June 22, 2019 American Institute of Medical Sciences
Interested in an allied health career but aren’t sure which way to turn? If you’re a gadget lover who’s looking to help people, why not consider a future as an MRI tech or medical sonographer (also referred to as an ultrasound technician)?
While there aren’t huge differences between MRI technologist and sonographer salaries and working environments, choosing between the two careers can be tricky – unless you know more about each role.
That’s why we’ve done the research to help you make such an important professional decision.
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Anyone joining the allied health sector knows how unhealthy stress can be (surgical techs, we’re looking at you!), and yet it’s often viewed as “a way of life.” It doesn’t have to be that way!
Before you enroll in an allied health school, take the time to consider how stressful working life might be when you get certified. There’s a whole world of careers to choose from, so it pays to consider your choice carefully – your friends, family, and health will thank you.
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June 19, 2019 American Institute of Medical Sciences
Ultrasound technologists are allied health professionals that physicians rely on to take internal images and videos of patients’ bodies.
Whether they use diagnostic imaging technology to monitor high-risk pregnancies, identify tumors, or determine neurological risks in patients, ultrasound techs (also known as diagnostic medical sonographers) are a hugely important member of the medical team.
This booming medical career is so fantastic that we compiled a list of 22 reasons why an ultrasound tech program might be a great fit for you!
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June 17, 2019 American Institute of Medical Sciences
The allied health sector is appealing for people looking to start a new career – and for good reason. Dynamic and growing by leaps and bounds, there are great opportunities for well-paying jobs throughout the healthcare field – and it doesn’t require years of medical school!
Whether you’re new to the field or looking for a new job path, one of the best allied health careers out there is in diagnostic sonography – here’s why!
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June 16, 2019 American Institute of Medical Sciences
Have you ever wanted the power to read people’s minds? Neurodiagnostic technologists ( known as NDTs or electroneurodiagnostic technologists [ENDs]) use sophisticated equipment and technology to study electrical activity and impulses in the brain.
The tests they conduct are critically important, helping doctors diagnose conditions like traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer’s, and sleep disorders.
Whether you’ve always wanted to become a neurodiagnostic technologist – or you simply want to understand the job better – we’ve put together a comprehensive list on why electroneurodiagnostic technology is such an awesome allied health career.
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June 11, 2019 American Institute of Medical Sciences
Whether you’re just entering the allied health world as a sterile processing tech (SPT) – or you’re considering attending a training course – there’s a lot to appreciate about this growing field.
Like any career, the greater your training and expertise, the better your chances of landing the job of your dreams. As a sterile processing technician, you’ve got ample opportunity to move up the ladder – or into other awesome allied health careers in the future.
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June 2, 2019 Bianca Banova
There are no two ways about it: technological developments in healthcare have saved countless patients and are continuously improving our quality of life. Not only that, but technology in the medical field has had a massive impact on nearly all processes and practices of healthcare professionals.
In this article, we look at the benefits and disadvantages of technology in healthcare and their relationship to both patients and professionals alike.
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Choosing a career shouldn’t be brain surgery (okay, sometimes it is brain surgery). An interest in this area, however, doesn’t require a decade of med school to become a surgeon.
The surgical tech career path is a booming area in allied healthcare careers – all without the years of studying, student debt, and responsibility of being a surgeon. What’s more, average surgical technologist salaries and job prospects are both on the rise, especially for entry-level positions.
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May 29, 2019 American Institute of Medical Sciences
When it comes to diagnostic medical sonography, there’s much more than meets the eye. A doctor might suspect what the patient is suffering from, but sonograms are often key in providing evidence and helping determine the final diagnosis.
As a DMS tech, you’ll use diagnostic imaging technology to give the most detailed images of what’s really going on inside of patients, whether that’s soft tissue structures (like the liver, bladder, or appendix) or even blood flow.
To show you how great this career is, we’ve put together this list of 21 reasons of why sonographers love their work.
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If you’re looking to be an active part of patient treatment, why not consider the unique and rewarding career of medical sonography? From tracking the progress of a pregnancy to checking for breast cancer, the possibilities are just about limitless.
For prospective medical sonographers (often referred to as ultrasound techs), there are a couple ways to break into this field. You can either study through ultrasound technician certification programs or professional diagnostic medical sonography degree programs. Whichever you choose, both are excellent paths to a lucrative career in the allied health industry.
So what’s the right way for you to become an ultrasound tech?
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical sonographer
