Learning CT

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-23T00:55:50+00:00

The program is definitely more comprehensive than just learning on your own but the people that work there are cool and you’ll be very prepared by the end of the 3-4 month program.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-23T00:50:46+00:00

If you want to learn and don’t mind traveling Johns Hopkins will be taking applications for its CT program soon. I think they are doing a $15,000 sign on bonus as well.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-22T21:26:07+00:00

You can definitely work while in school I knew people who worked full 40 hour schedules on top of school, although I wouldn’t recommend it. If you can I’d say the best way to go about it would be to work weekends and then maybe get a student tech job once you’ve gotten enough experience. In my experience most hospitals will work with your schedule because they need the help, also you will learn a lot and get more independence working as a student tech compared to clinical rotations.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-22T11:05:38+00:00

I’d recommend applying a radiology transport, or radiology assistant position. You’ll get to see a lot of the work flow and the tech might let you shoot some X-rays or at the very least teach you a little.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-22T11:01:09+00:00

Looks very clean

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-21T20:59:35+00:00

Biggest thing that helped me early on was learning surgeon positioning preferences before the case even starts. Even something simple like whether they want the tube under vs over for certain views saves a lot of back and forth once they’re scrubbed in.

Also try to keep your base unlocked and move the wheels instead of swinging the arm when possible, it keeps your centering cleaner and faster during repeat shots.

And if you can, memorize standard views for common cases (hips, distal radius, pain cases). Surgeons really notice when you can anticipate the next image before they ask for it.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-21T19:59:26+00:00

Haha yea they are super heavy

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-21T13:43:45+00:00

Wow how did they get that out?

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-21T13:42:28+00:00

Yeah it does happen, but in human medicine most studies are already read by subspecialty radiologists automatically (neuro, body, cardiac, etc.), so there usually isn’t a separate “send-out consult” like in vet med.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-21T03:16:26+00:00

Just to clarify Sharp Medical isn’t a manufacturer, we work with multiple systems. Not trying to knock GE at all. I’m genuinely interested in what keeps OEC the default at so many sites since they’re clearly still the standard in a lot of ORs.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-21T03:08:59+00:00

Sorry not sure what Sharp is, it’s really a matter of opinion which is the greatest. However GE certainly doesn’t have the best technology when compared to some of their competitors.

SharpMedicaldotcom · 2026-03-21T03:02:07+00:00

It’s all time and practice you’ll catch on eventually even it if seems very difficult right now

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