Cat Scan Guru Podcast

On the podcast this week, I talk about the skills that as a new CT technologist needs and should be taught. I talk about the struggles a CT technologist starting their training in CT face and some tips to help them succeed in their training. The CT Community Membership: https://linktr.ee/catscanguru Connect with Karinna: Email: contact@thecteducator.com Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru Instagra...

This week on the podcast, I talk about many comments and DMs that I receive daily on the CT technologists struggling and only getting 8 to 10 weeks of CT training. I discus on this advice fails, what new CT technologists need and how a training program should be implemented in departments. Join the CT Community Membership: https://linktr.ee/catscanguru Connect with Karinna: Email: catscanguru@thec...

In this episode, I break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in CT: Raw data vs. Image data. You'll learn what raw data is, how it's used to create reformats, MIPs, and 3D images, why raw data is automatically deleted from CT systems, and what happens when it's no longer available. I also discuss image data, storage management, and important tips for preventing accidental delet...

In this episode, I share my journey from X-ray student to CT technologist, leader, educator, content creator, and founder of the CT Tech Survival System. I discuss how I got started in CT over 23 years ago, the challenges of learning CT when structured training programs didn't exist, and how those experiences inspired me to create educational resources for new CT technologists today. Whether y...

In this episode of the Cat Scan Guru Podcast, Karinna Hogan breaks down the real difference between an average CT technologist and a strong CT technologist and why skilldevelopment, confidence, and critical thinking matter in this field. Karinna shares personal insights from her own CT journey while discussing the importance of continuous learning, quick decision-making, and understanding the “why...

In this episode of the Cat Scan Guru Podcast, Karinna Hogan dives into a common struggle many new CT technologists face during training: freezing during scans from overwhelm,anxiety, and lack of confidence. Karinna shares her personal experience training in CT back 2002 when structured CT programs, online courses, and educational resources were extremely limited. She explainshow much of CT trainin...

In this podcast episode, Karinna Hogan discusses the often overlooked skill of clinical thinking in CT technologists, emphasizing its importance beyond technical procedures. She highlights the need for proactive, confident, and clinicallyaware technologists to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.  Key Topics: The importance of clinical thinking in CT. Common misconceptions about CT te...

This week on the podcast, I talk how new CT technologists aren't slow when training, it's the lack of structured training, high demand in workload and staffing shortages that causes lack in training. I also discuss how overthinking and hesitation resents itself while training and some tips to make you more confident. Core CT Protocols Guide and Scan Smart Pocket Guide: A collection of comm...

In this episode, I talk about what confident CT technologists do differently when you have a structured workflow, clear guidance on CT protocols and repetition with understanding and practice. I also discuss that CT technologists don't guess when they follow a clear system. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists to master in their CT training. https://li...

In this episode, I talk about why CT can still feel hard even after your first year working as a CT technologist. I talk about the experience without proper structure, feeling behind and comparing yourself to other technologists. I also talk about why continuing education is a necessity. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists to master in their CT training....

This week on the podcast, I talk about the mistakes new CT technologists repeat often and don't realize it. New CT technologists repeat the same mistakes when no feedback is given, feeling like you're not improving and not knowing what to fix. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists to master in their CT training. https://linktr.ee/catscanguru FREE 8-...

In this episode, I talk about why new CT technologists struggle with decision-making and how to fix this. I talk about technologists not lacking skill, the framework has no structure. fear of making mistakes and hesitation on scans being performed. I give you some steps to have a solid framework to improve decision-making. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologi...

This week on the podcast, I talk about the difference on being a CT technologist that is busy vs. a skilled one. Being busy does not equal being skilled, yet constant motion and inadequate training masks skill gaps. CT technologists confuse high volumes, fast pace, and constant multi-tasking with being skilled. Core CT Protocols Guide Bundle: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists t...

On the podcast this week, I talk about why speed is overrated in CT and breaking the obsession with speed in CT and why it hurts new CT technologists. Speed is praised more than understanding which results in sloppy positioning, missed or clipped anatomy and increased pressure and stress. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists to master in their CT training....

This week on the podcast, I go in depth on the ego problem that is seen in CT departments and in training new CT technologists. The unspoken ego issues that blocks learning and some CT departments prioritize hierarchy over teaching. New techs are afraid to ask questions, shamed for not knowing, and being taught incorrectly and inconsistently which results in learning gaps. I talk about shifting th...

This week on the podcast, I discuss why CT technologists transitioning to CT tend to plateau after their first year in the modality. Hook: Why some techs grow fast and some stall out after their first year. The issue is comfort takes over and some become complacent and settle into the "good enough" phase. I talk about steps that you can take to excel in your training and not fall off the...

In this episode, I talk about how time in CT doesn't fix the confusion or structure needed when training a new technologist. I call out the lazy methods of teaching masked as encouragement and not comparing yourself to other experienced technologists and how a structured training program improves the learning curve. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists...

This week on the podcast, I talk about why CT isn't hard and how the training is being taught incorrectly and why CT feels overwhelming when it doesn't need to be. The problem is relying on memorization, little to no structured training and new technologists observing not performing the exams with guidance. I also talk about the information overload and the panic and feeling unsure in thei...

This week on the podcast, I talk about confidence, what it looks like, how to build it and maintain it long term. I talk about how to gain confidence when you're a new CT technologist during your CT training and some steps to becoming a confident CT technologist. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists to master in their CT training. https://linktr.ee/cat...

This week on the podcast, I talk about CT workflow basics that you as a CT technologist need to make your CT training effective. I discuss daily decision making, real life scanning scenarios with logic and patient safety. I talk about the foundation of how to structure your training so that you succeed and be able to elevate yourself as a CT technologist. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of c...

In this episode, I talk about how CT technologists have different learning patterns where some catch on quicker and others need more time to learn the dynamics of computed tomography. I talk about the core exams that new CT technologists should be learning and how to build your confidence while training. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new CT technologists to master in th...

2026 is here!!! I'm back recording again and in this week's episode, I talk about why most CT technologists feel lost in their first year in CT. I talk about the training gaps, no training program or systems in place, the emotional toll and what CT technologists actually need during the first year of being a technologist in CT. Core CT Protocols Guide: A collection of common exams for new...

Also this week, the final episode for 2025 where I talk about new courses and exciting things coming for 2026. I also give you the results of my Spotify 2025 Wrapped and so grateful for all of you that continue to follow the show, Thank you for your continued support as this show wouldn't be possible without all the listeners. The CT Tech Cheat Code: Dominate Your Training. 10 episode Audio Se...

This week is Part 2 of the series I started where I talk about rotation time in CT. I discussed the affects on image quality, and radiation dose with fast and slow rotations time and how this is used along with pitch with CT exams. The CT Tech Cheat Code: Dominate Your Training. 10 episode Audio Series Link: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY00j3tb1F5bLsawNgQE02   FREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https:...

I am back this week with a 2-part series that I created to discuss pitch and rotation time in CT, why it's important and the affects it has on image quality and radiation dose. This is part one where I discuss in detail about pitch and the affects of high and low pitch with certain exams and how it's calculated. The CT Tech Cheat Code: Dominate Your Training. 10 episode Audio Series Link:...