The Seasoned Sonographer

In this episode:

• Transitioning from SIU ultrasound student to SIH sonographer
• The realities of a first ultrasound job
• Challenges facing new graduates
• Working in a busy hospital ultrasound department
• ARDMS registry preparation and study resources
• Favorite and least favorite ultrasound exams
• Continuing education and CME
• Mentorship and leadership
• Sono Techniques Academy as a clinical and educational resource
• New-hire onboarding
• Employee competency and education tracking
• Advice for future sonographers

Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH)
SIU Carbondale Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Sono Techniques Academy®

Sona
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Roshal Health
Sono Techniques Academy®

© 2026 The Seasoned Sonographer Podcast. All rights reserved.

Hosted by Lynn Flamm, BS, RDMS.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

© 2026 Sono Techniques Academy, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

The Seasoned Sonographer Podcast is hosted by Lynn Flamm, BS, RDMS.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

The first trimester ultrasound is often the first opportunity to visually confirm a pregnancy and assess its development. According to ACOG and AIUM, the goals of a first trimester ultrasound include:

✅ Confirming an intrauterine pregnancy

✅ Confirming viability

✅ Establishing accurate gestational age

✅ Identifying multiple gestations

✅ Evaluating maternal pelvic anatomy

✅ Detecting early complications

✅ Providing reassurance to expectant parents

The first trimester examination frequently influences management decisions throughout the remainder of the pregnancy.

© 2026 Sono Techniques Academy, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The Seasoned Sonographer Podcast™ is a production of Sono Techniques Academy, LLC.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

• Krystalea's ultrasound career journey

• How she became interested in maternal-fetal medicine and fetal echocardiography

• Her experience in a pilot Advanced Practice Sonographer program

• Education and training requirements for APS roles

• Potential responsibilities of an Advanced Practice Sonographer

• Physician collaboration and team-based care

• Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

• Research, education, and leadership opportunities

• Rural healthcare access and OB deserts

• Telemedicine and remote physician collaboration

• Future career pathways for sonographers

• The future of the ultrasound profession

© 2026 The Seasoned Sonographer Podcast. All rights reserved.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

© 2026 The Seasoned Sonographer Podcast – Lynn Flamm, BS, RDMS

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

In this episode, Lynn Flamm, RDMS, interviews Rachel Wernsman, CNM about how ultrasound findings influence delivery timing and planning.

Topics include fetal growth restriction, Doppler studies, amniotic fluid abnormalities, placental conditions, aneuploidy concerns, and Maternal Fetal Medicine referrals.

The episode also discusses how co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, IVF, and multiple gestation impact ultrasound surveillance and clinical decision making.

Special emphasis is placed on the role of the sonographer and the importance of patient counseling when delivery plans change.

© 2026 Sono Techniques Academy, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Seasoned Sonographer Podcast and all associated materials are the intellectual property of Sono Techniques Academy, LLC.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace clinical judgment.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

In this episode we discuss:

Referenced guidance:

© 2026 Lynn Flamm, RDMS

For educational purposes only. Clinical management should follow current ACOG guidance and physician direction.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

Pain during gynecologic procedures has long been minimized — but it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode of The Seasoned Sonographer, Lynn Flamm, RDMS, talks with OB/Gyn physician Dr. Kenzie Glassburn about modern approaches to pain management during in-office gynecologic procedures. Together, they explore how ultrasound guidance, cervical blocks, local anesthesia, and trauma-informed care can dramatically improve the patient experience.

We discuss:

Common gynecologic procedures performed under ultrasound

Which procedures benefit most from pain management

Why women’s pain has historically been dismissed

How ultrasound plays a key role in safer, more comfortable care

What needs to change — culturally and clinically

Because being a woman should never mean “just tolerate it.”

Copyright © 2026 Sono Techniques Academy, LLC. All rights reserved.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

• What OB/Gyn ultrasound looked like when Dr. Bishop began practicing
• The early workflow: documentation then vs now
• How clinical decisions were made before today’s detailed imaging
• How the physician–sonographer relationship evolved
• The moment ultrasound became protocol-based
• How AIUM standards increased specificity and consistency:
  • required documentation elements
  • standardized biometric measurements
  • placenta, fluid, cervix expectations
  • anatomy requirements becoming more detailed and structured
  • heart expectations expanding beyond 4-chamber
• Doppler use then vs now
• Leadership perspective: quality standards as a Medical Director
• Real-life lessons from 30+ years in women’s healthcare
• Where he is today, practicing in a modern group practice

© 2026 Sono Techniques Academy / The Seasoned Sonographer Podcast. All rights reserved.
 

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.

This episode covers:

When and why a fetal echocardiogram is indicated

What makes a fetal echo different from the standard anatomy scan heart views

The additional ultrasound views included in a comprehensive fetal echo

The role of Doppler and M-mode for assessing cardiac function and rhythm

Common technical challenges and optimization tips

How to counsel families when cardiac abnormalities are detected

Collaboration between sonographers, MFMs, and pediatric cardiologists

🎧 A must-listen episode for anyone passionate about prenatal imaging, fetal heart anatomy, and compassionate patient care.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or even topics you’d like me to cover—connect with me @SonoTechniquesAcademy on Facebook facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574057043515 and Instagram instagram.com/sonotechniquesacademy or send me an email at [email protected].

Always seek the guidance of your physician, qualified healthcare provider, or credentialed ultrasound professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, scan interpretation, or clinical decision-making.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of any organizations or employers. The host assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any outcomes related to its use.

Listeners and participants are solely responsible for how they use the information shared in this podcast or training program.