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Intro to Sonography > Ch 10: Sound Futures > Flashcards

Ch 10: Sound Futures Flashcards

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Potential places of employment:

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  • Hospitals
  • Out patient clinics
  • Office practices
  • Mobile services
  • Freelancing
  • Traveling/Abroad
  • Specialist/Sales
  • Research
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Job description/summary

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  • provide PATIENT CARE using u/s and related diagnostic procedures
  • working INDEPENDENTLY with equipment under a physician
  • maintain a high standard of medical ETHICS at all times
  • perform clinical assessments and diagnostic EXAMS
  • assume responsibility for the SAFETY and comfort of pts in your care
  • provide images and REPORTS to the reading physician
  • “performs OTHER work related duties as assigned”
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Are you qualified to do my u/s?

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  • graduate from a formal (accredited!) DMS/CV tech program
  • registrered in all areas of practice through the ARDMS
  • gain experience in the work force
  • get proficient with your equipment
  • communicate effectively with docs, pts/families, and coworkers
  • stay calm under pressure/in emergencies
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Hospital employees consist of:

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  • Administration
  • Operations
  • Medical Staff
  • Nursing Staff
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___ of all SGs work in a hospital setting.

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More than half

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Hospital administration consists of…

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the CEO and his/her support staff, human resources, accounting, purchasing, risk management, quality improvement, etc.

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Hospital operations staff consists of…

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maintenance, laundry, housekeeping, food services, mail room, etc.

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Hospital medical staff consists of…

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physicians, residents, fellows, and interns

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Hospital nursing staff consists of…

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charge nurses, RNs, LPNs, nurse aides, orderlies, and ward clerks

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A ___ is a smaller version of the hospital, with the exception that it usually does not provide ___.

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clinic/24-hour or inpatient services

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An ___ is a smaller version of a clinic, offering the SG a lower-stress environment and no on-call duties.

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office practice

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Two types of practices likely to hire a SG:

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ob/gyn and cardiology

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At an office practice, the SG may work ___ or ___, depending on the structure of the office hierarchy.

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independently/be expected to conform to policies and procedures

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Mobile SG must be exceptionally ___ and particularly ___.

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experienced/independent

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Mobile SG might be sent to setting like…

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prisons, private practices, clinics, homes, and short-handed hospitals

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The freelance SG shares many of the same obligations and benefits of the ___ SG._.

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mobile

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The freelance SG must be ___ and have good ___. He/she will also probably own ___.

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entrepreneurial/business and public relations skills/their own equipment

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As a rule, traveling SG are paid ___ to compensate for housing, food, and being away from the comforts of home.

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higher salaries

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Traveling SG must be very ___ in order to adapt to new machines, coworkers, and policies every 12-16 weeks.

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flexible

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Applications specialist and sales reps are roles often filled by SGs who…

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are experienced scanners and are ready for the ‘next step’.

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Sales reps are those with ___ to teach the staff about ___.

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a great personality and the knowledge/the latest piece of equipment

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Applications specialists are brought in ___ to educate staff on ___.

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after the sale/how to used the new equipment

23
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The research SG’s role may involve scanning plus…

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grant proposals, data entry and analysis, writing articles, and giving presentations.

24
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Research SG usually have at least ___ and are selected from ___.

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5 years experience/academic institutions where research and teaching are highly prized.

25
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Define resume.

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a summing up of a job applicant’s previous employment, experience, and education

26
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A ___ is the first impression one gives to an employer.

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resume

27
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The two basic types of resumes are…

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functional and chronologic

28
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Define chronologic resume.

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resume that lists qualifications and past employement in reverse choronologic order.

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Chronologic resumes are best suited for…

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those with a fair amount of experience.

30
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Define functional resume.

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a resume that highlight’s one’s abilities rather than work history

31
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Functional resumes are best suited for…

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people just entering the work force, are transitioning to a new job, or who have frequently changed jobs.

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Attributes of a good cover letter:

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  1. should focus on what the employer needs
  2. should be addressed to the right person
  3. should be to the point
  4. should use conversational language
  5. should communicate positive energy/personality
  6. should NOT restate the resume
  7. should NOT use first person ‘I/me’
  8. should be followed up on
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Qualities and skills that demonstrate work ethics:

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  1. concerned
  2. conscientious
  3. considerate
  4. cooperative
  5. courteous
  6. dependable
  7. enthusiastic
  8. honest
  9. pleasant
  10. respectful
  11. trustworthy
  12. understanding
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Work ethic: concerned

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cares for those entrusted to her care. Willing to do whateer is necessary to make patients more comfortable or the task less painful.

35
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Work ethic: conscientious

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follow instructions carefully and exactly, giving the best effort to every task

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Work ethic: considerate

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respects pts’ and coworkers physical nad emotional feelings; kind and caring

37
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Work ethic: cooperative

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willing to help and work with others and pitch in during especially busy times

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Work ethic: courteous

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polite to pts and staff and always addressing them by name or title; says please and thank you; answers questions and explains what to expect

39
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Work ethic: dependable

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reporting to work on time and completing all assigned tasks

40
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Work ethic: enthusiastic

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being interested and excited by work as a SG

41
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Work ethic: honest

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truthful and accurate in reporting on cases and acknowledging any personal errors

42
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Work ethic: pleasant

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cheeful when greeting and talking to pts and staff

43
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Work ethic: respectful

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careful to treat pts and staff with respect and dignity at all times

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Work ethic: trustworthy

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inspires confidence of pts and staff by following through on all promises and by keeping pt and staff info in confidence

45
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Work ethic: understanding

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sees things from another’s point of view and appreciates how a pt feels

46
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Define attitude.

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a manner of acting or thinking that shows one’s disposition, opinions, and reactions; the outward signs of the values and character traits that people develop early in childhood.

47
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Define work ethic.

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how well an employee adapts to the enviornment and what qualities they will bring to the job

48
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What interests interviewers are the candidate’s ___

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attitude, work ethics, confidence, humility, and flexibilty.

49
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During a job interview, a first impression i made withing the first ___.

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30 seconds.

50
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When it comes to salary negotiations, the first thing to do is ___.

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find out the salary range for a similar position in one’s area.

51
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Most entry-level salaries are ot up for negotiation, but mid-level rnages can fluctutate as much as ___.

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10% - 20%.

52
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The SG should bring in any ___ and any other proof of the candidate’s worth.

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salary statistics, performance evaluations, letters of recommendation,

53
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The SG should get the final offer in ___ so there are no surprises.

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writing

54
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The most credible sources of personal reference:

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  • managers or supervisors with whom the SG has worked directly
  • managers or supervisors with whom the SG has worked indirectly
  • experienced coworkers who are familiar with his/her work
  • professional instructors and peers who are familiar with his/her abilities

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