3d technologist vs pet/ct technologist

The differences between 3d technologists and pet/ct technologists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a 3d technologist and a pet/ct technologist. Additionally, a pet/ct technologist has an average salary of $63,923, which is higher than the $57,830 average annual salary of a 3d technologist.

The top three skills for a 3d technologist include autocad, BIM and . The most important skills for a pet/ct technologist are PET, patients, and radiology.

3d technologist vs pet/ct technologist overview

	3D Technologist	Pet/Ct Technologist
Yearly salary	$57,830	$63,923
Hourly rate	$27.80	$30.73
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	46,501	69,241
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

3d technologist vs pet/ct technologist salary

3d technologists and pet/ct technologists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	3D Technologist	Pet/Ct Technologist
Average salary	$57,830	$63,923
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $123,000	Between $30,000 And $135,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between 3d technologist and pet/ct technologist education

There are a few differences between a 3d technologist and a pet/ct technologist in terms of educational background:

	3D Technologist	Pet/Ct Technologist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Drafting And Design	Nuclear And Industrial Radiologic Technologies
Most common college	Cornell University	Texas A&M University

3d technologist vs pet/ct technologist demographics

Here are the differences between 3d technologists' and pet/ct technologists' demographics:

	3D Technologist	Pet/Ct Technologist
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 61.9% Female, 38.1%	Male, 40.3% Female, 59.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 6.0% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 5.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 6.0% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between 3d technologist and pet/ct technologist duties and responsibilities

3d technologist example responsibilities.

Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
Construct and model 3D files for GPS grading equipment.
Maintain adequate dose for each exam, and follow ALARA principle.
Prepare supply of radiopharmaceuticals for patient use and perform quality control on the hot lab equipment.
Perform general nuclear medicine procedures including bone, thyroid, renal, lung and gallbladder scans, etc.
Assist in surgical cases in general, orthopedics, gyn, podiatry with limit training in vascular and robotic assist surgeries.

Pet/ct technologist example responsibilities.

Manage orders and workflow with GE Centricity RIS and Cerner software.
Adhere to ALARA protocol and site protocol.
Assist in ACR application process for accreditation.
Complete ACR accreditation process for various contract sites.
Key contributor of training staff on new PACS system and EHR.
Reconstruct FW radiology's imaging process for order physicians, by eliminating films and pushing for CD's.

3d technologist vs pet/ct technologist skills

Common 3d technologist skills

Autocad, 79%
BIM, 21%

Common pet/ct technologist skills

PET, 24%
Patients, 16%
Radiology, 7%
Radiation Safety, 7%
Patient Safety, 6%
Tomography, 5%

3D Technologist vs. similar jobs

3D Technologist related careers

3D Technologist related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Industry
3D Technologist
3D Technologist vs Pet/Ct Technologist

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse healthcare practitioner and technical jobs