Jobs are difficult to get these days and it end ups being more about who you know, not what you know. I have my foot in the door at the VA because of a former colleague. She actually helped me get my first CT job right out of school and now she’s helping me out again. I guess I’ve impressed her somewhere along the way. This is an important ...

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 receptive to our instructions so we can get the best x-ray or scan possible. Portable chest ...

This past Friday night, our portable technologist was out on vacation. As I drove to work, I found myself wondering if someone was scheduled to cover for her or if I would be asked to do them. I have been shown the procedure and machine a few times, but not recently--so I was a bit concerned. If I had to do them, I was hoping that there would only ...

All the regular staff returned last weekend and things were back to normal. This made me appreciate some of my co-workers that I'm not crazy about and made me realize how much we all depend upon each other. I am growing closer with a few of them, and we have even started to talk on the phone outside of work. Being the newbie, it has taken a while ...

I've been interested in forensics for as long as I can remember. At one point, I even considered becoming a forensic pathologist. Recently working for a forensic psychiatrist only fueled my interest.The challenge of piecing together evidence or trying to determine the cause of death in a case intrigues me greatly. I also enjoy the many ...

Florida is currently experiencing record cold weather. If we have a cold few days, it usually only lasts a short period of time, but this front is going to linger for more than two weeks. Last weekend was slower at the hospital than usual, and I’m sure some of this has to do with the cold. As a Floridian, I know I am more inclined to stay ...

Today is the last day of 2009. When this year began, I never dreamed I'd be so fortunate to land a job in CT. In looking through my old notes and folders from school, I found a ''to-do list'' that I wrote for myself. It reminded me to buy a few items, study certain pages again, and it stated, ''Find a job in CT.''I thought that was a pipe dream ...

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 on the water. A delicious dinner was also provided, and we even got paid for our time.The ...

I recently had the pleasure of taking care of and scanning my first legally blind patient. Having worked with special needs children in previous jobs I had no reservations about treating this patient. Most patients are usually in pain and scared to have their first CT so you can imagine how nervous she must have been not being able to see the ...

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 patients who have various illnesses so I try to take every precaution possible. Washing my hands ...