Ch. 8 Sound Futures Flashcards
True or Fasle:
Sonographers only work at one type of hospital.
Fasle.
Sonographers work at community, general, teaching, private and outpatient facilities.
What types of clinics can sonographers work in?
Free, general outpatient, polyclinic, specialist, fertility, abortion and ambulatory surgery.
What are some benefits to working in a private practice?
-Clinical specialization
-Unique and personalized learning experience
-Relatively low-sress environment
-No on-call duty
Duties of an office sonographer are what?
-chart results and patient progress
-obtain signed permission slips for treatment procedures
-assist the physicians with procedures
-maintain communication regarding patient add-ons, treatment breaks, and changes in treatment plans.
Mobile ultrasound services may operate within:
-Metropolitan city medical practices
-Nursing homes
-Rural hospitals and clinics
-The mobile tansport vehicle itself
What are some of the duties of a mobile sonographer?
-Perform patient examinations
-Maintain vehicle and equipment
-Bill clients
-Maintain time cards
-Deliver diagnostic images for interpretation, if client hospitals have no qualified physician interpreters on staff
What does PRN stand for?
As needed
When a sonographer is PRN, when do they usually work?
-cover vacations
-call outs
-cover open shifts
True or False:
PRN sonographers usually have higher pay because they have no benefits.
True
True or false:
PRN sonographer covers only one facility?
False
They can cover multiple
What type of skill set do you need to be a great traveling sonographer?
-Must adapt readily to many different types of equipment
-Must interact with many different departments and coworkers
Who employs traveling sonographers?
Temporarty staffing agencies
True or False:
Traveling sonographers are paid less.
False
They have a higher paid salary.
What is commercial ultrasound?
-Clinical applications specialists
-customer education
-sales
-managment
-marketing
What is sonography important for in veterinary practice?
Equine breeding and zoo practices
To be a veterinary sonographer, what do you have to do?
-Have a degree in veterinary technology
-Experience in the veterinary field
-Comply with state veterinary practice acts for registered technicians
What are the qualifications for a research sonographer?
-5 years clinical experience
-Graduate of academic institution with emphasis on research and teaching preferred
What are the duties of a research sonographer?
-Clinical scanning
-Developing research and grant proposals
-Data entry and analysis
-Writing scientific abstracts and articles
-Traveling and giving presentations
What is a chronologic resume?
-List qualifications and past employment in reverse chronologic order
-best suited for those with a fair amount of experience
What is a functional resume?
-Highlight the applicant’s abilities rather than work history
-Best suited for people just entering the work force
What’s the best way to write a cover letter?
Answer these questions:
-What can you do for the employer?
-What is your current situation?
-Why do you want to work for this employer?
-Why do you think you are qualified for this position?
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
Make the reader (employer) want to know more about you
How can you make a good first impression for an interview?
-Dress professionally and appropriately
-Handshake
-Grooming (look presentable)
What are considered credible references for your resume?
-Managers or supervisors
-Experienced coworkers
-Professional instructors
