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CT Professional Survey

  

The following survey was used to help research what activities/information about CAT Scan would current technologists like to share with other healthcare professionals.  Their answers were then used to develop the FAQ brochure as well as the information included on the poster board displays.

Below each question are a few of the responses that were given by CT Technologists who were surveyed.

CAT Scan Questionnaire
 
Please consider each question and answer as honestly as you can.  The results will be used to formulate a brochure to be distributed to healthcare workers in other areas outside of the radiology department.  This is being done in an effort to educate other healthcare professionals so they better understand what happens in the CAT Scan department.
 
 
1. What do you think is the most common misconception other healthcare workers have about CAT Scan? 
   -that CT Techs are "button pushers" and the job requires very little education
    - that CT exams give less radiation dose to the patients than traditional x-ray exams
    - that CT exams can be done portably
    

  

2. What is the most common error made in ordering exams that you think is the most dangerous to the patient?

     - not knowing when to order oral/IV contrast

    - not clarifying orders with the ordering physician and just randomly selecting an exam to order

    - not checking for contraindications such as allergies or poor renal function before ordering contrast

  

  

3. What would you tell a student who is interested in training to be a CAT Scan tech?

    - this is an exciting job because you never know what your day will be like

    - be prepared, anything can happen on any given day

    - learn your anatomy and always be ready to learn new technology

    - this can be a very hectic and physically demanding job

  

 

4. What do you wish other healthcare professionals (nurses, doctor's office professionals, physicians, etc.) would tell their patients before the patients come in for their exam?

     -tell patients how approximately how long their exam will take

    - let patients know it may be necessary to have blood work done, they may have to drink oral contrast, and they may need an IV started for contrast exams

    - that the office will call with results to routine studies and results will not be given at the time of the exam

    - make sure the patient knows why they are having the exam done and why it is important to complete the proper prep for each exam

 

 

 

 

 

    
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