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Imaging Department managers January 17, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: In my role as a partner in Lake Imaging and my previous employment as a sonographer and manager in both public and private health settings, I have had extensive exposure to and experience in the training of sonographers. In recent years due to labour shortages and static (or reducing) CMBS funding in the medical imaging industry we have worked diligently to develop programs to ensure the continued training and education of sonographers. Through our association with ASMI we have been able to compliment our existing sonography workforce and sonography training programs with new candidates on a regular basis. The ASMI trainees came to us with strong theoretical knowledge, basic scanning technique and an enormous desire for further knowledge and experience. Our candidates have been enthusiastic and diligent students from their first day and are laborious in their quest to become recognised and skilful sonographers. They have achieved outstanding academic and clinical results in the time they have been with us. One facet of the ASMI program that has been a revelation to our organisation is the support received from the ASMI faculty and management. Their ongoing willingness to assist clinical partners such as Lake Imaging long after the initial placement of candidates should be applauded. Upon requests for information, additional support or training I have always been supplied with exceptional technical and HR support. Our ASMI candidates have developed many friendships with our existing staff, are well respected and accepted by reporting radiologists, referring physicians and patients and are considered wonderful additions to our imaging team. Our decision to accept ASMI candidates has undoubtedly provided benefits to Lake Imaging, the communities we operate in and the sonography profession in general. I would encourage all medical imaging providers to consider the addition of ASMI candidates to your sonography team. Greg HUGHES |
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