Ultrasound Research Paper
Phillip Georguson
Dr. Hutcheon
English 1A
8 October 2014
An Ultrasound Decision “According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of diagnostic medical sonographers should grow faster than average for all occupations through 2016” (The Top 100: The Fastest-Growing Careers for the 21st Century 130). The field of ultrasound imaging is growing rapidly, and, consequently, the demand for certified professionals. My genuine pursuit of a career as an ultrasound technologist only began recently, which is why I returned to Delta College. I wanted a career that suited my skill set, while also challenging me, and allowing me to be of service to other people. I enjoy studying the different fields of science, and the medical field has always intrigued me. After a little research, I chose to become an ultrasound technologist. The research for this paper has only affirm my decision and presented me with a better perspective of my future career. The main sources I used to do my research are: Delta College Career Center, Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences Pamphlet, Diane Feneck’s transfer presentation, and my interview with Tiffany Kamerer, an ultrasound technician at Lodi Memorial Hospital.
The Delta College Career Center is an excellent source for students to research and collect information on their aspiring careers. During my visit, I learned that ultrasound technologists go by many names, including: “diagnostic medical sonographer, cardiovascular technologists and technicians, echo ultrasound technologist” (EUREKA 1). Some correspond with a specialty, and the others are just another way to refer to ultrasound technologists. According to Eureka, the only computerized California based career information system, “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use high frequency sound waves to get a two-dimensional picture recording of the human body” (1). Diagnostic medical sonographers must be able to operate ultrasound equipment as well as assist the physician in
Dr. Hutcheon
English 1A
8 October 2014
An Ultrasound Decision “According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of diagnostic medical sonographers should grow faster than average for all occupations through 2016” (The Top 100: The Fastest-Growing Careers for the 21st Century 130). The field of ultrasound imaging is growing rapidly, and, consequently, the demand for certified professionals. My genuine pursuit of a career as an ultrasound technologist only began recently, which is why I returned to Delta College. I wanted a career that suited my skill set, while also challenging me, and allowing me to be of service to other people. I enjoy studying the different fields of science, and the medical field has always intrigued me. After a little research, I chose to become an ultrasound technologist. The research for this paper has only affirm my decision and presented me with a better perspective of my future career. The main sources I used to do my research are: Delta College Career Center, Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences Pamphlet, Diane Feneck’s transfer presentation, and my interview with Tiffany Kamerer, an ultrasound technician at Lodi Memorial Hospital.
The Delta College Career Center is an excellent source for students to research and collect information on their aspiring careers. During my visit, I learned that ultrasound technologists go by many names, including: “diagnostic medical sonographer, cardiovascular technologists and technicians, echo ultrasound technologist” (EUREKA 1). Some correspond with a specialty, and the others are just another way to refer to ultrasound technologists. According to Eureka, the only computerized California based career information system, “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use high frequency sound waves to get a two-dimensional picture recording of the human body” (1). Diagnostic medical sonographers must be able to operate ultrasound equipment as well as assist the physician in