Professor Waterstram-Rich is a certified nuclear medicine technologist. Since returning to RIT in 1983, Kristen has served in several different positions and is currently the interim associate dean for the CHST. She has co-authored several publications including a Curriculum Guide for Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine, and is the co-editor of the textbook Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, now in its 8th edition. In addition to publications, she has served on numerous national and international committees including a term as the president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section, a national organization with international membership. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, which accredits nuclear medicine technology programs throughout the US and has served as Chair and Exam Chair of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) which administers the professional certification exam for nuclear medical technologists. She has given presentations on various topics related to nuclear medicine, nuclear medicine education, and ethics in health care across the country and around the world.