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- EP. 88 Why New CT Technologists Plateau After The First Year
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 learning path.
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-Week CT Training Checklist: https://karinnahoganllc.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
15 min - EP. 87 Why "You'll Learn in Time" Is Bad CT Advice
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 to master in their CT training.
https://linktr.ee/catscanguru
FREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://karinnahoganllc.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
13 min - EP. 86 CT Isn't Hard, It's Taught Incorrectly
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 their training.
Core CT Protocols Guide: A reference of common exams for new CT technologists to master in their CT training.
https://linktr.ee/catscanguru
FREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://karinnahoganllc.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
15 min - EP. 85 New CT Technologist to Confident CT Technologist
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/catscanguru
FREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://karinnahoganllc.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
10 min - EP. 84 CT Workflow Basics Every CT Technologist Needs
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 common exams for new CT technologists to master in their CT training.
https://linktr.ee/catscanguru
FREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://karinnahoganllc.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
14 min - EP. 83 Learning CT Without the Overwhelm or Burnout
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 their CT training.https://linktr.ee/catscanguruFREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://karinnahoganllc.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
13 min - EP. 82 Why New CT Technologists Feel Lost in Their First Year
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 CT technologists to master in their CT training.https://linktr.ee/catscanguruFREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://karinnahoganllc.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
15 min - EP. 81 2025 Wrapped: Year in Review
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 Series
Link: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY00j3tb1F5bLsawNgQE02
FREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://catscanguru.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
CT On-Demand Self-Pace Courses:
The CT Blueprint Crash Course: https://buy.stripe.com/bJebJ1d3L0B16r80WdgQE01
Common CT Exams and Protocols Course: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZh0gZ5VlcPw8oFgQE03
Contrast Media Course: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cv6FncjJ3eW20hgQE04
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
11 min - EP. 80 Part 2: Rotation Time in CT
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://catscanguru.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
CT On-Demand Self-Pace Courses:
The CT Blueprint Crash Course: https://buy.stripe.com/bJebJ1d3L0B16r80WdgQE01
Common CT Exams and Protocols Course: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZh0gZ5VlcPw8oFgQE03
Contrast Media Course: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cv6FncjJ3eW20hgQE04
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
10 min - EP. 79 Pitch and Rotation Time 2-Part Series: Part 1: Pitch in CT
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: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY00j3tb1F5bLsawNgQE02
FREE 8-Week CT Training Checklist: https://catscanguru.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist
CT On-Demand Self-Pace Courses:
The CT Blueprint Crash Course: https://buy.stripe.com/bJebJ1d3L0B16r80WdgQE01
Common CT Exams and Protocols Course: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqfZh0gZ5VlcPw8oFgQE03
Contrast Media Course: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cv6FncjJ3eW20hgQE04
Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?
Send an email to: [email protected]
Follow on Social:
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/catscanguru
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catscanguru
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About Cat Scan Guru Podcast
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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 for REAL AF talk, this podcast is your new home.