Cat Scan Guru Podcast

I'm back recording episodes again. I took a much needed break as life does life at times. During my time away, I decided to make some changes to the podcast and go in a new direction that will benefit all CT technologists and all technologists in Radiology as well. Make sure you subscribe, share and like as this keeps the show going. Stay tuned to the next 2 episodes as I will reveal the 411 on this new direction!On-Demand CT Courses: ⁠https://pensight.com/x/thecteducatorHave an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠educatethecttech@gmail.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

On the podcast this week, I talk about the steps to take and what to consider when you want to transition from being a staff technologist to a traveling technologist. I give you some insight on how to make this transition smoothly.GET SUMMER READY WITH BVW WARRIOR TRAINING!Fill out the form below to start loving the gym and make it a habit.DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogramCT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Subscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week on the podcast, I talk about some critical skills that as a CT technologist transitioning into becoming a traveling technologist should have to successfully secure your first contract. I discuss that having knowledge on various CT systems and advanced CT exams are helpful to make you more marketable. GET SUMMER READY WITH BVW WARRIOR TRAINING! Fill out the form below to start loving the gym and make it a habit. https://forms.gle/Q6AoKV6BmMLepL3e6DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Subscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week on the podcast, I talk about the pros and cons of becoming a traveling CT technologist, is it the right path for you and the pros vs. cons of this exciting career path. DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistBVW Warrior Training: Muscles Grow, Minds Heal.Click the link for more information: https://forms.gle/v7DSkj1Wjfz8bvtL8CT Traveler 90-Day Bootcamphttps://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttravelctechENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Subscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram:www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week's episode, I talk emergencies that can happen in the CT department from equipment failures, contrast reactions and extravasations. I discuss in detail on some things you will see as a CT technologist and how to address these emergencies.Reach your fitness goals and improve your physical health by joining BVW Warrior Training TODAY! Fill out the form below.https://forms.gle/gNM476nrGK1izCYb8DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Subscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com Interested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram:www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week on the podcast, I talk about CT protocols and understanding the "why" behind a scan. The common protocols used daily, contrast timing for PEs, A/P and routine exams. Why we angle for heads, why we do delays for A/P and why centering and SFOV is important I discuss in this episode.READY TO GET SUMMER READY? Improve your mental and physical health with a coach that will help you love the gym again. Join BVW Warrior Training by filling out the form! https://forms.gle/EHnf69hV1agUExeL7DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistJOIN THE WAITLIST for The CT Traveler Bootcamp:https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttravelctechENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogramCT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Subscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week, I talk about protocols are the backbone of CT, yet new CT technologists don't understand them or are confused on how to read them. I also give you some insight on how to approach this in simple ways.Topics discussed in this episode:Difference between knowing a protocol and understanding it.What to do when a hospital's protocol differs from what you learned.How to interpret and adapt protocols without making mistakes.I share a personal story: a technologist that struggled with protocols and how they improved.SIGN UP FOR THE 2-DAY LIVE EVENT: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/liveeventDOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogramCT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducatorSubscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Want to share an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week, I talk about why some technologists that transition into computed tomography pick up faster than others. I discuss that learning curves are different and some tips to improve learning the basics.Topics discussed in this episode:The importance of hands-on learning vs just passing the registry.Confidence doesn't come from knowledge, it comes from practice, repetition and consistency.Why hospitals barely provide structured training and the importance of coaching and mentorship.I share a personal story of a struggling technologist that transformed with the right guidance.SIGN UP FOR THE 2-DAY LIVE EVENT: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/liveeventDOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogramCT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducatorSubscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Want to share an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

On the podcast this week, I talk about some common CT myths that are said, yet not always true. I debunk some of these myths with my own personal perspectives and the ways this can block your success.Topics discussed in this episode:CT programs vs. on-the-job training: is a program needed, or is cross training better?Length of training for both paths.2 months of training is enough for a new technologist.Passing the registry will make you a competent technologist.I share a personal story: a technologist who went through a program and one who trained on the job, plus their experience from both scenarios.SIGN UP FOR THE 2-DAY LIVE EVENT: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/liveeventDOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogramCT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Subscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms. Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week on the podcast, I talk about the struggles that most new CT technologists face in the first 90 days of their training, plus I give you some important tips to be successful in your first 90 days of training.What I cover in this episode:Biggest struggles CT techs face: workflow, protocols, IV skills and patient positioning and setting up exams correctly.What you need to know in the first 90 days.Why coaching and mentorship is important for success.How my program helps you achieve this.GET SUMMER READY WITH THE RIGHT FITNESS COACH!BVW Warrior TrainingQuestionnaire Form: https://forms.gle/W2tRBgAmvThEm4S96Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beardedvikingweirdoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beardedvikingweirdoDOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklistJOIN THE WAITLIST for The CT Traveler Bootcamp: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttravelctechENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program:https://thecteducator.com/ctprogramCT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducatorSubscribe to the podcast: The CT Educator on all listening platforms.Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.comInterested in being a guest on the podcast?Fill out the form below:https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6Follow on Social:Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducatorInstagram:www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week on the podcast, Computed tomography is a complex modality that has a lot of moving parts that can be challenging if you are a new CT technologist. I breakdown 3 things that they don't teach you in your CT training and how we can improve this. DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program: https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducator Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducator Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

On the podcast this week, we know the high demand of CT orders, the increase of patient volumes has caused many CT departments to shift their staffing models and workflow as technology continues to get more advanced. I give you a few tips to avoid the burnout in your first year as a new CT technologist. DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program: https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducator Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducator Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

On the podcast this week, I talk about the common mistakes that we see when training new CT technologists. I point out the 5 common mistakes that are seen, how to correct these mistakes and avoid them. DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program: https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram  CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator  Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducator Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducator Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

First episode of 2025!!! Great to be back bringing you more content. This week's episode, I dive into traveling CT technologists. This is a hot market right now, plus I give you some tips if traveling is a career path you want to pursue and what you need to know to get on the right track. DOWNLOAD MY FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Blueprint Program: https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecteducator Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducator Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

This week on the podcast, I give you the last episode for 2024 with clips from the top most listened to episodes on the show. I am grateful to you all who listened, liked, shared, commented as this podcast show would not be here without all of your support. I have some exciting new things happening for 2025, so stay tuned for updates so follow The CT Educator on IG and Tik Tok! Clips in this episode: Episode 5: Patient CenteringEpisode 2: Is You CT Training AdequateEpisode 15: IV AccessEpisode 7: Pet Peeves in CTEpisode 9: The Newbie CT TechEpisode 6 CT Trauma Stories- Motorcycle CrashEpisode 8 CT Scan Stories- 9 Drains and 3 Chest Tubes FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Educator Program: https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram  CT Programs, Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecteducator⁠ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/thecteducator

On the podcast this week, I talk the power of coaching and mentorship as a new CT technologist and why this is important to your success. I also go into detail on how my 6-month coaching program can help you be a successful CT technologist that can be ready to scan on Day 1 at any facility. If you're interested in learning more or joining the program, click the link below to get all the details. ENROLL in The CT Educator Program: ⁠https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram⁠ FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist   CT Programs, Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator   Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Send an email: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

On this episode, I discuss CT protocols and how this can be overwhelming for new CT technologists when starting their training. I give you a few strategies that can help you navigate the many protocols that we have in CT and how to navigate them like a pro. FREE 8 Week CT Training Checklist: https://thecteducator.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Educator Program: https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠

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/ctprogram CT Programs, Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ 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 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.myflodesk.com/cttrainingchecklist ENROLL in The CT Educator Program: https://thecteducator.com/ctprogram CT Courses and Resources: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ 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, 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: ⁠ https://pensight.com/x/thecteducator Have an interesting CT story to be featured on a future podcast episode? Email me: ⁠contact@thecteducator.com⁠ Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form below: https://airtable.com/appLycq3KFZ4d5lVA/shrLz1Fi9LDasmZJ6 Follow on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/thecteducator⁠