Statement Of Purpose: A Career As A Radiographer

The healthcare industry is, and has always been, a major driving force of our community, our society, our country, our world. To be part of something this vital to our very existence is what majority of this generation and previous ones have been aspiring for. Not only does this industry generate massive revenues and determine economic stability and progress, but most importantly, it touches the core of human nature, that is, caring for people other than ourselves. To be part of an industry, where I can directly touch people 's lives in their most vulnerable times, would be an honor and dream for me. In 2005, although I have begun taking classes, I did not know what I really wanted to do, or how I see myself in the near future. As a result, my GPA suffered, having no definite direction for myself. I have not heard my calling. It took years, situations, experiences and maturity before I started having any inkling of what career I see myself pursuing. It was …show more content…
The skills and knowledge that I will be able to put on the table, to produce accurate imaging in a timely manner, to ensure my work environment has zero tolerance to error, to know and enforce prioritization in delivering fast imaging services, to understand which patients need emergency care based on the imaging results, to coordinate with other health care team and be a team player, to help ease patient 's pain and worries, to be there for the patients during trying times are just some of the many roles a radiographer assumes. To stress the importance of radiographers in the health care profession will be extensive, but to put it in perspective will be to say that no course of treatment or cure can be started without the proper tools of diagnosing, of which radiography comes front and center. Finally, to be able to be one, Adventist University of Health and Sciences will prepare and equip me with its par excellence education and