Cat Scan Guru Podcast

Another episode of CT Scan Stories! This is another case from the memory vault where I tell the story of an ICU patient having a STAT CT scan of the Chest and inviting me out for a steak dinner after getting out of the hospital post-bypass surgery. FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Educator Program: https://thecteducator.com...

This week's episode, I talk about 2 different types of advanced imaging exams that we perform in CT. I go into depth on CT procedures where we are assisting the IR radiologists where they use CT as their guide. I also talk about cardiac CT, our role and how this imaging is helpful for cardiologists for patients with heart conditions. FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflode...

This week, I talk about CT Physics and some principles that you can learn without all the headache behind it. I give you some important terms that apply to the CT registry. FREE PDF 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL6pFzD4y CT Programs, Courses and Resources: ⁠ htt...

This week on the podcast, I talk about my experience as a new CT technologist taking the CT registry for the first time. I describe how I felt when I failed on the first attempt, how disappointed I was and he discouragement that I felt. I share the steps that I took to pass on the second attempt and the study materials that I encourage all CT technologists to use for the registry. FREE PDF 8 Week...

This week's episode, I go into some simple steps that you can take as a new CT technologist with an easy checklist that I created that you can apply in your CT training. Click the link below to get the FREE PDF Checklist! FREE PDF 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL...

Happy Rad Tech Week!!! This is a bonus episode in honor of celebrating radiologic technologists around the world! This episode was requested by one of my listeners about multi-modality technologists and how to become successful in this role. I give you some helpful tips on how this can be a great career path to pursue. Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3v...

HAPPY RAD TECH WEEK!!! This week's episode I bring you another interesting case from my CT vault of CT Trauma Stories. I go into detail on a case with a trauma patient that came in with a knife in the temple and how the trauma surgeon was able to remove it and the patient recovered without serious injuries. Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL6pFzD4y...

In this week's episode, I talk discuss when CT equipment fails due to high capacity and usage, I give you some simple steps that you can take to fix some issues before calling the CT vendor or bio-med. Want to level up your CT training in the next 90 days? 6 months? I have 2 awesome programs to fit your needs, click the links below to learn more! Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable....

This week's episode is all about mastering the basics in your CT training. I discuss the foundational pieces that are often missed when new technologists are learning CT, and how these strategies can help you improve your skills to becoming a successful CT technologist. Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL6pFzD4y CT Programs, Courses and Resources: ⁠...

The transition to CT can be a scary but very rewarding opportunity and I give you some tips in this week's episode on how to make your transition to CT a smooth one, and how to approach your training in the correct way. Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL6pFzD4y CT Programs, Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an intere...

This week on the podcast, I talk about being a pro behind the CT console and how to excel in your training regardless if you're new or experienced. I give you the 3 main exams that I mastered when I was a new CT technologist and give you some guidance on how to execute them correctly. Apply to The CT Educator Program: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL6pFzD4y CT Programs, Courses an...

This week, I dive into being a new CT technologist with zero guidance and the reality of being a new technologist with little training and how you can go from surviving in CT to thriving in your training. I give some tips that will help you feel confident when learning the CT basics. Get access to my LIVE Workshop on IV Access in CT: Techniques to be confident AF https://thecteducator.myflodesk.co...

This week's episode I share my story on how I overcame my fear of learning to start IVs when I was a new CT technologist, the great advice I received from the RN that trained me and I give you some steps on how I overcame my fear and how you can too. Get Access to my LIVE Workshop: IV Access in CT: Techniques to be confident AF https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/ivaccessworkshop Apply to The...

In this episode, I go into depth on some common mistakes that as CT technologists we see or make when scanning patients and some tips how I corrected them and how you can apply this to your training. Come join me September 25 at 11am CST for my LIVE workshop where I will be teaching you my techniques on IV access and be confident in your skills! Sign up for my LIVE Workshop on IV Access in CT: Tec...

This week's episode, I dive into a day in the life of a CT technologist, and give you some tips on how to make your day on the shift as simple as possible. I also share why I took a little break from the show and the tragic death of my good friend Shawn a few weeks ago and the having him as my guest on my other podcast: The RARE Mama Podcast where we discussed fatherhood to bring more awarenes...

This week, I talk about why I believe college-based CT programs are not necessary to learn the basics and give you better alternatives to accelerate your CT skills. I talk about the importance of coaching and mentorship and how my 6 month program can help you be the successful technologist you want to be. Be the GO-TO CT Tech 3-Part FREE Event! https://bethegotocttech.shinepages.com Apply to The C...

This week, I talk about the recent buzz about the Office of Management and Budget with them reviewing the Standard Occupation Classifications for Professions from 2018 and possible revisions for 2028. Public comments were encouraged and the deadline was August 12. Topics that were for possible review: "addition of new detailed occupations or occupational groups including specifically care wor...

On this week's episode, I dive into the role we as CT technologists and the importance of that role. I give some points on the demand of our modality, how necessary communication and collaboration is and the future of CT with AI integration. Topics discussed in the episode: Overview of The CT Tech's Role: operating the scanner, injector, reviewing orderings, verifying labs, allergies, prio...

This week's episode I discuss the "July Effect" this phenomenon that occurs every July where we see a new group of residents and the high volume of ordering CTs mostly in the emergency departments. This can be frustrating for patients and CT departments as patients can receive unnecessary exams, overexposure due to additional exams ordered requiring multiple trips to the CT departmen...

This week's episode, I discuss taking some time to regroup as I've been away and tell my story on how I became a CT technologist, how I got interested in the field, the opportunity I turned down to pursue radiology and the challenges that I faced to become a successful technologist. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.co...

This week on the podcast, I go into a deep discussion about the cost of not investing in coaching and mentorship whether you're a beginner or an experienced CT technologist. I talk about how this impacts you as a professional and give you 5 common scenarios that happen when you don't invest in yourself. If you are interested in my other podcast, please check out The RARE Mama Podcast avail...

This week on the podcast, I have another interesting case on the series CT Trauma Stories. This was a case that happened last winter where several patients from a multi-car accident on a major expressway. I describe the sad case of a young patient that was ejected from the car while still strapped to the car seat. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠...

This week, the series CT Scan Stories is back with another CT story from my vault that happened to me recently with an ICU patient that chose violence when they came down for a repeat CT of the head. Join the 3-day LIVE BE THE GO-TO CT TECH Challenge! Sign up below: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/gotocttechchallenge Have an interesting CT story you want to be featured on a future podcast epis...

This week's episode, I talk about my new CT coaching program that helps new CT technologists excel in their training to prepare them for the CT registry and become a successful CT technologist. I talk about what my program does, how long the program is and how you can join. Join the 3-Day LIVE Be the GO-TO CT TECH Challenge! Details below: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/gotocttechchalleng...

Some technologists fall into the typical stereotype of being a button pusher. This is due to lack of proper training, education and learning bad habits from experienced CT technologists. This week's episode I talk about some examples of how this can creep up on you as a new CT technologist during your training and what you can do to not become a button pusher. Topics discussed in this episode:...