One look at industry headlines is all you need to realize artificial intelligence (AI) is improving at breakneck speed. And while we’re big proponents of tech-enabled solutions that increase access to ultrasound care, we’re also convinced that AI, in its current state, isn’t ready to go it alone just yet.   Even if you just invested in the fanciest, AI-enabled ultrasound technology on the market, here are some reasons you still need a sonographer to oversee it:    1. Accuracy Verification  AI, while powerful, is not infallible. We don’t mean to be dramatic, but an ina ..read more

What does a telesonographer® really think about TeleScan? We’re glad you asked! This month we spoke with several of the sonographers who work with TeleScan and asked them to rate its effectiveness in several areas. We also asked about how their telesonography® work experience compares to in-clinic scanning. Think of it like a product review, brought to you by true sonography experts—and we mean experts. Each one meets the following credentials:   Graduated a CAAHEP-accredited diagnostic medical sonography program  Holds active registries in OB/GYN and Fetal Echocardiography ..read more

It’s that time of year, and we at BB Imaging have been busy putting the final touches on our Christmas list. The best part? There’s some stuff for you on it.  All we want this holiday season is...    To meet our mission  As a team, we’re working to improve health outcomes by making high-quality ultrasound services accessible to everyone. This mission has defined us since Day One, and it tops our wish list because we remain totally committed to it. Right now, we’re pursuing this goal in two ways: onsite ultrasound services and telesonography®.   We started with ou ..read more

Telesonography provides ultrasound services via a telecommunications link. It applies the telemedicine approach to sonography, and it comes with a host of benefits.   BB Imaging is the proud owner of TeleScan®, our very own telesonography solution that connects healthcare providers with expert remote sonographers. We’ll refer to TeleScan and some of the results we’ve seen so far throughout the article. If you’d like to learn even more about it, you can visit our website.  Our mission with TeleScan is to bring prenatal ultrasound care to places where it isn't already available a ..read more

Happy Ultrasound Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to recognizing and appreciating ultrasound technology and the sonographers who wield it. In honor of the occasion, we’ve pulled together a timeline of the history of this increasingly vital imaging modality and explored the depths of innovation in this exciting field.  Feel free to share this timeline to spread awareness of the industry and showcase your place in its storied history.    1700s  Yes, ultrasound is more than 300 years old! In the late 1700s we discovered bats rely on their ears rather than their eyes f ..read more

This one is for sonographers. We want all of you to take care of yourselves and enjoy long, fulfilling careers. Pain and injury creep into this industry so quickly, and we know many of you have experienced or are currently struggling with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs).   So, in honor of the upcoming holiday, we're handing out three tricks and one lovely treat to help you scan pain-free!    Impact of Sonographer Injuries  Research shows sonographers can experience the onset of WRMSD symptoms as early as six months into their first job. A 2009 study on ..read more

If you’ve followed BB Imaging for even a short time, you already know we’re always hiring. Previously, we’ve given you tips on how to ace an interview, but today we’re putting ourselves in the hot seat. We’re going to answer some of the best interview questions we’ve heard from you.  1. Is BB Imaging a recruiting firm, or will I actually work for you?  BB Imaging is not a recruiting firm. We are a sonographer-owned ultrasound services company that partners with healthcare providers. You will work at our partner clinic locations but are employed directly by BB Imaging. We will handl ..read more

Last month, we published Six Self-Advocacy Steps for Sonographers, and step #3 was to seek feedback and act on it. That is easier said than done, so this month, we’re going to take a deep dive into how to ask for on-the-job feedback—and how to respond to it.    Tell me again, why should I bother asking for feedback?  We know, the word “feedback” can bring on performance review butterflies, but you can mitigate that fear response by remembering all the good things that can happen when you ask for feedback regularly:  Increase your chances for promotion: As we discussed in ..read more

Are you looking for all the sonography career advice you could ever want? You found it!   We’ve curated our best content and resources into one easy-to-use reference article. Just find the statement that best describes you, click the link, and discover helpful information specifically for your stage of the sonographer journey.    1. I’m Considering It  Sonography is an attractive career path for many reasons. It usually requires only two years at an accredited school, offers a comparatively high salary, and keeps you engaged through unique challenges and variety in yo ..read more

Last year, we published an article entitled Telemedicine, Rural Pregnancy, and Decreasing the Maternal Mortality Rate. That article cites data from five years ago, which said that for every 100,000 U.S. births, 17 women die from pregnancy complications. Since then, data from 2020 has been published, which shows the ratio has increased 40%, from 17 to 23.8, a rate three times higher than other high-income countries.  The national average is bad, but when we look closer, we see the maternal mortality risk is not equal across populations. In our previous article, we focused on the rural dem ..read more