Juney’s World: Days in the Life of a CT Technologist : Advice, Patient Care, Imaging

Get Informed

June Ammirati — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:18:00 GMT

I went to Florida last week to visit my family and friends. One of the days I was there I visited a friend of my mom's. After we got caught up she was eager to discuss her concerns with me about having a medical procedure the following day. She was scheduled...(read more)

No Smoking Please

June Ammirati — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:32:00 GMT

The hospital where I recently worked went smoke free in February 2011, and it was a welcome change. There was nothing worse than walking into work behind someone smoking. I know this ban poses a strain on staff, patients, and visitors, but it's for the...(read more)

How Do You Celebrate Rad Tech Week?

June Ammirati — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:33:00 GMT

Each November all of us in the radiology field celebrate Rad Tech Week. This takes place to commemorate the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen back on Nov. 8, 1895. It highlights the important role medical imaging plays...(read more)

Listen To Your Gut

June Ammirati — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:51:00 GMT

This past weekend I encountered a frustrating situation. We had a patient come over for a scan that necessitated IV contrast and thus an IV. As I was talking to this patient she told me that she's a very hard stick and it took the RN a while to get the...(read more)

Think Before You Scan

June Ammirati — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:38:00 GMT

As CT technologists we often wonder if the scan we are performing is really necessary. Do we not fully understand the severity of the illness, have we not taken a thorough history, or are we thinking about the potential unnecessary radiation the patient...(read more)

Say It Nicely

June Ammirati — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:20:00 GMT

You can say just about anything as long as you say it nicely. Our word choice and tone of voice drastically affect the reactions and outcomes we get when communicating. When speaking to patients it is very important to make certain they hear us and are...(read more)

Motorcycle Diaries

June Ammirati — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:25:00 GMT

Last weekend the majority of our traumas were motorcycle related. When it's motorcycle versus car or truck or tree the motorcycle never wins. People who ride them underestimate the dangers. In Florida there is no law that states you must wear a helmet....(read more)

Dental Carries Responsibility

June Ammirati — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:54:00 GMT

When most of us consider medical radiation exposure we first think of CT scans, fluoroscopic and interventional procedures, and emergent x-rays. I think many of us forget to consider the x-rays we get at the dentist's office. It is important to ask your...(read more)

Talk Isn't Cheap

June Ammirati — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:50:00 GMT

Communicating effectively with my patients is essential to all aspects of my job. From the moment I say hello and introduce myself the process begins. It is important to put patients at ease and gain their trust. Maintaining good eye contact, mirroring...(read more)

Save the Backs

June Ammirati — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:14:00 GMT

Due to the physical nature of working in CT, many of my co-workers have suffered temporary and/or permanent injuries. They most often hurt their backs or their shoulders. A new hire whom I work with on Friday nights who does the portables has suffered...(read more)

On the Other Side

June Ammirati — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:45:00 GMT

It’s not every day that I get to be on the other side of the X-ray table or scanner. This week, I went for a mammogram and got to do just that. I was going to tell the technologist what I do for a living but decided not to. She was nice, but she did not...(read more)

Risky but Worth It

June Ammirati — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT

This week I saw my first patient refuse her CT scan due to her concerns of receiving too much radiation. She stated that she has had numerous scans recently and knows that the radiation can be dangerous. This led me to research this topic a bit and gather...(read more)

Excellent Customer Service

June Ammirati — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:59:00 GMT

Tampa General Hospital, my home away from home on the weekends, does a great deal to ensure that all employees provide the best customer service to all of our patients and visitors. This week, I attended a four-hour training off site at a beautiful hotel...(read more)

Time Off

June Ammirati — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:00 GMT

Not only am I enjoying my new career more and more each week but I am so grateful to have all of the benefits that come with a full time position. My benefits recently kicked in and I am saving a good deal of money each month on prescriptions and doctor's...(read more)

Waist Management

June Ammirati — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:18:00 GMT

It has been a good week for me. I got my seasonal flu shot and am eagerly awaiting my H1NI flu shot. I have never got a flu shot before but since I got so sick with the flu last December I decided to get one this year. I come into contact with numerous...(read more)