Career questions tagged obgyn-ultrasound
Im about to graduate with a bachelors in health science and I know my end goal is to work in ob-gyn sonography. I'm just not sure what route I want to take to become an RDMS. I want to take a faster method if my bachelors can count towards it, but I also want to take the route that will have better career advancement opportunities.
I don't have shadowing hours or volunteers hours, and I still need to take the TEAS test. It's overwhelming to know how to start everything.
How competitive is the application process for an ultrasound technician, and what could make me stand out when applying How many scans does a typical tech make in a day? #Spring25 ?
Im a sophomore at Western Texas College and I plan to transfer to Weatherford College next semester, my original degree plan was applied science in agriculture because I wanted to go into the animal industry however I've though long and hard about switching my majors and have decided that getting my degree in applied science of diagnostic medical sonography would fit me better. However I still think about and wonder if their are positions in the animal industry for ultrasound techs?
I'm pursuing a career in ultrasound, but I'm undecided on which specialty to choose (like OB/GYN, cardiac, or vascular). What's the best way to figure out which ultrasound specialty is the right fit for me #Spring25?
I'm currently a college student pursuing a career in diagnostic medical sonography. I'm really interested in the heart and how it works, so cardiac ultrasound stands out to me. But I also think I’d enjoy working in OB/GYN and being part of such special moments in patients’ lives. I’d love some advice from sonographers who’ve worked in these specialties or faced a similar decision!
What type of ultrasound technician makes the most money?
I heard that neurosonography brings in the most but then I learned that that isn't a formal job anymore because it became a subset to another role.
How do I get into being an ultrasound technician as a senior in high school? #Fall24
Should I begin volunteering in healthcare places or begin taking any prerequisites somewhere?
Should I get a Sonography or Radiology Degree?
Hello! Recently, I found out what I wanted my future career to be. Yet, I don’t really know if I should pursue a degree in Sonography or Radiology to become an Ultrasound Technician, specifically focusing on working in the OB/GYN unit?
What was your life before becoming an Obstetric Sonographer ? Did you jump right into it or did you have a career prior? Would you recommend me going into this straight out of high school?
I am a junior in high school taking an interest in baby sonograms. I am currently taking a medical assistant and other medical classes that will help me in the medical field.
What are the main struggles you go through as an Obstetric Sonographer, personal life and work life?
I'm still in high school and taking a medical assisting class but i'm interested in this and would like to know how my lifestyle could be if I pursue this.
Is being an Obstetric sonographer a good career to go in right away after high school?
I am a junior in high school interested in baby sonograms.
what do I have to do while i'm in high school to get a job as an ultrasound technician in the future? what steps do I have to take after high school to become an ultrasound technician? what do I have to study/learn to become an ultrasound technician?
I'm in 9th grade currently and i'm not sure what i should be doing.
Hello! My name is Vy and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the OBGYN field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment!?
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What is the salary or pay like? 12. What is the work environment like? 13. What tasks do you perform on a day to day basis as an OBGYN?