Lauren Miranda
What I love most about my job is that it is different everyday. I work at trinity hospital, and enjoy the versatility of it all. Yes I do a lot of the same exams, but it’s always a new challenge. Where I work, each person has a job to do everyday. It changes from day to day so that we aren’t always stuck doing the same things. I enjoy that some days I am on procedures, and other days I am on outpatients or STATS. It helps keep each day exciting and not boring. What I like most about the field is that we get to help people. We are usually one of the first ones there to help get answers for them and the doctors. Some scans are harder than others. Some of the hardest exams that I have done is scanning breasts and finding cancer, finding Mets in the liver, and scanning babies with no heartbeat. Although there are sad cases, it’s nice to know that we are being helpful in finding cures and solutions. If I could go back and change things, I would still choose this field. I feel blessed everyday that I can come to work and enjoy what I do and love the people that I work with. I would say the best kind of attitude to have when in this field is to just have the mindset to learn new things everyday. I graduated a year ago, and I love that I work with such talented and smart women. I come into work excited to learn everyday.
On site training
1. What do you most like about the sonography profession so far?
- once you grasp the what you see it becomes more rewarding
2. What is your typical day on campus like?
- first 3 classes are just lecture then moving forward its lecture and lab
3. What can you tell me about your school-life balance while in the core program?
4. What can I do to prepare for my sonography education?
- medical terminology
- Know the heart, Ivc chart
- Abbreviations
- Know your basic anatomy
5. What is something you wish you would have known before entering the core program?
6. What advice would you give to someone who is considering entering the DMS program?
- definitely studying medical terminology prior to the program and keep up with physics
7. What skills are most necessary while going through the program?
- Ability to study
- Multi- task
- Building routine
- Dedication
8. What challenges should I expect to face on a day-to-day basis?
- This program requires a lot of dedication to get through because of the long hours for the program and the required studying after
9. Is the program what you thought it would be when you started?
10. What is the most important thing someone entering the DMS program should know?
11. What sacrifices have you had to make to succeed in the program, and do you feel the sacrifices were worth it?
- this program requires some isolation due to the fast pace learning and the amount of studying
12. What are the major frustrations of this program?
13. What aspects of your background have been most helpful in the program?
14. How did you get to where you are and what are your long-range goals?
15. What courses so far proved to be the most valuable for you?
16. If you could change anything about your educational path, what would it be?
17. How demanding is the class schedule?
- between classes and studying this program can be demanding
18. What do you find most rewarding about studying sonography?
19. What specialties does this program prepare you for?
20. Are tutoring and/or mentoring programs available?