Personal Narrative: A Career As A Radiologist

The uncomfortable part about this rotation was mostly working with the elderly adult population. I felt cheated, again. The first time I earned a degree I expressed interest in working with mothers and babies and I did not have the opportunity to do so. That same thing happened again in this program. I found myself counting down the days until clinical was over. I do not feel that activities of daily living, although important, should be the primary focus of

The career we have in mind as teenagers growing up may not be the same as we adult in life. I grew up playing doctor and nurses with my friends but one particular phase in my life changed that completely. The cool thing about this is, that I've always knew I wanted to wear scrubs for my future career job. Fortunately for me, this type of career was one that matched closely to my interests and personality type. From that phase in my life, I knew this was the perfect career for me.

I have chosen to study Radiography as I am very passionate about Science. Although this was never my strongest subject I always enjoyed studying the 3 science subjects and I soon developed an interest in radiography. I always worked hard to understand the fundamentals of science. I have developed an interest as I have seen people with many illnesses which had led me to want to pursue a career in radiography. My passion for patient care has strongly come from seeing people suffering from different health problems. Although it is a challenging profession I am willing to put in 100% to ensure I succeed in gaining a career. This career is a very rewarding career and I believe with my communication skills I will be able to provide support for patients and families. My interest in technology and disease has led me to an interest in this career.

I have learned a lot when it comes to patient care, radiation protection, safety precautions of radiation, anatomy of the body, how to position patients for certain exams and soon to be much more. I am glad I chose this profession to go into because without radiologic technologists we would not be where we are today with diagnosing tumors, cancer, diseases, surgery and low infection rates in surgery as well and much more. Radiologic Technologists are very important no matter what people may think. Many think it is as simple as pushing a button but there is way more to this job than that, that nobody knows about or understands. We are just as important as a nurse, doctor, surgeon, and anyone else in the healthcare profession. I am glad I get to be the one behind the scenes helping people figure out what is going on inside of their body. I cannot wait to graduate in 2017 and become a registered radiologic

Diagnostic medical sonographers prepare the imaging machine for the patients and the procedure when necessary. Once they have the images they review the results with the doctor and then help the patient understand the results and go over the procedure if needed. Obstetric and gynecologic sonographers take images of pregnant women and track how the baby grows. Pediatric sonographers work with infants and small children to gain images to help understand a birth defect they may have. They work closely with the pediatricians and the caregivers. Most people believe sonography is just an ultrasound for a baby but it can be for so much more like imaging blood vessels, the heart, and skeletal diseases.

Radiology Technologist have been around for almost a century. “Radiology Technologist works in various places taking diagnostic imaging examinations for patients, which are x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography.” (eHow) This job is one of the few in the world that can give the risk of cancer to the rad-techs. And is stilled one of the most needed in the medical field. Radiology Technologist needs to understand computers and what the x-rays show, and how to set up a patient for and x-ray to be taken. Radiology Technologist are one of the highest paid in the medical field. This is because the job has more risk than any other job in the medical field. The radiology technologists have used x-rays for what has almost been in use

For my senior project I have decided to write about what I plan to do with my life after high school. In my life I want to help people and save lives. And what better way to do that than to enter the medical field. I also want to help bring new lives into the world and help people prepare for that. But I would also like to do something that I could do in my spare time when I´m not working and helping people.

Ten years from now I see myself trying to buy a house. First the things I would do would be going to college and finding a job. I think it would be a little difficult but not as bad. Finding a job would be one of the most Important ones because you are always going to need money. Some of the decisions I would make would be living in town for a while till I for sure know where I'm going and what my job is going to be like. I would have to start saving once I get job for the important stuff and not going into debt. Going to debt right now would be a little bad, especially if you don't have a good job and aren't getting paid well. Also ten years from now I would be doing everything by myself. I am not going to be

At this point I know that I am confident, I can critically think and independently plan, organize and provide quality care to my patient. I have made a tremendous improvement on medication knowledge, application and administration and these competencies will be demonstrated in my clinical rotation at Holy redeemer. I have also put studying materials and practices that will help me recall and comprehend what I had learn so far to help me finish strong in this course that I have journeyed so

An audiologist is someone who studies hearing(ears). In 2015, Audiologists were voted the second best occupation to have. Our guest speaker was Dr. Karen Mills. She shared a lot of information with us. If you want to be an Audiologists you must go to college and get your Bachelors (4 years), Doctrine (3 years), and more years for your intern. Being an Audiologist deals with anatomy, math, science, and physics. There are different places you can work. You can work at a doctor, hospital, school, military, noise environments, etc. Dr. Mills posses her own place called Hemphill Hearing Center. She shared with us that she used to be a truck driver. She would drive around Texas checking people’s ears and hearing at locations where the noise was excessively loud. There are three types of bones in your ear. The Malleus, Incus, and Stapes. They are also called the Hammer, Anvil, and Stirrup. These are the strongest bones in your body, but they can be broken. Also, there are three ways for loss of hearing. It could be because of builded up ear wax, too much fluid, or nerve damage. Once the nerve is damaged you can not get it back. Sensorineural (nerve damage) is more common in older people or people that are often

“It's not the operation itself that is the concern it's the anesthesia. That’s a bigger risk than the operation.” (Gupta)My career would be in nursing specifically an anesthesiologist. Basically they give anesthetics to patients undergoing a procedure. Also they have to keep a close eye on the patient during the procedure to watch out for signs of distress or a bad reaction. I am a very caring person and get very concerned with the well being of others. So naturally I want to go into nursing to help others when they are at their worst. I found it is difficult to find a career and a school that will meet my needs but will keep me entertained. If you don’t enjoy something you won’t want to be there or do that career for the rest of your life.

My interest in sonography began about a year and a half ago when I became an egg donor. I have always wanted to help couples struggling with infertility, and egg donation was one contribution I could make. At my first ultrasound appointment, I had a chance to talk to my sonographer about her experience working at a fertility center She shared about the parents' journey from finding a donor, to IVF process, and delivery She also shared the anguish parents go through after failed attempts or miscarriages. However, like everything else, the good moments outweigh the bad sometimes. I saw the pictures of babies they helped bring into this world, and I realized I could be a part of that process. As soon as I left my appointment, I began my research

If you are the main provider for 2 kids and a disabled brother, you have a lot on your shoulders. I decided that I had to do something about my minimal wage job and take my career to another level. I enjoyed my waitress job at a local restaurant, but I needed much more career training. I was very hype on starting a medical career. For example, Nurse Midwife colleges in Minnesota were some of the first places that I contacted for more information on starting a medical career. I wanted to receive training in the shortest possible time. Therefore, I considered a few other choices.

When I was younger, my doctor directed me to have surgery to remove a cyst on my arm. Hearing the word surgery, I instantly became anxious. However, I remember my nurse who always reassured me through every step of the way, and before I knew it, I awoke in the PACU lying in bed. My nurse constantly checked on the tubes leading into my arm, writing down any necessary statistics. That is what intrigued me the most at the time: she knew what all those numbers, lines, and symbols meant. Looking around, I did not understand how she knew or why there were so many foreign objects around me. Ever since my surgery, the thought about pursuing a medical career resonated in my thoughts. My thoughts formed my desire to interact and learn about the medical

Being on the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging has taught me a lot and has prepared me for a career in radiography. A major component of the course is the Radiographic Practice and Image interpretation module, which I feel has personally been the most important module in preparing me for the practical aspect of the job. Part of the module involves spending a lot of time out on clinical placement. For me this has been the most enjoyable part of the placement. In the first year you go out on placement in the second semester. It was during this placement block that I realised that I had chosen the right career. The tutorials and lab sessions prepared me a lot for all my clinical block. I feel that the lecturers spent a lot of time