Cat scan technologist vs mammographer

The differences between cat scan technologists and mammographers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a cat scan technologist and a mammographer. Additionally, a cat scan technologist has an average salary of $61,874, which is higher than the $59,730 average annual salary of a mammographer.

The top three skills for a cat scan technologist include patients, CT and ARRT. The most important skills for a mammographer are patients, ARRT, and patient care.

Cat scan technologist vs mammographer overview

	Cat Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Yearly salary	$61,874	$59,730
Hourly rate	$29.75	$28.72
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	51,880	2,805
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 63%	Associate Degree, 71%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Cat scan technologist vs mammographer salary

Cat scan technologists and mammographers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cat Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Average salary	$61,874	$59,730
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $109,000	Between $28,000 And $125,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between cat scan technologist and mammographer education

There are a few differences between a cat scan technologist and a mammographer in terms of educational background:

	Cat Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 63%	Associate Degree, 71%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	Texas A&M University	Texas A&M University

Cat scan technologist vs mammographer demographics

Here are the differences between cat scan technologists' and mammographers' demographics:

	Cat Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 46.4% Female, 53.6%	Male, 2.8% Female, 97.2%
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 cat scan technologist and mammographer duties and responsibilities

Cat scan technologist example responsibilities.

Manage orders and workflow with GE Centricity RIS and Cerner software.
Perform QC and QA duties.
Order all supplies, independently perform all MRI procedures.
Use of PACS system as well as digital processors.
Document all calibrations and log them in the QA log book.
Follow OSHA safety regulations, HIPAA as well as CDC protocols.

Mammographer example responsibilities.

Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
General radiography, EKG, scheduling, insurance verification, and diagnostic testing authorizations.
Used CR and DR general radiography equipment.
Perform mammography with FFDM on PACS and RIS computer systems.
Ensure department are in compliance with all MQSA requirements and receive ACR accreditation.
Perform general, trauma, and surgery radiography alone and as a team.

Cat scan technologist vs mammographer skills

Common cat scan technologist skills

Patients, 17%
CT, 14%
ARRT, 10%
Radiology, 9%
Ct Scan, 5%
Cat Scan, 5%

Common mammographer skills

Patients, 21%
ARRT, 11%
Patient Care, 11%
Radiology, 8%
Pacs, 5%
Customer Service, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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