The Seasoned Sonographer

From Graduation to the Real World: New Sonographers at SIH

Episode Summary

What is it really like to go from ultrasound student to working sonographer? In this episode of The Seasoned Sonographer, host Lynn Flamm, BS, RDMS, sits down with the Lead Sonographer at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) and two recent graduates of the SIU Carbondale Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program who are now working as sonographers at SIH. They talk about ultrasound school, preparing for registry exams, transitioning into a first job, managing the demands of a busy hospital ultrasound department, continuing education, and the challenges and rewards of the profession. The group also discusses how Sono Techniques Academy (STA) is being used as an educational resource at SIH and how its new tracking features can support new-hire onboarding and ongoing employee competency.

Episode Notes

In this episode:

Transitioning from SIU ultrasound student to SIH sonographer
The realities of a first ultrasound job
Challenges facing new graduates
Working in a busy hospital ultrasound department
ARDMS registry preparation and study resources
Favorite and least favorite ultrasound exams
Continuing education and CME
Mentorship and leadership
Sono Techniques Academy as a clinical and educational resource
New-hire onboarding
Employee competency and education tracking
Advice for future sonographers

Featured Organizations

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH)
SIU Carbondale Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Sono Techniques Academy®

Episode Sponsors

Sona
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Roshal Health
Sono Techniques Academy®

Hosted by Lynn Flamm, BS, RDMS.