Diagnostic Medical Sonography News November 2019 | Page 6

Spotlight
Spotlight on our Graduates
Interview with Jodi
Life after Graduation
Jodi Ozahoski
Class 2019
Class of 2019 Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduate, Jodi Ozahoski, gave some insider
information on her recent job search after graduation. Jodi wasn’t picky as to where she
applied. She told us that she was open to anywhere that would give her a chance. She
searched online job boards and various companies for all open positions and applied
online through their web forms. After applying, she received several calls to arrange
phone interviews. These were more of a verification of information she submitted in her
application, and from there, she scheduled her face-to-face interviews. During her face-to-
face interviews, she was asked more in-depth questions about her credentials, desired pay
wage, and availability. Last but not least, she had to go in for a “working” interview. During
this interview, Jodi was asked to scan an Abdomen, Carotid and Thyroid Protocol on one of
the company’s employed techs. One of the interviewers immediately told the supervisor
that she felt they should hire Jodi. Following a short talk with the supervisor, Jodi was
offered the job on the spot. Another job where she had a working interview at called back
a few weeks later with a job offer. A third job she applied for, after emailing back and forth,
had her in for a face-to-face interview and also offered her a job on the spot. Jodie took
the first offer she was given but then also took the second and third. All these positions
were per diem, giving her the ability to work all three. Each first day was a combination
of nerves, excitement, and little bit of fear for her. Even now, after a month of working
at her first job offer, she still is working through some nervousness. Working in the field,
Jodi admits, has been much harder than she expected, between learning the computer
systems, how to read orders and diagnoses to ensure correct tests are being ordered, and
navigating PACS, it has felt a little overwhelming at times. BUT with that being said Jodi is
very happy and excited for her future working and growing with the field. Here, at Eastern
Florida, we are incredibly proud to see Jodi doing such great things and representing our
program so well. Congratulations Jodi!
Veterinarian
Dr. Mary D’Ambrosio
On November 6th, we had the opportunity to learn about veterinary sonography from Dr. Mary
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Dr. Mary D’Ambrosio
D’Ambrosio, who took the time off from her busy practice to come and talk with us. Dr.
D’Ambrosio is a veterinarian at the Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard. The
animal hospital is available 24 hours a day and provides services such as diagnostics and
treatment by board certified neurologist, emergency treatment, advanced imaging and
diagnostics, and canine rehabilitation. During her visit to EFSC, Dr. D’Ambrosio showed us
ultrasound cases of various conditions seen in dogs and cats. By viewing these images,
students were able to compare the anatomy of humans to that of cats and dogs. At the
sonography program here at EFSC, students are able to visit each term to the animal
hospital and get hands-on experience scanning cats and dogs. Occasionally, students are
also able to observe some of the surgeries done at the hospital. This has been a wonderful
experience given to us, being able to scan animal patients in hospital settings.