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How to Prepare for an Interview as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
You wrote the perfect cover letter and polished up your resume. Now, the only thing holding you back from your dream job is acing the interview. Here are a few tips from our team of experienced human resource specialists to help you nail the interview.
Hope and Helping Hands
BB Imaging sonographer shares her experience while living in Pakistan, working as a doctor and serving refugee women. Her life highlights compassion and strength and we hope she inspires more to overcome hardship and contribute to making the world a better place.
Compassion Fatigue and the MFM Sonographer
Compassion Fatigue is a common by-product of working as a Maternal-Fetal Medine Sonographer. Find tips on how to recognize Compassion Fatigue and ways you can help to prevent and care for yourself if symptoms become present.
Resume and Reference Tips for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Whether you are an experienced sonographer looking for a new opportunity or a recent graduate looking for your first job, a polished resume is necessary to catch a recruiter’s eye. Applying for ultrasound jobs can be stressful but having a well-written resume and reliable references will help you on the job hunt.
5 Easy Care Tips for Ultrasound Equipment
Regular maintenance and minor cleaning can prevent some issues down the line, and possibly defray expensive servicing and repair costs. We’ve put together a quick guide to cleaning up both the internal memory of your ultrasound machine and the outer body since both are important for smooth optimal operation.
Gone Phishing? Tips to Identify and Avoid Email Scams
Your email inbox used to be filled with harmless fun: work emails, discounted travel deals, and marketing newsletters. Now, it's a breeding ground for phishing scammers looking to make your personal information their catch of the day. What red flags should you look for to prevent being scammed?
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is an annual event intended to bring attention to the benefits of medical ultrasound, and highlight its value in the healthcare system.
Most of the general public is aware of the importance of ultrasound imaging in pregnancy, but many people lack familiarity with the uses of sonography for other diagnostic purposes, like vascular imaging or 3D or 4D sonography. Sharing information and educating people on the various uses of medical ultrasound can serve a double purpose; it can heighten comfort with procedures when they’re recommended by a family doctor or specialist, and it may also afford an opportunity for ultrasound professionals to take pride in the very important work that they do.
Join us at the 2019 SDMS Annual Conference!
The SDMS is a great opportunity to meet other sonographers who are following their passion for ultrasound. Check this out for more information on exhibitors and attendee information.
Advancing Ultrasound Technology
As we continue our focus on advancements in technology let’s take a look at our field of ultrasound and where we are heading. For many years CT and MRI were the preferred diagnostic tools in many disciplines, however, advancements in imaging quality and workflow, as well as the rising awareness of radiation exposure with other imaging modalities, have driven the interest of manufacturers and scientists toward ultrasound (De, 2012).
Telemedicine: The Time is Now
Last month we discussed how telemedicine can impact teen pregnancy rates in the Latino population, this month we explore how telemedicine can disrupt our entire medical model.
Is Telemedicine the Answer?
Telemedicine has the potential to bring real change to the healthcare industry for teen patients, providers, and the community at large. Read on to explore the topic more...