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How to Balance Confidence and Humility in the Workplace
Think confidence and humility can’t coexist? Think again! It’s vital that we practice and grow both of these character qualities, especially when we’re in the clinic. That’s what we’re discussing on this month’s blog.
The Best CME and Learning Resources for Sonographers
The BB Imaging team takes continuous learning seriously. In fact, fostering a nurturing and learning-centric environment is one of our core values. We know a lot of you feel the same, so in the spirit of community, we’ve pulled together a list of our favorite learning resources. You’ll find links to educational articles, courses, events, CME credits, and more in this article.
Ultrasound Board Exams: Study Tips and Test Tricks
Ultrasound Board Exams: Study Tips and Test Tricks
As fellow sonographers, we know this career path is no joke. Competitive programs, tough coursework, and lots of clinical hours are big hurdles to overcome. And when all of that is over, there are… board exams.
Board exams are important milestones, and we know they can feel daunting, but you can approach them confidently. Here, we’ve gathered our best study tips, test tricks, and preparation strategies to help you get over the finish line.
Sonography Mentorships: Benefits and Advice
Graduation season is quickly approaching, and a new class of sonographers will enter the workforce. It's a great time to build new relationships, and we're promoting a special kind of working relationship this month: mentorship. Did you know that both young professionals and senior sonographers gain a lot of benefits from mentorship? It's true! Head over to the blog to learn more and find our advice on making sonographer mentorships work.
Clinical Communication Tips for Sonographers
Your clinical communication skills can mean the difference between a positive patient experience and a negative one. If you've ever thought, "I just don't know what to say" then this blog is for you! Check out our four top tips for in-office patient communication—plus some bonus advice on speaking with physicians.
Digital Communication Tips for Dispersed Teams
As a dispersed and remote team, BB Imaging has always relied on digital communication to keep our team members connected, productive, and happy. So as the world continues to embrace remote work, we'd love to share the best practices we've learned for communicating effectively when using digital channels.
6 Steps to Setting a Professional Goal
If you’re anything like us, the beginning of a new year fills you with excitement, anticipation, and the sudden urge to organize everything. It also brings up that age-old question about personal resolutions... but what about your professional life? Could it also benefit from annual reflection? We think so! Be sure to check out our 6-step guide to help you set (and keep!) professional goals.
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Sonographers
It’s the holiday season, and there’s no better time of year to say “thank you” to the special people in our lives. And if some of your special people are sonographers, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate gift list! Here are a few ideas from stocking stuffers to the perfect presents for any holiday occasion.
How to Take a Break Without Taking PTO
Let's start with a disclaimer: We recognize there is no replacement for totally disconnecting from work for an extended period of time. It’s something we encourage every team member of BB Imaging to do. Sometimes things don’t go as planned, and vacation time gets used in ways we didn’t intend. This post is for those starting with little to no PTO who want to find ways to avoid burnout.
How to Get Accepted to a Diagnostic Imaging Program
Sonography programs are often highly competitive, with far more applicants than there are seats available. So, if sonography is your dream job, how do you get one of those seats? We've outlined what to look for in a program, plus our top eight tips for getting into sonography school.
10 Steps to Acing a Speed Interview
If you hear “speed interview” and immediately think of speed dating, you’re on the right track! Much like speed dating, speed interviewing is designed to help both job seekers and employers determine whether they’re a good fit for each other within just a few minutes. Interviews are usually one-on-one between the candidate and interviewer, can be in-person or virtual, and only last 5-15 minutes.
Job seekers will need to focus on getting their answers across quickly but clearly. Here are our top 10 tips on prepping for speed interviews and how to answer some of the toughest questions: