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More Than Just One Test: Types of Echocardiograms

Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by Caitlin.

Part I of this article series featured a brief overview and history of echocardiography. This post provides a description of each of the four major types of cardiac sonography.
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

The first test is known as the standard echocardiogram. It uses the same type of instrument as that used in a fetal ultrasound, the [...]

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Echocardiography Atlas Review: Helping Echo Techs Gain Valuable Diagnostic Experience

Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Chas.

Echocardiography is a complex field that requires great knowledge and experience. A degree and a license may be enough to get a job, but experience is often the crucial deciding factor. This then brings up the age old question, how to land a job with no experience?
Echocardiography Atlas, a mobile application that allows you to [...]

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A Brief Overview of Echocardiography and its History

Posted on 13. Jul, 2010 by Caitlin.

Echocardiographer.net is a haven for those looking into the field of cardiac sonography – basically, the assessment of a heart via ultrasound.
But for those who’d like a deeper look into the definition of echocardiography and its history – look no further than this entry.
What is Echocardiography?
Thanks to the ever-developing world of science, an echocardiogram is [...]

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Echocardiography Job Market Continues to Surge

Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by melanie.

Despite our country’s current economic recession, some job markets appear to be thriving. Echocardiography, the assessment of the structure and function of the heart, is a healthcare field that continues to grow as the population ages and heart disease becomes more prevalent.
The Rise of Opportunities in Echocardiography
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, opportunities [...]

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Echocardiography Grows in Popularity Among Nation’s Colleges

Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by faadia.

Fall Registration to Accredited Schools Ends Soon!
In recent times there has been a great increase in the number of colleges and institutes of higher learning that offer echocardiography as a program of study.
Most of the programs only require a high school diploma or GED and offer not only class room instruction, but also practical training [...]

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New Echocardiographer Job Search!

Posted on 26. Jun, 2009 by admin.

Echocardiographer.net has partnered with simplyhired.com’s “Job-A-Matic” service to provide better job searches for you!
We have found this to be a better job search than others we have found and hope you agree!
Please feel free to leave us your feedback on the job search system we have integrated! We are eager to hear your thoughts.
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Study Echocardiography Online – The Fastest and Most Flexible Way to Get Cardiac Ultrasound Training in Today’s World.

Posted on 12. Jun, 2009 by faadia.

With the current economic situation, it is hard to be interested in studying echocardiography and attending school while having to work a full time job. According to the US Department of Labor, employment of diagnostic echo cardiographers is expected to increase by about 19 percent through 2016—faster than the average among occupations. As the [...]

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The Road to Echocardiography is Challenging

Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by Patrick.

In today’s job market finding a job is not easy, even if you are qualified. In the echocardiography field credentials are paramount. Having a license is good, having a degree is better, and having either of those plus experience trumps the table.

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New Echocardiography graduate: The Ongoing Problem of getting a Job with no Experience. How?

Posted on 25. Sep, 2008 by admin.

It seems that all employers want 2 to 3 years
experience. How to you get experience if no one will hire a new grad?
Any suggestions I can pass along? I understand, that whole ‘experience’ thing can be tricky sometimes.
Creativity is the name of the game when the standard tactics aren’t
working…

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Specializing in Pediatric Echocardigraphy: Getting Started

Posted on 03. Sep, 2008 by admin.

visitor wrote to us looking for programs to prepare in Pediatric Echocardiography. A great source for specific info on a career in pediatric echocardiography is SOPE, the Society of Pediatric Echocardiography

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