A Sonographer's Journey to High-Risk Sonography

BB Imaging team members are known as “unicorns” because they are one-of-a-kind, special, and simply hard to find. Beth Bennet is definitely a unicorn. She has seen and done so much before even beginning her sonography career. From extensive travels to finding love overseas, Beth has had quite the journey.

Beth grew up in Houston, Texas, as 1 of 13 siblings with a proud Irish heritage. She loved being part of a large family having 7 brothers and 5 sisters. Beth is number 12 in the sibling line, the youngest of all the girls. Growing up in such a large family made Beth realize the importance of family connection, and she learned early on that you take care of one another.

Beth’s love of travel has led her to 22 countries, including Greece, Ireland, French Polynesia, and Dubai. Some of her favorite memories from her travels include incredible food, wine, and amazing sites like ancient temples. Her top 2 favorite spots are Moorea, an island in French Polynesia, and Dubai, where she spent most of her time with her last position at the Houston State Department of Security Service. During that experience, Beth worked in logistics and traveled to Afghanistan. While overseas, Beth had the opportunity to work at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, where she met the man who would become her husband. 

Another exciting part of Beth’s life is her love for animals. Growing up, she enjoyed riding and showing horses in several different disciplines. She also participated in a Falconry apprenticeship and has handled many birds of prey. Her love of animals demonstrates Beth’s nurturing personality. She is always willing to help someone, whether it be an animal or a human.

Ultrasound was something Beth always wanted to pursue; the journey to sonographer began after she was married and had her baby boy. Ultrasound school is not an easy task for anyone, but even more challenging for a mom with her hands full. While going to school and caring for her son, Beth also had to contend with her husband being deployed overseas in the Special Forces. Fortunately, her family was close by and gave Beth their full support so that she was able to go back to school.

Beth has now worked in the ultrasound field for 7 years. She practiced general sonography for 3 years while working in a low-risk OB clinic. Some of her most memorable ultrasound experiences have to do with patient care. The journey with her patients is her favorite. She explains that working in the low-risk environment is exciting when patients return for their follow-ups, and she can meet the baby she has scanned for several months. In January 2020, Beth joined BB Imaging. Switching over to BBI meant changing to high-risk ultrasound job. The challenge was part of what motivated Beth to make the change. She enjoys working closely alongside the physicians and giving excellent care to her patients. When asked why she chose BBI, Beth describes her eagerness to gain more knowledge and her drive to sharpen her skills in ultrasound.

Beth’s well-rounded path sees her happy in her current role as a sonographer with the BBI team, and we are glad she chose us to be a part of the current chapter in her exciting life story.