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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:
Tackling Tough Conversations with Laurie
I don’t know anyone that enjoys difficult conversations, do you? In fact, most people will go far out of their way to avoid them. Unfortunately, that’s not the answer – not if it’s someone you really need to work with – like your team, patients, physicians, and family… just to name a few. I wish communication was always easy and everyone would accept what we say in the way it was intended. It just doesn’t always work that way. So sometimes, we just try and avoid the people or the problem.
How is Technology Revolutionizing Prenatal Care?
Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time for parents, but it comes with chances for complications. Possible issues can include high blood pressure, preeclampsia, preterm labor, and gestational diabetes. Without good prenatal care, these complications can pose significant health risks. For this reason, many healthcare providers, startups, and workers are investing their time and resources in using technology to revolutionize prenatal care. In this post, we will discuss some of these technologies.
4 Keys to Budgeting on an Irregular Income
It’s no secret that a budget can drastically improve your finances. A monthly budget gives you a clear picture of where your money is going and sets parameters for your spending.
Simple in theory but hard to implement. Budgeting can be especially tricky if you have an irregular income.
How can you make significant financial strides when you’re not sure how much money will come in this month?
Ergonomics: How to Prolong Your Sonography Career
Ultrasound can take a physical toll on a sonographer's body. In the past decade, the exam protocols we follow have become more detailed, the average patient body habitus has increased, and physicians choose diagnostic Ultrasound more often. While these factors alone increase the potential for a Sonographer to develop a Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WRMSD), you can increase the longevity of your sonography career if you follow these simple tips.