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Cat Scan Guru Podcast

Welcome to the Cat Scan Guru Podcast! A podcast for CT technologists, X-ray technologists, and radiology professionals who are ready to level up their CT skills, tired of inadequate CT training BS and learn how to scan the right way. Hosted by a working CT tech who knows the highs, lows, and how to make yourself a CT pro with tech tips, education, mental health, career growth, and all the raw information they don’t tell you in CT programs. Cuss words? Yeah. Truth bombs? Hell yeah. If you"re ready

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00:20:21

EP. 35 How I Became a CT Technologist

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/07/09

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.com⁠ Join the 3-Day LIVE Be the GO-TO CT Tech

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00:24:47

S 2 EP 34: The Price of NOT Investing in Coaching as...

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/06/11

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 available on Apple, Spotify and ALL listening platforms. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a

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00:12:30

EP. 33 CT Trauma Stories: The Flying Baby

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/05/28

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: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Join the 3-Day LIVE Be the GO-TO CT Tech

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00:14:10

EP. 32 CT Scan Stories: The Violent Patient In CT

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/05/20

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 episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the

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00:12:57

EP. 31 The CT Educator Program: What is it and How it...

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/05/15

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/gotocttechchallenge Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me:

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00:22:58

EP 30. What's Going on Here!? How Not to Be a Button...

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/05/07

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: Example 1: You are unsure why some exams are done the way they are, just told to push this button and

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00:19:07

EP 29. Excel In Common CT Exams: How to Execute Them...

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/05/01

This week's episode, I continue talking about becoming the GO-TO CT TECH with excelling in the common CT exams we do daily and how to execute them correctly. I give you some tips on what you can do today to execute your CT exams correctly.Topics discussed in this episode: Patient Positioning: Setting up the patient-supine prone, head first feet first, proper centering along the Z-axis, laser light, Zero the table. Protocol Selection: Head WO, PE Chest, A/P With, CTA Head and Neck, Stroke

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00:13:44

Ep 28: The A to Z For CT Techs: Mastering Your CT...

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/04/25

In today's episode, I give you four essential strategies for CT technologists that are new to master their skills while training. Strategy 1: Familiarize with the CT Scanner and Operator Console: Understanding the layout of the CT scanner and operator console is crucial. Know the location of buttons, how to select protocols, initiate exposure, tilt the gantry, and manipulate the table. Mastery of these basics streamlines the scanning process and ensures efficient operation. Strategy 2:

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00:12:27

EP 27. CT Basics Simplified: Navigating Your Training...

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/04/16

This week's episode, I talk about how new CT technologists can learn the basics without the expensive of paying for a CT program, the realities of the CT programs out there, and how I help them through my courses and coaching program. Topics discussed in this episode: When starting out in CT, some facilities will have you go through a CT program and clinicals on your own time to learn CT. The training is often unpaid, and there is a a complex list of 125 exams that need to be completed in

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00:17:39

EP. 26 Where the HELL Do I Even START!? Become a CT...

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/04/09

This week's episode, I talk about how being a new CT technologist can be overwhelming and 5 tips to lead you into becoming a CT expert. Topics discussed in this episode: Being a new technologist is very overwhelming and can be scary. Maybe your first time looking at a CT machine and you think where so I even start? Most departments pair you up with a senior tech that may be experienced and some may not be. They will assess your skill set if any, to see what you know, and to get an idea

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00:27:17

EP. 25 How I Became a Successful CT Technologist

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/04/02

This week's episode, I talk about my journey to becoming a successful CT technologist. I talk about my challenges, struggles and how my divorce led me to become a coach for other CT technologists that are new in the modality and help them succeed. The topics I cover in this episode: - How I got interested in CT. - Switching to a bigger hospital to gain more experience. - Approached to take a supervisor position. - Motherhood and how I changed jobs to the VA. - Moving to IL and my first job at

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00:13:03

EP 24. The New CT Technologist and 8 Weeks of Training

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/03/19

As a new technologist, you have to ask yourself... is 8 weeks of training really enough for you to learn the basics and work solo? In this week's episode, I talk about how 8 weeks of training isn't enough for a new technologist to learn the CT basics and be able to operate on a shift solo. I also give you some tips on how to communicate for more training for a better chance of success. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email us:

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00:13:05

EP 23. CT Training Reality Check

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/03/12

When it comes to your CT training, a reality check is needed. This week's episode, I focus on this topic some more as I've talked about it on one of the first podcast episodes I released when I began this podcast. I give my perspective on the reality check we need when training new technologists and how to help them succeed. If you haven't listen to EP 1 Is Your CT Training Adequate, click the link below to check it

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00:14:14

EP 22. CT Scan Stories: The Psych Patient and Her Doll

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/03/05

In this week's episode on CT Scan Stories, I talk a case I did several years ago on a patient in her 20s on a 72-hour hold and freaked out while I was scanning her CT of the Head and her doll that she kept squeezing and almost causing harm to her father. She did receive proper treatment for her mental health once placement was established. If you are interested in joining The CT Educator Coaching and Mentoring Program, click the link below for more

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00:07:42

EP 21. Feedback and Embracing Constructive Improvement

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/02/21

This week's episode, I talk about feedback, and constructive criticism that we often get while on the job. I talk about how important it is to learn from feedback we receive from others to improve ourselves as CT technologists and embrace constructive criticism we may get from other coworkers in other departments and not focus on it in a negative way. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email us: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Would you like to be a guest on

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00:08:36

EP 20. CT Trauma Stories: Moving Bones

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/02/13

This week's episode in the series: CT Trauma Stories, I talk about a case that my coworker and I had where the patient was in a car accident and had fractures of every part of the body. I go into detail about how the patient woke up from sedation during the CT scan and attempted to move off the CT table. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email us: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form

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00:08:28

EP 19. How I Struggled as A New CT Technologist

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/02/06

This week's episode, I talk about the challenges and struggles I came across when I was a beginner CT technologist and how I manage with mind drama and put my focus into becoming a successful experienced technologist. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email us: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠

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00:14:09

EP 18. I Almost Quit CT!

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/01/30

In today's episode, I share a story when I was beginning my career in CT, the struggles I encountered and how I almost quit CT because I thought I wasn't good enough. I talk about what I did to overcome those fears to be the best technologist I can be. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email us: ⁠ contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form

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00:16:16

EP 17. CT Scan Stories: Contrast Allergy Near Miss

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/01/25

Today's episode is a past recording from the series CT Scan Stories. I talk about a recent case that I had that with a patient with a contrast allergy that was almost missed and the impact of patients giving us as technologists as much information and history as they can. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email us: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form

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00:12:58

EP 16. Let's Be Real With The Challenges in CT

Cat Scan Guru Podcast ·

2024/01/23

In today's episode, I take a deep dive into the challenges that new CT technologists face when starting their training in CT. I describes some of the challenges they face with education needs and knowing the basics of how to perform a CT exam. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email us: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow us on

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