Pretty Pictures Shortest Time with Rob Cloutier
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- In this episode of Zone 3 Podcast Reggie and Robert discuss training new MRI technologists. Rob Cloutier, a well-known MRI Educator, discusses his approach to training technologists, focusing on understanding the 'why' behind MRI instead of just memorizing protocols. He talks about the importance of teaching MRI concepts in simple, easy-to-understand ways using analogies and stories. The key takeaways are to focus on the fundamentals like coverage, angles, phase direction, and assessing for motion and wrap. Rob emphasizes empowering technologists to think critically instead of being 'button pushers' who blindly follow protocols. He shares real examples of problem-solving on cases and talks about the importance of communication, efficiency, and attention to detail in producing quality diagnostic images.
Highlights
00:00:02 Introduction
Rob is a guest on Reggie and Robert's podcast to discuss training MRI technologists. He takes a different approach focused on understanding concepts instead of memorizing protocols. Some graduates from his program were recently hired where Reggie and Robert work.
00:06:17 Teaching the Fundamentals
Rob teaches the fundamentals of coverage, angles, phase direction, and assessing for motion and wrap. He wants students to understand the reasons behind techniques instead of blindly following protocols. His goal is to empower technologists to think critically and not just be 'button pushers'.
00:59:51 Communicating Expectations
Rob emphasizes the importance of communication in setting expectations for patients about scan duration, table position, etc. This helps reduce patient anxiety. Clear communication also builds trust between technologists and radiologists regarding protocol modifications.
00:53:37 Efficiency and Quality
Going faster does not mean sacrificing quality - efficient exams allow more time for patient communication and comfort. Rob aims for 'pretty pictures in the shortest time' - quality images for rads in efficient exams for patients.
01:02:08 Problem Solving
Rob shares real case examples like modifying protocols for large patients, metal implants, and motion artifacts. He demonstrates critical thinking to balance rad and patient needs.
01:13:08 Advice for Technologists
Rob advises new techs to be honest about skills gaps and open to learning by reading reports, practicing scans, and understanding the reasons behind techniques. The goal is to gain knowledge and confidence.
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I hope Rob writes a book on his method of teaching!
This was a really good episode. You can tell who has different perspectives on MR. I appreciate both.
Thank you guys and especial thanks to Rob Cloutier. Great episode.
Excellent conversation.
I think while discussing the factors determining image quality, contrast resolution would be another main contributer to discuss alongwith spatial resolution, fat elimination and phase smearing.
Love Rob! Excited for this episode!
Another great podcast! Thank you for your education as always.
Always amped with Rob as a guest!
Thank you this is just an excellent pod cast, really made me think of who I am as a technologist. Really want to be that expert 😊 Also made me think about who I work for and what environment I have learned in. 🤔
I watched an MRA of the chest and the magnet didn't have any protocols saved. I m glad I was watching because it was so far over my head.
you can go to MRI Master and find protocols for this. and any scan, actually.
@anniesshenanigans3815 I looked and it wasn't there. That was the first spot I checked. Necks there but not chest. Unless this scan goes by another name.
Great podcast
I agree with Robert about the PA phase. If you have that option. I can see it making a difference. Same reason we can scan sternums PA; reduce motion.
How do you know what an optimal pixel size is for each sequence?
I really enjoy this podcast and love what you are doing but just a pointer please try to refrain from going too off topic. It really takes away from the knowledge your guests are trying to share with us, overall love the podcast but it could use some cleaning up.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback. We are always looking to improve the content no matter how bad our ADHD is. 😅💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏼
@@Zone3Podcast lol I actually love that you guys are having fun and spreading good knowledge.
@4:20 so these companies aren't asking about claustrophobia??
You are forgetting Ordering provider as a customer. Especially pre/post surgical.
Good point. That can be considered the Radiologist's Customer. Which makes it our customer too. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏼💯🙏🏾
@@Zone3Podcast one of your best pod casts.
Siemens "special" fat sat is "SPAIR"
well this is a problem as a newbie, there's a place that I can work (trailer MRI chiropractic) that i can play with it but they don't do pretty much nothing (c-t-l, maybe an extremity) and there's one of the best hospitals that I'll be exposed to EVERYTHING but guess what, those protocols ARE NEVER TO BE TOUCHED!!! soooo....🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
adiabatic rf pulse
SPAIR in philips
Thank you.
" they are hiring people straight out of school " so it was WRONG for them to do that? can you elaborate on that? because where the hell is a person straight out of school learn the real deal IF every place will tell you they need a tech with experience???
Please remove the dinging noises from your videos, it’s the exact same noise as getting a message on my iPad…
whats the little s? lol
Yes too long!