Day in the Life as a Registered Sonographer: My Job & Advice

[@angelmichelle]

Sooo inspired by this video! Can you do A “What I bring to work / What’s in my Work bag as a sonographer” there’s so many Nursing videos, I’m so interested to see!

[@veanne]

yesss!!

[@annayactayo2324]

Preety please :)

[@gracemaple646]

I loved how you brought a pregnant woman into this video, I literally got so excited when you started scanning her belly LOL. But, thank you for showing us all your journey because you have truly inspired me to go into the field of sonography, and I know others as well! :)

[@youseeyou2159]

I’m on my last module - vascular. After that I start my internship 👌🏽🙏🏼 I’m going to be a cardiovascular sonographer

[@kandis7755]

How was your experience. I should starting the same program in a month

[@brianna7289]

What program did you do?

[@kidziworld]

Can you please tell me what courses have you done after high school?

[@cerealis_5432]

Update?

[@rheannabailey6685]

Yesss I love this video ! I love how you brought us around rather than only explaining

[@FlowersandHoney]

Your journey as a sonography student and later transitioning into a register sonographer has truly inspired me. I’ve a sense of hope that I’ll enjoy this major as well, it’s going to be such a thrilling experience for me to finally work with my other entry sonographers co workers and see their progress in the beginning stage of learning how to fully perform their sonography duty etc. lol Congratulations 🎉 again dear upon this major accomplishment! God bless!!

[@gregg4218]

Wonderful update, glad to hear that you are working where you wanted to. I’m almost done with my first year in DMS school and I just passed my SPI yesterday. Can’t wait to be in your shoes . Congrats . For all the prospective students, this is a great field that is rewarding,pays well, and gives you many job options.

[@JuanitaPatrick]

I was just accepted into a sono program and start next month. I've been watching DMS youtube channels like it's the only thing on basic cable lol. Love your channel along with Jamie Lyn's and Erica's. And congrats on your job!

[@veanne]

Haha I start my prerequisites in a few months and I've been watching and subscribing to all sonographer channels hahah!! I just wanna make sure I know what I'm getting into :)

[@Ovath]

You have the best Sonography vlogs on KZbin. Keep it up, I love your vids!

[@KristyDMS]

Thank you! Will do! :)

[@yami.jx13]

I have an interview for the DMI program at SUNY Downstate in 2 weeks. Thank you for giving a glimpse into your life. I am so excited!!!!!!

[@allisona7076]

How did it go? I'm thinking about that school!

[@JamieLyn]

Great video girl! I also am a MFM sonographer and I have a KZbin channel too! I so wish I could take my camera into work but where I work we have a very strict media policy. Anyhow just wanted to say hey and congratulations!!

[@joywynn2694]

Z3

[@melonbar1042]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! I am currently a first year in college and when I saw this job I was like, I feel like I’d be interested in this. I want to work in the medical field but I am not quite a huge fan of needles... I was going to stick with being an RN until I found this job! I’m still researching which medical career jobs I’d desire the most but I’ll keep this in mind 😊😊

[@brooketesfaye]

I just started clinicals the beginning of this month. making some dumb mistakes like measuring a stomach lol but I am so excited to get to where you are!!! MFM is so interesting. the machine you work with is also really nice!

[@ashburnt1167]

I’m at 2 MFM clinical sites this semester and loving it so far!

[@imtashera]

I’ll be in school in NC but once I’m done, I’m going right back home to NYC can’t wait!!!

[@kessliempire2259]

Thank you so much ! For the update and the advice. I’m taking my last prerequisite during the summer and applying to the cardiac program in August of this year. I did start out wanting to do general but always have loved the heart. And I know now I want to do pediatric cardiac ultrasound. And register later into other things. Congratulations on your job!

[@allisona7076]

Can you talk about the jobs you've had before being a sonographer? Or jobs that could build your resume in being a sonographer would be great as well. Thanks for your content!!!!

[@Nessanat]

Yes! I’d love that too

[@nunabanuna]

Thanks for the update! It looks like the place you got a job at is a dream, I'm so happy for you ^_^

[@indiamclendon9343]

You’re such an inspiration. Encouraging me to keep going because sonography is hard but i love it so much

[@lifewithabigail7777]

You have taught me so much in just one video thank you ♡

[@thedoctors4447]

Thank you so much for all these videos, I start my sonography program this August and I’m super excited to begin my pathway to helping people every day! Your videos are educational and always reassure me that this is the path I truly wanna take in life so thank you for that!

[@thythyy7633]

Thank you Kristy for awesome advices. I currently in DMS program and I’m loving it. My hand feels like wanting to scan someone lol. My weakness is I still shy when I come to clinic site, I learn fast like I know what to do I know how to take the patients how to set up and everything. The only thing that I have trouble with is confidence. After watching your video I realized how important it is for my future job. Thank you for your video! Btw I’m volunteering for an open house at my school this Monday to welcome some new pre-select student and introduce this program to them. I’m beyond happy and excited!

[@kaitlyn2342]

I'm really shy so ik that part of it is going to be difficult to get through but it's all worth it !

[@kaitlyn2342]

I also am afraid I'm not going to be smart enough for the program

[@pjc997]

I love that you're back! I am currently 3 semesters away from graduation with my sonography program in kentucky! I'm super inspired by your videos and thrive on them. Thank you for all the great advice, tips and 1st view experience! I cant wait to be finished with school and get my foot in the door!

[@Asdfghj12345h]

I’m applying to the DMS program at mc this March and I’m so nervous :( Taking my teas test on Wednesday .. started breaking out on my face because of all the stress haha. I love that you went to my school cause I know exactly what to expect, I love it. Thanks so much💗

[@horsegirl07]

Yeah V are you very familiar with the medical field or anatomy? If that makes sense! I’ve been looking into DMS but I don’t have much knowledge and I wonder if it’s best to know some before getting into it or if it’s ok and you’ll learn as you go. If you have any advice on that yet! Lol

[@Asdfghj12345h]

horsegirl07 you definitely need to know your anatomy and physiology 1 and 2! I actually changed my mind about going into the DMS program because I just realized it’s not a job I’m gonna love waking up to everyday. So I can’t be too much help now, but good luck with it !!

[@LifeWFran]

It is true ultrasound tech involves math ☹️?

[@Asdfghj12345h]

@@LifeWFran I know on the TEAS test it has a math portion, but I like math so it wasn’t hard at all😂 I think it only goes up to algebra which I hadn’t studied since high school so I did have to go over and remember everything like how to turn a fraction into a decimal😂 but math section wasn’t too hard. English section fucked me up lol

[@ayeshaibad4754]

Hi, how do you work in the COVID situation. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@nellyjanna7199]

Also your videos have help me a lot on learning more on sonography and it had also made me feel so sure about my decision I really do like sonography and I see myself working hard for a job like this , it excites me for my future ,keep up the good work I love your videos

[@kahlystamorris8516]

Could you make a video on how many hours you work, vacations, night shifts, if this job has flexible hours ect? Please respond it would really help me out a lot!

[@nuamyromer0]

Thank you for the advice! Going to school for sonography this year!

[@Rachel-oc7jm]

thanks for this video! I live in Maryland and I want to apply for this program, but My English isn't so good and I'm very concerned. Good luck in your New career.

[@kavekamboua297]

Thank you dear for the update, I have been waiting patiently for it🤗

[@Ella-rw9oc]

Hello I’m a student currently in high school. And I’d like to know what you did for your undergraduate degree what majors you chose and your overall pathway to become a Sonographer thank you!

[@camillemaestas2641]

depending on where you live and what the school you're going to offers you could get your bachelors if you want, most programs just have pre reqs and the the 2 year associates degree

[@scarletelizabeth8151]

Love this! It's so cool that the Dr. wanted to be in your video! I just graduated and plan to do RVT.

[@mynameisjeff8266]

I watched this for more info on sonographers because that is what I want to do when I graduate! This was very helpful! Thank you

[@afrah5388]

Was it hard?

[@mynameisjeff8266]

@@afrah5388 was what hard?

[@HyperHijabi]

Love your advice! Exactly once you're registered, no one will hold your hand - it's all on you! Beautifully said!

[@KristyDMS]

Absolutely!

[@emmylee802]

I feel like I know this doctor. I feel like I came here for my anatomy scan at 9-12 weeks, in silver spring . Wow congratulations!!!!

[@Jasmine-pj4oz]

I was just thinking the exact same thing! I feel like she may have done one of my scans before!

[@ggluv23]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m currently in my second month of school and we have just started OB/GYN. :)

[@katelynmiller8384]

Can you do a “what all sonogrophers do in a day of work”

[@KristyDMS]

My last day in the life of a registered sonographer shows exactly what I do in my work day!

[@christinagurrola5335]

I love how you hustled him!! lol

[@renaribeiro1689]

I am graduating with my Masters in OT next May, but I am so interested in Sonography! Thinking of this

[@queenheart6134]

I’m working on my medical assistant right now before I start my sonogram technician program.

[@kaitlyn2342]

I would like to end up being a sonographer but I just have so many doubts. I'm in hs and I am taking anatomy now and I don't find it really interesting and I'm sort of bad at it.... I'm not too I interested in the healthy part of sonography but I like the environment that I'm going to be in and the technology and being able to put smiles of mothers faces. (Ik there won't always be smiles sadly).. But I really want sonography to be my end goal even though anatomy is really not my thing. Bc I know schooling is just a certain amount of time and once I get past all the learning I'll know it was worth it.

[@unbiasedunbothered9270]

I'm starting in school for sonography in January and I'm terrified lol.

[@afrah5388]

How’s it going ??

[@unbiasedunbothered9270]

@@afrah5388 so I just started but currently taking college algebra, medical terminology, and psychology. It's going well but college algebra has been kinda tough for me. I'm really good with the psychology class and picking up on med terminology really quick. So far so good 👍🏽.

[@Michele01]

can i ask why you chose this over nursing?

[@ghreiyzs-r]

Ms. Kristy I had my CAS UTZ yesterday, the sonographer told me to come back after 2-3 weeks to rescan the result of the heart of my 20week old baby. I just wondering and worried at the same time why everything is clear on the result except for the heart of my baby. The sonographer told me that he is unable to see the clear vision of my baby's heart condition...please give me some advice... Do I have to ask for a second opinion? Thank you.

[@sarahsmith5077]

Congratulations to you! This is a personal one that you may or may not answer. What range or how much do you make starting out at your new job? Just curious to know what starting pay would be?

[@KristyDMS]

i never answer pay questions bc it is completely different in every state. id recommend looking up the average pay in your area! sorry

[@meganchant4226]

Would you recommend a sonography diploma program or a degree program? What are the differences once you get out in the work force (e.g. difference in pay, ability, job description, etc). I've been accepted to a diploma and a degree and trying to make the best decision!

[@lourdeflores9815]

Thank you so much for ur videos!

[@SoloLVLing_VIP4BL]

Thanks so much for such a great vlogs. I’m going through some changes at my current job and truly want to learn more about this career path. However I’m dreading cause I’m turning 40 and having to go back to school for another 2yrs or so make me very anxious and scared. I don’t even know where to start as an older adult going back to school for a 2nd career changes. Should I even start?

[@curlybabyari]

start it righhhhttttttt nowwww gurlll . it’s only two years !!!

[@ashburnt1167]

Missed your videos so much girl! 😍👏🏻

[@tiffanyl4669]

You should do a video on clinicians. I am super nervous about that I’m going for Cardio I start in September!

[@mariabarcenas3454]

How long have you worked at the Maternal Fetal Medicine Office?

[@sharon1084]

Congratulations on your job! 🎉🍾❤️😊

[@tmcclain7103]

I wanted to do this but it's not offered at my cc. They have it at other schools 2 and 3 hours away. 😫

[@elbiacruz6052]

Hi I hope you can reply. I want to become and ultrasound tech. I found a school but it’s not accredited by CAAHEP. I email the director of the school and said that graduates are able to become registered through ARRT and than through ARDMS. but I really don’t understand I hope you can help me.

[@kaitlyn2342]

When you entered college, did you know for sure that you wanted to do sonography ? For me, I'm a little unsure but I like the environment and i like how you get to use technology. And ik not everything is going to be good news but most of the times you get to see parents smile seeing their babies and it would be a great feeling. Should I still try and go Into this path even though I'm a bit unsure?

[@jaslautrup4742]

Okay so I plan on going to a sonography program as well. Your video really helps see what a sonographer does on a daily basis. I just wanted to ask you, how often do you see bodily fluids? I do have a fear of blood and needles.

[@veanne]

I plan on too! I also have a fear of blood and needles which is why I originally never planned on going for the medical field. However I think that sonographers don't have to deal with needles because nurses will do that. I think we may see blood and bodily fluids at times tho. IM SO NERVOUS

[@mack7586-m8h]

Me too! I was going for nursing but it turns out that I faint at blood draws! Huge drawback for me because I was so determined for it. :( Now I am looking into sonography because I like the hands on aspect and I am very much so a people-person. I'm glad I'm not alone here.

[@jaslautrup4742]

Glad to see I am not alone either! Good luck to you guys! We got this!!! 😊

[@mack7586-m8h]

@@jaslautrup4742 Good luck to you guys as well! Keep your head up!

[@veanne]

@@mack7586-m8h Yes! :)

[@Robert-wj3mj]

In a scrotum exam, do you let the patient cover up or does the patient have to wait uncomfortably till you cover him up? If I have to let you cover me up, that’s a dealbreaker test over.

[@miafeliz9456]

I’m in high school right now and I’m a senior. I doubt myself. I don’t take anatomy. Will I still be able to get into sonography? Also is it difficult? Or do you catch on. Also how was college was it hard

[@Noone-rt1mv]

I have a question. As a high school senior I wanted to find a career in the medical field but I don’t want it to be difficult and not a lot of stress. Plus a sonogrpaher only needs an associates degree. But I don’t know what programs or what to do first to become one or what classes ? I need help. Please and thank you

[@kaitlyn2342]

Yeah same I'm hopefully going to be going for sonography too.. there's only one college that has a sonography program near me and I have to take a two year medical degree before I even am able to apply for the sonography program so I might take radiologic technology first... I'm super scared though cause tbh I'm not the smartest and I don't like learning about anatomy (taking in now in hs) but I truly want to become a sonographer cause I like the environment, the technology part of it, being able to help people etc... and I've heard it isn't that stressful of a job.

[@kaitlyn2342]

Since I decided this whole plan so late I'm just going to a community college first for a year to get some genereal classes done then switching over to the college that I'm (hopefully) going to be doing radiologic technology then sonography.... so 5 years for me 😖

[@kaitlyn2342]

Btw I hope everything works out for u!

[@kaitlyn2342]

@@veanne yeah I do!! It's kaitlyn._.derp. Honestly that would be great if we could go through this journey together ! So I'm glad u asked 😁

[@veanne]

Kaitlyn 234 haha awesome! thank you :)

[@estherzee1306]

Is it really hard to get a job? I once had a medical sonographer tell me competition is tough

[@keairafavors1089]

How would you register as a ob gyn sonography after college?

[@luly6465]

Im strongly thinking of starting this program , but I am so scared and don’t know what to do .. any advise ?

[@nataliab1251]

Wait so you work Monday to Thursdays - 10 hour shifts .. off on Friday through Sunday ??????

[@angelpadilla6483]

I loved this and you really inspired me!

[@isaiasruiz7158]

I noticed you said the sonography world is small. Did you mean that metaphorically or literally as in this career is not in demand and hard to find a career opportunity?

[@KristyDMS]

I meant everyone knows everyone ! It is definitely a high demand job and always needed !

[@HollyMarieL]

Can you do this if you got to school for general sonographer ? How many years of schooling. Do you get paid well ?

[@radtechstudybuddy]

Very helpful + love your channel!!

[@atiqafzal]

I completed my MBBS & 1 year internship from Bangladesh. Now I want to build my career in the field of Ultrasonography as a Sonographer in UK. What would be my next 'to-do'?

[@Claire-oq7ut]

Help!!!So I live kinda close to your program even though I live in Delaware. I’ve currently just started a bachelors in health science I’m in my second semester and am interested in medical sonography. I’ve looked into Howard and Montgomery and I would most likely commute. Would you recommend me to finish my bachelor’s at my current college and then go on to apply to either of those programs, or should I not finish my degree at this school at all (which doesn’t offer DMS) and apply to DMS at Montgomery or Howard? Because I would essentially have two degrees and I would have to do two extra years to do the DMS program after I graduate and I don’t think I need two degrees to get a high salary in DMS. I’m new to researching this but very excited so please help a girl out so I don’t keep wasting money!!!!!

[@relaxingvibes1111]

Weird question but when would a sonographer use a probe to do a transvaginal ultrasound, or does the doctor do that?

[@KristyDMS]

transvaginal ultrasounds can be used for many things. when a pelvic ultrasound is order for like abnormal bleeding, for ob/gyn its for checking the cervix. many reasons. we are the ones who do it

[@riyadhcarehospital4923]

Hi I'm ARDMS OB/Gyn Could you tell more about feto-maternal medicine center, where it is located? Are there feto-maternal centers in Canada? How about opening your own center if have sufficient funds or get a bank loan?

[@ashleyabel7070]

Its a doctors office for high risk babies. The doctor will deliver the child if necessary and just monitors their care like an obgyn. For example, I had an ultrasound at one because my pregnancies were less than a year apart. So it was more high risk, but i got to continue regular care with my obgyn.

[@cindyfern]

Please tell what program did you get into and what specialty?

[@gabbitorres659]

Hi! I love you’re videos!! So I found a sonography program and it’s an 18 month program! But the admission director told me that I would only get SPI certified & then I’ll have to work 1 year to get my certification. Will that be a problem? Should I consider this school? It’s accredited by (ABHES)

[@thispage420]

Is there alot of math to become a sonographer?

[@fruitmoney]

Great advice for any health care professional!

[@alydaragay4943]

Omg just came across your video and u are so cute! Thanks for the tips :) Hope you are having a great day

[@zeexoxo4583]

Wow! That looked so cool! 😊

[@aaa-ud5gk]

Hello. thanks for the video. it's hard to find the video like this like how it would be like actually working as a sonographer. I have a one question to ask if you don't mind! Do you think you could work as a sonographer with a back pain(ex. disc problems)? I am a office worker and thinking of changing my career toward medical field and sonographer came into my mind. But the fact that I have a constant back pain is one of the biggest fear now even over studying for 2 years and stuff.

[@vanessa.gatica]

How long does it take to become a medical sonographer? Like how many years total and how much money an hour? Sorry im looking into a career

[@amyykilgenn8192]

vanessa 2 years straight through meaning no summers off

[@VinqueeseD]

If I wanted to work with babies what kind of sonography do I need to take?

[@KristyDMS]

OB/GYN

[@natoh8183]

I was considering going the DMS route but had read that sonography had more applicants than jobs once they graduate. Is that true? How hard is it to find a job in the DMV area?

[@khaliyakhan2625]

Hey which one would you recommend cardiovascular Sonography or diagnostic medical Sonography

[@KristyDMS]

depends on what you like. cardio is strictly scanning hearts. while DMS is scanning everythingggg except the heart

[@valeriamarin1280]

How many years of collage and what classes did u have to take ?

[@CallMeEddie420]

Is there a specific ultrasound tech specialty for athletes or is that just a regular diagnostic tech?

[@rodneyfer3918]

Hi how many hours per day do you recommend to study at home while you are in the carrier?

[@beauty4717]

How many courses did you have to take on your 1st semester?

[@raii6386]

how long I would take this course?

[@tiffanybouleybt]

How many years of schooling did you do? I'm contemplating between 2 or 4 and I live in Massachusetts.

[@KristyDMS]

2 year ultrasound program!

[@nellyjanna7199]

Hi I’m 18 about to graduate high school ,applying for colleges ,what would u recommend and is it any different...college,university,or trade school ?

[@EmpireProd]

Yep college lots of classes that aren’t related, university you have to pass act test I think, trade school is your quick best bet, however the better certification with more experience the better pay

[@khaliyakhan2625]

My school is accredited by ABHES do you think it’s a good accredited

[@KristyDMS]

ive never heard of that! it needs to follow the ARDMS

[@kaitlyn2342]

I'm thinking about getting into this career path but I guess I need a two year associates medical degree with a lot of clinical hours before I even apply to the two year sonography program... they recommened radiologic technology but I just can not deal with seeing broken bones.. so I was thinking about ota the first two years.. they said that's fine but it just stinks that ota basically isn't related to sonography at all.. Does my whole plan sound kinda stupid ? Also, I have like an 87 high school average... so, I'm not too smart so would this program be extremely difficult for me?

[@urmum7461]

Naw is say getting into the program would be the hardest thing becuase once ur in its like on the job training no more school like stuff I would imagine I dunno that's my guess try looking into being s dental hygienist seeks easy enough as well honestly easier

[@kaitlyn2342]

@@urmum7461 dental hygiene would be easier than ota?

[@fayeinwonderland]

Hi Kristy, I’m thinking to going back to school an study Sonography. I know there are prerequisites for this program, how long does it take to complete them before applying to the actual course? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ashleyabel7070]

My program at a state school requires basically an associates degree of prereqs before you can apply so its taking me 2 and 1/2 years to apply and it will be another 2 years in the program.

[@veanne]

For my school and program, you can do your prerequisites in 1.5 years but people take 2 years. You don't need to get an associates degree of prereqs. Just take your prereqs (see what your program requires) then they'll add the grades you get in that and see how many points you get. Then if you qualify, you get in :) If anyone of you guys have instagram, please let me know! I'm trying to follow people related to sonography lol...

[@johnsteve975]

Hey,I'm a student currently in Highschool and I was wondering do you need chemistry as a requirement to become a medical sonographer?See because I majored in everything else except chemistry |please respond|

[@averyrost5961]

I am currently in school for sonography and I was required to take chemistry but only chem 1! However, another program I was considering at a different school I did not see it as a requirement- not sure if that is right but I think it might depend on which program you want to get into

[@katecampbell4878]

Where did you go to school?

[@SkyBombNoodles]

This might sound like a silly question, but is Sonography dangerous? As in, because of the radiation exposure? This fear is what's causing me to hesitate in becoming a Sonographer (vascular), hah

[@swedishshortsnout5610]

No, it's not a silly question! In advance, sorry for the long reply. I don't know where you heard this information, but sonography does not use radiation. Therefore, there is absolutely no radiation exposure to you or the patient. Other imaging fields, such as X-ray, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, etc. use ionizing beams or radioactive substances that pose the long-term risk of radiation exposure to the patient/employee. FYI, like sonography, MRI is one of the other imaging specialties that does not use radiation to create images. With sonography, we transmit sound beams into the patient from the transducer. It is NOT considered dangerous to them or to us as employees. Don't be fooled by the talk of patient risks like "thermal/mechanical bio-effects" and "cavitations/microbubbles". These do not occur at significant enough levels to harm in diagnostic ultrasound. It never happens. Patient exposure SHOULD be kept to a minimum, but the effects would only become harmful if you cranked up the gain settings and held the probe at skin level for a ridiculously long time. After all this, there is controversy over these effects being harmful to the patient in the first place. I'm currently finishing my Echocardiography program and will soon be going into a Vascular ultrasound program. Someone with an OB ultrasound background might be able to better explain to you the fetal risks. In any case, this would only be with prolonged exposure over a long period of time. The same principles apply to all ultrasound modalities.

[@aubreydeguz5728]

what was your major in university? bachelor or associates degree?

[@KristyDMS]

diagnostic medical sonography is the major! however that is not offered everywhere! so thats why my advice is to always find an accreddited program by CAAHEP!

[@aydreeanrose]

Where did you work while you were in school? Or Did you work while you were in school?

[@marleniperez3856]

Is there a certain name for the people who just take ultrasounds for babies or do ultrasound technicians do that along with non pregnant patients.

[@KristyDMS]

the name is sonographer! (registered diagnostic medical sonographer) you can specialize in different things. people who do babies is for OB/GYN or MFM. and regular non pregnant would be more in the general radiology department

[@karlatirado251]

When you were in school, were there students of different ages in your program? Thank you.

[@KristyDMS]

yes! i was actually the youngest. alot of my classmates were older!

[@karlatirado251]

@@KristyDMS thanks so much. Have a great week! 🌺

[@juangracia3484]

I am in school for RN but this video changed my mind! i am a male, is it harder to find a job being a man?

[@KristyDMS]

i dont think so. i feel like there arent many guy sonographers and you should definitly go for it!

[@johnnyguy1844]

@@KristyDMS thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question (:

[@selenyuksek3573]

How many years did you go to school for?