Ep. 499 Tips and Tricks for Techs in the OBL with Lake Odom

BackTable Vascular & Interventional

IR technologists are a valuable part of the interventional team due to their technical expertise and hands-on contributions to patient and provider safety. Lake Odom, a seasoned IR tech with over 14 years of experience, sits down with host Dr. Ally Baheti to share his wisdom from his time in hospital-based and outpatient care settings.

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This podcast is supported by:

RADPAD® Radiation Protection

https://www.radpad.com/

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SYNPOSIS

Lake begins by describing his unconventional career path, the importance of passion in profession, and how he started his consulting businesses: IR Tech Tips and Image Guided Consultants. Lake also speaks on transitioning from the hospital to the outpatient-based lab (OBL) setting, and highlights key aspects of the tech’s role, including inventory management, patient workflow, and building efficient systems. The significance of understanding the financial intricacies within OBLs, common inefficiencies, and strategies to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork are also discussed. The episode provides valuable insights for IR technologists and other professionals seeking to improve their practices and operate at maximum potential.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

06:55 - Image Guided Consultants

12:07 - Improving Practice Efficiency

17:51 - Daily IR Tech Responsibilities

20:56 - Inventory Management and Preparedness

28:03 - Building Trust and Credibility

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RESOURCES

BackTable Ep. 130- Technologist Training & Retention with Andrew Struchen and Alisha Hawrylack: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/130/technologist-training-retention

Image Guided Consultants:

https://igsconsults.com/

IR Tech Tips Course:

https://irtechtips.teachable.com/