Get to Know Our Medical Imaging Programs, With Our Featured Student Spotlight Series
Are you interested in a healthcare career? Have you considered a career in the field of Medical Imaging? In addition to Ultrasound Technology, there are several other medical imaging careers, including MRI Technologist and Cardiovascular Sonographer. If you are interested in one of these great Medical Imaging careers, High Desert Medical College offers the training programs you need!
Get to know our Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) AAS Degree and Cardiac Sonography AAS Degree programs, with this edition of our Student Spotlight Series, featuring HDMC students Heather Claiborn and Sybrina Reyes. Read on to learn more about HDMC and our medical imaging programs, and why so many students just like you choose HDMC for their career training!
What Is a Medical Imaging Career?
Medical imaging professionals are essential to the healthcare field. Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants use various types of images to detect and evaluate a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including everything from dental cavities and broken bones to pregnancy and systemic diseases. Medical imaging is essential to help clinicians diagnose, treat, and manage patients’ health conditions.
Medical imaging professionals, such as MRI Technologists, Cardiac Sonographers, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, and Ultrasound Technicians, use high-tech equipment and techniques to create visual representations of structures in the human body for medical diagnosis and treatment. These images include X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, mammograms, MRIs, and ultrasound imaging.
What Does an MRI Technologist Do?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) utilizes strong magnetic fields to produce images of patients’ internal structures. MRI technologists calibrate,operate, and troubleshoot the MRI scanning equipment. MRI technologists are also responsible for preparing patients for the procedure, including explaining what to expect and performing safety screenings to ensure that the patient and area are free from metal devices or objects that could potentially injure the patient or damage the imaging equipment. They also position the patient to create the optimal images.
What Does a Cardiovascular Sonographer Do?
Cardiac Sonographers play a key role in today’s modern diagnosis and treatment team of Cardiac disorders. Cardiovascular sonographers/technologists perform imaging scans on patients with illnesses and disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. They may also administer echocardiograms (EKGs), which are ultrasound tests that assess the structure and function of the heart. Cardiovascular sonographers/technologists work closely with nurses and cardiologists when implanting stents, pacemakers, defibrillators, and fitting catheters in patients with artery blockages.
Why Choose HDMC for Your Medical Imaging Career Training?
Learn Why These Students Chose HDMC!
Sybrina Reyes, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Associate of Applied Science, HDMC Temecula
Sybrina is a student in the AAS MRI program, a program she says she chose because of the complexity and diversity. Sybrina says, “We get to scan the whole human anatomy, so every day is something new and fun!”
Sybrina chose HDMC for her career training because she was impressed by HDMC’s high completion and placement ratings. The flexible schedules were also a big plus, she says, but most importantly was the staff. Sybrina says, “Everyone has been so friendly and helpful from the start. Mr. Silva and Mrs. Mahaffey have a true passion for MRI which shows through their teaching and makes learning easy, fun, and enjoyable.”
Sybrina’s instructor Clarissa Mahaffey chose Sybrina for the Featured Student Spotlight because of her upbeat, positive attitude and impressive work ethic. Mahaffey says, “Sybrina is not only an incredible student but also an incredible mom! It is a pleasure to have her smiling face and eagerness for success in every single class! She balances super star parenting and studying so impressively and is knocking this MRI physics class out of the park!”
Heather Claiborn, Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science, HDMC Bakersfield
Heather is a student in HDMC’s AAS Cardiac Sonography program. Heather chose High Desert Medical College for her career training because of its reputation and location. She chose HDMC’s Cardiac Sonography program because it is a field in which she has a particular interest because of her family’s history of cardiac diseases. Heather says, “It inspired me to pursue a career in the medical field, specifically focusing on aiding patients with heart conditions.”
Heather’s instructor Esmeralda Solis chose her for the Featured Student Spotlight because of her outstanding commitment to her studies. Solis says, “ Heather has demonstrated a determination and dedication to this school and this program like every day was her first day of class. She shows up every Tuesday and Thursday with an eagerness to learn. With 99.5% attendance and 97% overall grade Heather is not only spotlight worthy, but an overall model student.”
Choose HDMC for Your Medical Imaging Career Training!
Whether you are interested in a career as an MRI Technologist or Cardiac Sonographer, HDMC has the Medical Imaging career training programs you need! Students like Sybrina and Heather choose HDMC’s Medical Imaging programs because HDMC provides the competitive skills needed for success in today’s job market. At HDMC, you will find a focused, comprehensive training program, a supportive community culture, and hands-on competitive skills training. Come to HDMC and gain the skills, knowledge, and practical experience you need to enter the Medical Imaging field with confidence. If you are ready to take the next step towards your Medical Imaging career, call High Desert Medical College at 888-633-4362 or click here to get started today!