tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post6171822035138725389..comments2023-06-03T07:32:54.087-06:00Comments on Falling In Love With Romance: Careers for Characters - SonographerSuzie Quinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03111067679903509683noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-4400439659497315792018-01-09T00:58:58.891-07:002018-01-09T00:58:58.891-07:00Hello, I'm very interested in becoming a sonog...Hello, I'm very interested in becoming a sonographer. Since<br />my childhood, I’ve been interested in all medical stuf and<br />the human body. And I also like working with humans.<br />Recently I've started some free online lectures at<br /><a href="https://www.123sonography.com/" rel="nofollow">123sonography.com</a> about ultrasound and this was very<br />interesting and I liked it a lot. I hope I will have the patience<br />and the motivation to fnish most of the courses which they<br />ofer. Because that would really help me become a good<br />sonographer. Because they ofer a variety of courses in<br />ultrasound, echocardiography, speckle tracking and also<br />transesophageal echocardiography. Greetings!Eddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687030865023270818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-76729555214980313772016-05-19T04:29:32.588-06:002016-05-19T04:29:32.588-06:00I would like to use and cite some of the informati...I would like to use and cite some of the information in this blog for a research paper assignment. (I am currently a DMS student.) Could you, (not sure who I am addressing here,) please let me know if:<br />1) It's ok<br />2) If the aforementioned blog was written by Suzie Quint or Joan Swan<br />3) If Suzie Quint was ever a sonographerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195397421614347783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-72477050161542024592014-07-22T09:29:08.279-06:002014-07-22T09:29:08.279-06:00I feel it might be more useful if you listed other...I feel it might be more useful if you listed other characteristics that are typical of sonographers, i.e. individuals who enjoy doing independent work while being a part of a team; individuals who enjoy structure and routine that still allows room for change (same task, different patients/scenarios); people who love knowing with certainty that the work they are doing contributes to the overall big picture (some fields do not allow that certainty and in DMS you know that these images will mean something to others), etc. . . I feel this is what people were looking for when they were asking about personality types which gravitate toward the field. I can say personally I have no background in radiology and I have a job now that pays more than an entry-level sonographer. I'm just trying to find something I love, and for a year have been constantly fascinated with and thinking about DMS. Still plenty of exploring to do before I make the definite decision to enter a program (I may try to shadow a few days with different specialists to see what it's like- better than nothing!)<br /><br />Thanks for writing all of this information though. As an individual researching the field as a career possibility, it was nice to read about the health issues a lot of DMS professionals deal with. I never would have thought about some of those until I was well into a program, and it's nice having the heads up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852399279447142545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-71368904917367936082014-02-03T21:40:39.719-07:002014-02-03T21:40:39.719-07:00Please understand that this post is aimed at write...Please understand that this post is aimed at writers. That's the entire reason for looking at what type of people go into the field. It's not meant to pigeonhole anyone, but certain types of people are more likely to go into the medical field than other types. Suzie Quinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111067679903509683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-82147870784848242322014-02-03T20:21:41.726-07:002014-02-03T20:21:41.726-07:00While I think the vast majority of the population ...While I think the vast majority of the population underestimates the field of sonography and that this article sheds so much light onto the hard work/dedication of sonographers, I have to say I was a little offended by the "type of people" to become sonographers. I suppose I fall under "type " since I began college at 18 and graduated from my DMS program summa cum laude at 20 and have worked as an RVT for the past 8 years. I have met so many amazing sonographers who followed the same path as myself most of whom have an incredible work ethic and in many cases, a stronger sense of work ethic than senior sonographers. Other than that, beautifully written. Sonographers deserve more respect than we shall ever receive! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-81938010395444866522014-01-15T00:07:00.232-07:002014-01-15T00:07:00.232-07:00I've always been so intrigued by ultrasound......I've always been so intrigued by ultrasound... I'm in an ultrasound program now and yes it was a huge reality check picking up that transducer for the first time, but I'm absolutely in love with what I keep learning. I love getting to go to clinicals and seeing what my life will be like one day..can't wait to improve and be an amazing sonographer one day! Loved reading this every bit of it was so trueAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791491394657177551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-44922016616733476672014-01-12T23:00:11.218-07:002014-01-12T23:00:11.218-07:00Great article. You didn't mention Musculoskele...Great article. You didn't mention Musculoskeletal ultrasound, though. <br /><br />Also, general ultrasound technologists tend to have a risque sense of humor, possibly as a byproduct of the stress and the things we see as a result of patients' sexual misadventures. I'm sure HR wouldn't like to hear that, but writers might want to know gritty details.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840284139014994145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-13740033757281338082014-01-12T11:57:01.362-07:002014-01-12T11:57:01.362-07:00Joan, thanks so much for clearing this up. I agre...Joan, thanks so much for clearing this up. I agree that you all as a group do not get enough thanks or recognition, and I understand how hard it must be to see the bad and not be able to react. My friend Shawn is one of the best sonographers, AND she has a butt load of compassion anyone would be proud to be on the receiving end of!HLMH23https://www.blogger.com/profile/03417864581353799275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-23999972287336787552014-01-12T11:18:26.697-07:002014-01-12T11:18:26.697-07:00I have one -- but it's of a radiology fellow p...I have one -- but it's of a radiology fellow performing an u/s when the sh*t hits -- FEVER by Joan Swan.Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-39789005051162823092014-01-12T11:17:21.265-07:002014-01-12T11:17:21.265-07:00Take care of yourself C. You will suffer long term...Take care of yourself C. You will suffer long term with that kind of injury and pain -- long after you stop scanning. You should be compensated for it.Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-8178764863913061432014-01-12T11:16:11.549-07:002014-01-12T11:16:11.549-07:00I did echo for a year and loved it.I did echo for a year and loved it.Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-45709378167217054692014-01-12T11:15:38.931-07:002014-01-12T11:15:38.931-07:00Taking care of yourself -- though the last thing y...Taking care of yourself -- though the last thing you feel like doing at the end of an exhausting day -- is paramount for a long term career!Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-43149092538582834942014-01-12T11:14:47.471-07:002014-01-12T11:14:47.471-07:00Yes, everyone thinks it's an easy job...until ...Yes, everyone thinks it's an easy job...until they take hold of that transducer...Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-56020633008327511742014-01-12T11:14:03.661-07:002014-01-12T11:14:03.661-07:00That's awesome Donna! But that doesn't cha...That's awesome Donna! But that doesn't change the type of people who are drawn to the profession. You are the exception, no the rule.Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-58895437438724907512014-01-12T11:12:42.122-07:002014-01-12T11:12:42.122-07:00Like a few other professions, once a sonographer, ...Like a few other professions, once a sonographer, always a sonographer :)Joan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-61258432417975912622014-01-12T10:30:47.338-07:002014-01-12T10:30:47.338-07:00As a sonographer registered first in Radiology and...As a sonographer registered first in Radiology and Mammography, I've scanned for 28 years. Even with a work comp claim, injections in the back of the head and in the shoulder, physical therapy, and accupuncture, I still love what I do.There's an increased level of respect for sonography in the medical imaging world. C. RichardsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-87795508370591930042014-01-12T09:01:26.507-07:002014-01-12T09:01:26.507-07:00Thank you..I have been an echo tech for more than ...Thank you..I have been an echo tech for more than 30 yrs, adult and 24 -25 yrs in pediatric...I love my job ...you nailed it about all what we go through...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-83509085495797238102014-01-11T18:56:35.025-07:002014-01-11T18:56:35.025-07:00Thanks for sharing! I love my job as I am a sonog...Thanks for sharing! I love my job as I am a sonographer now for 11 yrs. this job is very tiring on your muscles, you must take care of yourself, I learned that the hard way. We do usually always have knots up in our shoulders and neck...boo. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553254297113961911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-62986639802509452342014-01-11T11:59:18.809-07:002014-01-11T11:59:18.809-07:00You hit the nail directly on the head. I LOVE what... You hit the nail directly on the head. I LOVE what I do but so many look at what we do as "EASY" .I have been a sonographer for 26 and a half years. I am fortunate to not have any long term pain issues. Thanks for posting this.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391189833001844720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-64459983530380573102014-01-11T11:26:09.020-07:002014-01-11T11:26:09.020-07:00Twenty years, two daughters and two husbands ago I...Twenty years, two daughters and two husbands ago I began this career of mine in ultrasound. I started with the enthusiasm (mentally and physically) of a top notch thoroughbred race horse. I have experienced every aspect of your story. Your recollection of events are mine. After all, we have both been a sonographer spanning a couple of decades. The intensity of my career has most certainly (speaking only for myself) been a part of my marital resume. <br />I sit jaded (it has been exhausting) and jaw-dropped. Reading my story as written by another. A story as close to mine yet exists so many miles away. Your words mirror my thoughts, boost that pride for my skills and remind myself to not under describe what I do for the sake of wasting breath. I think my jaded side may have smiled just smiled a little.<br />Thank you for your accurate yet eliquently put words. Thank you for a public, in your face testimony. Yep, it is pretty cool what we do. Truth be told, even though it has been twenty years, I am still very much an "ultrasound nerd". <br />iscanbabiesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-63541318276874948692014-01-11T10:34:30.538-07:002014-01-11T10:34:30.538-07:00Excellent article! But I would beg to differ on th...Excellent article! But I would beg to differ on the type of person who comes to this field. I was laid off from my business career, and re-entered college, earned a new general assoc degree, and then got into the DMS program, graduated summa cum laude and def. have the work ethic and endurance to persevere in this profession. It is a demanding career, no doubt, but I wake up everyday and look forward to the day ahead, what I might learn, who I will meet, and hopefully who I can help. I have worked in the hosp, a private office, and now I do full time mobile ultrasound and I love my profession!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00645505955176287990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-12007212638845808502014-01-11T10:15:58.147-07:002014-01-11T10:15:58.147-07:00I am a sonographer....been one for 20 years now. ...I am a sonographer....been one for 20 years now. This written word about ultrasonographers is absolutely fabulous! I will share this and keep this always. This is what I have been saying all along, just not this elegantly. Thank you SO much for revealing insight into our job. Just one note: if our job looks easy - it's because we have poured our time, our learned information and our hearts over many years into our "job" and have practiced the fine art of ultrasound with a tremendous amount of exerted effort highlighted with genuine care and concern for all patients. Easy???? Not!!!! Rewarding??? Absolutely!!!! Is everyone suited for this modality???? (ok, here's the southern coming out in me) "Ain't no way"!!!! Just my opinion and just for the record: I LOVE MY CAREER!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-48522592078939349032013-08-07T22:09:00.671-06:002013-08-07T22:09:00.671-06:00Very informative. You should write a romance about...Very informative. You should write a romance about a sonographer ^^Sonographer Salaryhttp://sonographersalarydata.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-27833451499400427082011-02-28T11:44:45.851-07:002011-02-28T11:44:45.851-07:00Random.org chose #5 for the winner of the iTunes c...Random.org chose #5 for the winner of the iTunes card! Yay, Ciara! I will let Sue know and get your address so I can ship that out to you!<br /><br />JoanJoan Swanhttp://www.joanswan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481366597096394318.post-62201659278475984182011-02-26T22:07:29.133-07:002011-02-26T22:07:29.133-07:00Aw, you're a keeper, babe! XOXOXOXOAw, you're a keeper, babe! XOXOXOXOJoan Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011766246198209544noreply@blogger.com