I Need a New Job

Hi Mr. Merton-

I am about to graduate from the DMS program at Loma Linda University. I have several important (and scary) job interviews coming up at perinatology clinics. I was hoping you might be able to give me some insight as to what questions I can expect to answer for them. I'm not sure if it's common for potential employers to ask general 'tell me about yourself' questions, or can I expect to get scanning questions? Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you so much for your time, and blog.

Sara

Yes, the term "registry eligible" is commonly used but has little meaning to many knowledgeble employers (who have had too many bad expeiences with those who claim to be "reg. eligible) and no meaning to the ARDMS (and that is what counts).

Unfortunately you have your work cut out for you by having attended an unaccredited program that apparently does not support their former students in terms of job preparation nor placement. Some schools have had legal actions taken against them by former students in similar circumstances.

One issue I stress to all those interested in getting formal training in DMS is to inquire about their eligibility to take the ARDMS tests post-graduatation and the success of former students in getting jobs.   Get their replies in writing! Ask for references and check them to be sure they are ligit. There is too much to lose to take the school's word for it!

Reputable schools will be happy to provide this info - less reputable programs may claim that they prepare their students but will give you a song & dance when you press them for references.

Sorry I cannot offer you more encouraging suggestions for your specific situation.

good luck in our search.  

Do you have any suggestions for new graduates from unaccredited programs? My school has sent me job postings and 99% of them want a grad from an accredited program, ARDMS registry or at least one year of experience.....many people are graduating with poor training from these schools and clinical sites. Most of the job postings on the internet do say must be ARDMS registered or registry-eligible so the term is used a lot in job postings. I guess that is their way of confirming graduation from an accredited program. Also I've tried to volunteer at a couple places and they say it's not allowed.