and fine-tune your technical knowledge. You will develop skills that allow you to provide patient care that is accurate as well as compassionate.
A career in radiologic technology can lead in many directions. Radiologic technologists are needed in every health care setting. The boundaries of your career in radiologic technology are determined only by your own abilities and interests.
Welcome from the Department Chair
Welcome to SUNY Broome’s Department of Radiologic Technology. The Radiologic Technology Program at SUNY Broome was started in 1965 as a pilot program for the New York State Department of Health as preparation began for the licensure of Radiologic Technologists in New York State. The clinical principles have changed over the years to our current use of state of the art digital technology in our college lab setting and clinical sites. Our educational principle always puts student success first, and striving to focus on treating each patient as they were a loved one, or member of your family. Our primary goal is to prepare students to function as competent, entry-level professionals that meet the healthcare needs of the community.
The program focuses on the same values of the college where the commitment is to student learning, excellence in fulfilling our mission, equity in respecting both individual rights and social obligations, value and celebrate diversity, accountability with efficient and effective use of resources, and foster an environment of innovation.
Kristen Yetter
Chairperson/Program Director, Department of Radiologic Technology
Email: yetterkj@sunybroome.edu
