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 CT Educator Program:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL6pFzD4y

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Interested in being a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

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:

Techniques to be confident AF

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/ivaccessworkshop

 Apply to The CT Educator Program:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrZ3vRsnL6pFzD4y

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ ⁠https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator⁠

Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Interested in being a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

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 awareness to this topic.

Link to that episode is below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-33-past-guest-episode-with-shawn-hudson/id1704221388?i=1000666684967

Sign up for my LIVE Workshop on

IV Access in CT: Techniques to be Confident AF!

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/ivaccessworkshop

Apply to The CT Educator Program:

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cteducatorprogram

Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Interested in being a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

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 CT Educator Coaching and Mentorship Program:

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cteducatorprogram

Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Interested in being a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

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 workers with possible changes to major, minor and broad occupation groups." This is huge for the radiology community as we should be seen and classified as professionals. I also discuss why advocating for this change is important and why our voice matters.

Link to document for review and revision:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/06/12/2024-12825/statistical-policy-directive-no-10-standard-occupational-classification-soc-request-for-comments-on

Be the GO-TO CT Tech 3-Part FREE Event!

https://bethegotocttech.shinepages.com

Apply to The CT Educator Coaching and Mentorship Program:

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cteducatorprogram

Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Interested in being a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

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:

Join the 3-Day Be the GO-TO CT Tech LIVE EVENT!

bethegotocttech.shinepages.com

Apply to The CT Educator Coaching and Mentorship Program:

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cteducatorprogram

Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠⁠

Facebook:⁠ facebook.com/thecteducator⁠

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 department.

Communication is very important between the residents and the technologists for the sake of the patient.

5 ways we can help residents utilize CT appropriately:

1. Review of patient history and prior imaging: this can help in unnecessary CT exams. This can be challenging when patients are poor historians, unconscious, trauma, etc.

2. Communication with Radiologists: this is important as it takes the technologist out of playing the middle man. Radiologists can provide input on the correct imaging based on the patient's clinical history.

3. Use of Alternative Imaging Modalities: The use of ultrasound or MRI can provide better imaging based on the patient's clinical history if appropriate.

4. Protocol-Driven Methods: Having clear protocols and guidelines for different clinical scenarios have help residents order accurate CT exams.

5. Decision Support Tools: encourage the use of Image Wisely imaging exams criteria tool that can give them guidance on best imaging practices.

Have an interesting CT story or case that you want to be featured on a future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Join the 3-Day LIVE Be the GO-TO CT Tech Challenge!

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/gotocttechliveevent

Apply to The CT Educator Coaching and Mentorship Program:

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cteducatorprogram

Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

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: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Join the 3-Day LIVE Be the GO-TO CT Tech Challenge!

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/gotocttechchallenge

Apply to The CT Educator Coaching and Mentorship Program:

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cteducatorprogram

Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

Facebook: facebook.com/thecteducator

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

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 future podcast episode?

Email me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Join the 3-Day LIVE Be the GO-TO CT Tech Challenge!

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/gotocttechchallenge

Apply to The CT Educator Coaching and Mentorship Program:

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cteducatorprogram

Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

Facebook: facebook.com/thecteducator

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator

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: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Join the 3-Day LIVE Be the GO-TO CT Tech Challenge!

https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/gotocttechchallenge

Interested in being a guest on the podcast?

Fill out the form below:

https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6

Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

Facebook: facebook.com/thecteducator

CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator