A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we bring you an inside look at the world of radiology, from the unique perspective of a married couple of radiology technologists. Together, we have years of experience in the field of radiology and are here to demystify the science of Radiology. Rad Techs are the unsung heroes of the medical field, providing doctors with crucial images and information that help diagnose and treat illnesses. Join us as we explore the latest techniques, technologies, and i ...
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The Donut of Destiny -- a podcast that explores new hot topics in cardiovascular CT. Grab a quick bite of the latest happenings. Created by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography's FIRST committee. Music by Jason Lee.
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5 Perks of Being a Radiology Technologist
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! Today, host Chaundria Singleton delves into the lesser-known yet incredibly rewarding perks of being a registered radiologic technologist. With 22 years of hands-on experience, Chaundria unveils five hidden benefits that make this career pathway not only unique but also fulfi…
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Urgent Call to Action! Reimbursement and the Proposed Rules from CMS for 2025
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Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by returning expert guest Dr. Ahmad Slim to discuss the unprecedented proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2025, which have the potential to DOUBLE cardiac CT reimbursement! For everyone in the cardiac CT community, we urge you to submit your positive comments to CMS before Se…
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Debunking Myths About MRIs and X-Rays: Radiologic Technologist Sets the Record Straight
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Welcome back to "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, a registered radiologic technologist, and today we’re diving into the world of radiology to bust the 10 most common myths about MRIs and X-rays. Do MRI machines use harmful radiation? Do radiologic technologists just press buttons? Can pregnant women really have im…
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Technologist Perspective: Building a 3D Laboratory
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Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by expert technologists Michelle Kohanski and Kimberly Hatch to discuss the ins and outs of building a high-quality, high-volume cardiovascular imaging 3D laboratory. Topics include: Laboratory staffing Selecting postprocessing software Laboratory financial structure and billing Quality assurance workflow Advice for…
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Building a Cardiac CT Program series: James Parker | Sponsored episode
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In this industry-sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with interventional cardiologist Dr. James Parker about the growth of the cardiac CT program at his community practice in Louisiana. Tune in and enjoy! This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episod…
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Welcome to "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and today's episode delves into everything you need to know about MRI scans. As someone who has experienced MRI scans and suffers from a bit of claustrophobia, I understand the anxieties surrounding the process. In this episode, I'll walk you through the entire MRI jour…
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5 Top Tips for Beginner MRI Technologists
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast." I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and today we're diving into a topic that's crucial for anyone starting their journey as an MRI technologist. In this episode, "Top 5 Tips for Beginner MRI Techs," we’ll cover everything from the foundational importance of education, licensi…
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Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by friend and former podcast guest, Vinit Baliyan, to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of systolic imaging in cardiac CT.By SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
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Welcome to another episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast." Today, we're joined by the remarkable Kwame Doss, affectionately known as MRI MAN, who will share his unique journey into the world of MRI technology. From his initial steps as a phlebotomist to becoming an influential MRI technologist, Kwame's path is not only inspiring but also a test…
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Why MRI Safety Matters: Chaundria on MRI Accidents
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Welcome to this episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast." Today, your host Chaundria Singleton dives into the crucial topic of MRI safety and Why It Matters. With over 21 years of experience in the field, Chaundria brings her wealth of knowledge directly to you, addressing everything from common misconceptions to essential safety protocols. Wheth…
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HALT: Basic Science to Clinical Practice | Sponsored episode
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On this industry-sponsored episode, hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath speak with esteemed guests Dr. Jonathon Leipsic and Dr. Stephanie Sellers about our current understanding of hypoattenuating leaflet thickening through the lenses of basic science, translational science, and clinical practice. This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. Ref…
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Join host Chaundria Singleton on this illuminating episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast," featuring MRI sage Kellye Mantooth. With 13 years of MRI experience under her belt and esteemed certifications in MR safety, Kellye shares invaluable insights into the world of radiology and the technological leaps it has made. From her personal journey t…
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MRI Technologist Pay: Are You Getting Paid What You're Worth?
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MRI Tech Salary: Are You Getting Paid What You're Worth? Welcome to the A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we explore the world of medical imaging and radiation therapy. In today's episode, our host Chaundria Singleton opens up about her personal experience in the field, shedding light on the challenges faced by MRI techs when it comes to negotia…
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In this first episode of the Technologist Perspective series, host Praveen Ranganath speaks with Nikki Weber, cardiac CT technologist and chair of the SCCT Technologist Education Committee, about her first experiences learning cardiac CT, the challenges of cardiac CT compared to other CT imaging, building the technologist-physician team, and educat…
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How Radiologic Technologists Can Secure Top Pay When Advancing Specialties
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Tune in to "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast" for an inside look at the dynamic world of radiology from the engaging perspective of a married couple of radiologic technologists. With over 30 years of combined experience, the hosts, including Chaundria Singleton, aim to demystify the science of medical imaging. Delve into the latest techniques, technol…
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The Danger of Metal in the MRI Room: Essential Safety Tips Unveiled
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Welcome to A Couple of Rad Techs podcast! In this episode, our host, Chaundria Singleton, a veteran Radiologic Technologist with over 21 years of experience, delves into the crucial topic of MRI safety. Chaundria provides an inside look at the extensive list of items prohibited from entering the highly magnetized MRI suites and the potential danger…
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How To Tackle The MRI Technologist Shortage?
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How To Tackle The MRI Technologist Shortage? Join host Chaundria Singleton on A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast as she delves into the critical issue of the MRI technologist shortage in the healthcare community. In this compelling episode, listeners gain insight into the role of MRI technologists, the impact of the shortage on patient care, and the pot…
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Welcome to A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we dive into the world of radiology with your host, Chaundria Singleton. In this episode, Chaundria answers your burning questions in a dynamic Q&A session. She delves into the life of a radiologic technologist, sharing her 21 years of experience in MRI, CT, and mammography. From the stress levels in …
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Imaging Informatics: Radiology Technologist Can Learn AI
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Imaging Informatics: Radiology Technologist Can Learn AI Welcome to A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we explore the world of medical imaging and informatics. In this episode, our host, Chaundria Singleton, chats with Ameena Elahi, an imaging informatics and application manager at Penn Medicine. Ameena shares her journey from starting as an X-ra…
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How To Become a Radiologic Technologist: Education, Training, and Growth Opportunities
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Welcome to the A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! In this episode, your host, Chaundria Singleton, delves into the world of radiologic technology and shares insights on how to become a radiologic technologist. From her personal journey of transitioning from a truck driver to a career in radiology, Singleton imparts valuable advice for aspiring professi…
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Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Praveen Ranganath
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Alastair Moss sits down with co-host Praveen Ranganath to talk about Praveen's experience transitioning from training into clinical practice, including a discussion about building a cardiac CT service at a small resource-limited hospital in rural Texas.By SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
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Finances of Cardiac CT: Conversation with Ahmad Slim
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On this episode, hosts Kashif Shaikh and Praveen Ranganath speak with Dr. Ahmad Slim about cardiac CT policy, coverage and reimbursements. This episode is a complement to the recent SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar on Finances in Cardiac CT. How do cardiac CTs get paid? How do new cardiac CT technologies get valued? How do we advocate for fair reimbursem…
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CT and PCI Planning: Conversation with Carlos Collet | Sponsored episode
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On this industry-sponsored episode, hosts Nidhi Madan and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Carlos Collet to discuss the role of coronary CT in planning coronary interventions. This episode is sponsored by GE HealthCare. References to a specific product, process, or service by speakers in this podcast episode do not constitute or imp…
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Breaking Barriers: The Top 3 Myths and Misconceptions in Breast Health Care
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Welcome to another episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! In this episode titled "Breast Cancer Awareness and Overcoming Perceived Barriers," our host Chaundria Singleton is joined by guest Chalonda Jones as they dive into a series focused on breast cancer awareness during the month of October. With over 40 years of combined experience in the …
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National coronary CT use in the UK: Conversation with Jonathan Weir-McCall
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Hosts Alastair Moss and Praveen Ranganath are joined by the esteemed Dr. Jonathan Weir-McCall to discuss his recent publication on the national trends of coronary imaging in the UK. Through the lens of cardiac CT, the group covers a wide range of topics from study design, causality, guideline writing, healthcare economics, geographic heterogeneity,…
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Cracking the Code: Unlocking Breast Health Secrets with a Radiologist
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Welcome back to another episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and today we have a very special guest joining us. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Stacy Smith Foley MD, a radiologist specializing in breast health. In this episode, Dr. Foley shares valuable insights about breast health and the importance of patie…
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Mammography Tech Shares Top Breast Cancer Awareness Insights for October and Beyond
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In this episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast," we have an incredible guest joining us. Jenny Santiago, a mammography technologist, shares her insights on breast cancer awareness and the important role of mammography in early detection. As a tech who has a personal connection to breast cancer, Jenny provides valuable information about the compl…
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In this episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast," host Chaundria Singleton is joined by Dr. Anjali Malik, a breast radiologist, to discuss the importance of healthy living and nutrition in preventing breast cancer. Dr. Malik shares her expertise as a specialist in breast imaging and interpretation, highlighting the role of radiologists in detecti…
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From X-Ray to MRI: Pariss Jackson's Radiology Career Path
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Welcome to another exciting episode of the A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! In this episode, our host Chaundria Singleton is joined by the incredible Pariss Jackson, an MRI technologist with a wealth of experience in the field of radiology. As radiologic professionals, we hold the esteemed position as the third largest medical profession in the natio…
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Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Ricardo Cury
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Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by the esteemed Dr. Ricardo Cury to discuss his experience building the cardiac CT program at his practice in Florida. Topics discussed include acute chest pain workups, CT perfusion, 3D laboratory formation, and population health. Tune in and enjoy!By SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
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A Couple of Rad Techs: Unveiling the Benefits and Challenges of Being a Travel Technologist
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Welcome to a new episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast" with your host, Chaundria Singleton. In today's episode, Chaundria dives into her personal experience and explores the reasons why she decided to become a travel radiologic technologist. She discusses the various motivations that drive individuals to pursue this unique career path, includi…
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Welcome to another episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast"! In today's episode, our host Chaundria Singleton is joined by the incredible Jennifer Mashburn, an interventional technologist and President of the Atlanta Society of Radiologic Technologists. Jennifer shares her journey into interventional radiology and gives us an insider's look at wh…
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EVAPORATE-FFRCT: Conversation with Mark Rabbat
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Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Mark Rabbat, professor of cardiology from Loyola University, to discuss his recent EVAPORATE-FFRCT publication and the relationship between coronary atherosclerosis, coronary physiology, icosapent ethyl, and CT imaging biomarkers. Check out the link to the paper below. Enjoy! EVAPORATE-FFRCT paper: https://ac…
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From Diagnostic to Interventional: Exploring the Evolution of a Radiologic Technologist
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Welcome back to another episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Lake Odom, an experienced interventional radiologic technologist. In this episode, Lake shares their journey into the world of interventional radiology and the fascinating intricacies of their work. From the importance of protective gea…
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Unlocking Opportunities: The Top 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Radiologic Technology
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Welcome back to another episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and in today's episode, we're diving into the exciting world of radiologic technology. Whether you're a seasoned technologist or a student exploring career options, this episode is for you. Today, we're going to uncover the top five reasons why bec…
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MRI Safety 101: Educating patients and healthcare providers on screening forms and procedures
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Episode: MRI Safety - Introduction - Incident with a patient who failed to inform medical staff about a bullet in their body - Importance of informing healthcare providers about potential risks - Screening forms for patients before MRI appointments - Role of the ACR in setting safety standards for MRI procedures - Importance of the ACR's MRI safety…
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Building a Cardiac CT Program series: Jerry Breen and Eric Williamson
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Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Jerry Breen, cardiac CT pioneer, and Dr. Eric Williamson, past president of SCCT, to discuss the history, uniqueness, and future of the robust cardiac CT program at the Mayo Clinic. Tune in and enjoy! Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit The SCCT Starter Kit is a collection of tools an…
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Women Demanding Their Worth in Pay As A Radiologic Technologist
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In this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, host Chaundria Singleton introduces Chalonda Jones-Thomas, a highly accomplished radiologic technologist and certified health coach. She shares her inspiring journey and insights on making a successful career in Radiology Sciences while advocating for patients in healthcare. Chalonda emphasizes the …
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Hosts Anam Waheed, Nidhi Madan, and Praveen Ranganath recap the cardiac CT highlights at the recent ACC 2023 annual scientific meeting. Special guest Dr. Andrew Choi also joins to give a recap of ACC 2023 as well as some teasers for the upcoming SCCT 2023 annual scientific meeting. Tune in and enjoy!…
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CAC before cCTA: Conversation with Vinit Baliyan
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Host Praveen Ranganath is joined by Dr. Vinit Baliyan, assistant professor of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, to dissect his research and thoughts on the routine performance of coronary calcium CTs immediately before coronary CTAs. Tune in and enjoy!By SCCT: Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
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Modalities in Radiology In the latest episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, our host Chaundria talks about the advantages of specializing in certain areas of radiology to increase your earning potential. Here are the top three key takeaways from the discussion: 1. Hone your skills: Becoming great at a particular specialty in radiology can lead …
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Career Pathways in Radiology: Charting Your Course for Success
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Career Pathways in Radiology: Charting Your Course for Success On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, we dive into the world of radiology and medical imaging and its various modalities. Our speaker shares her experience working in cancer research and details the importance of staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field. …
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Building a Cardiac CT Program: Brian Ghoshhajra (Part 2)
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Dr. Brian Ghoshhajra, president of SCCT and director of CV imaging at MGH, joins hosts Praveen Ranganath and Alastair Moss to discuss the nuances of building an emergency department coronary CTA program with specific insights and experiences from MGH. Tune in and enjoy! Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit The SCCT Starter K…
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Getting An MRI After A Car Accident On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, we dive into the importance of building rapport and having a positive attitude in the radiology industry. My guest Sri shares her experience of having a MRI and how self-talk and building a friendship with their MRI technologist helped her get through it. We also …
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Breaking the Cycle of Poor Leadership in the Radiology Industry
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Breaking the Cycle of Poor Leadership in the Radiology Industry On this episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, the hosts discuss leadership and the importance of learning from mistakes to become a better supervisor. The episode concludes with advice for young techs entering the industry and the importance of being deliberate and conscious in gro…
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What Is It Like Growing Up With Scoliosis Today, they are joined by a remarkable guest, Stephanie, who will share her inspiring journey growing up with scoliosis. Stephanie's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as she navigated the challenges of scoliosis throughout her childhood. From the moment of diagnosis to undergoing various…
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Empowering Mammogram Stories: Navigating Breast Health & MRI Experiences
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Empowering Mammogram Stories: Navigating Breast Health & MRI Experiences Welcome to this special episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, where we sit down with Keosha Jones, the owner of Pink Productivity Coaching, to talk about her experience getting a mammogram after her doctor found a lump in her breast. Keosha shares her personal journey of t…
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Building a Cardiac CT Program: Brian Ghoshhajra (Part 1)
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Dr. Brian Ghoshhajra, president of SCCT and director of CV imaging at MGH, joins hosts Praveen Ranganath and Alastair Moss to discuss the nuances of building an emergency department coronary CTA program with specific insights and experiences from MGH. Tune in and enjoy! Start your cardiac CT service efficiently | SCCT Starter Kit The SCCT Starter K…
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What Is Scoliosis? Be sure to subscribe and turn on your notifications for the full episodes coming next week! Listen to the Full Episode here Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Thanks for listening to this episode on A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast! If you enjoyed this show, please leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platfor…
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Breast Lumps! Scary Find for Women Under 30 Keosha Jones has had to worry about breast lumps and has had to have a mammogram in her early 20's. She shares her experience with having mammograms, the fear of the results, and what to expect. Be sure to subscribe and turn on your notifications for the full episodes coming next week! Full Episode click …
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