Computed tomography technologist vs mammographer

The differences between computed tomography 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 computed tomography technologist and a mammographer. Additionally, a computed tomography technologist has an average salary of $60,749, which is higher than the $59,730 average annual salary of a mammographer.

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

Computed tomography technologist vs mammographer overview

	Computed Tomography Technologist	Mammographer
Yearly salary	$60,749	$59,730
Hourly rate	$29.21	$28.72
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	51,721	2,805
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	Associate Degree, 71%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Computed tomography technologist vs mammographer salary

Computed tomography technologists and mammographers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computed Tomography Technologist	Mammographer
Average salary	$60,749	$59,730
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $106,000	Between $28,000 And $125,000
Highest paying City	Oakland, CA	-
Highest paying state	Hawaii	-
Best paying company	Philips Medical Systems	-
Best paying industry	Health Care	-

Differences between computed tomography technologist and mammographer education

There are a few differences between a computed tomography technologist and a mammographer in terms of educational background:

	Computed Tomography Technologist	Mammographer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	Associate Degree, 71%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	Texas A&M University	Texas A&M University

Computed tomography technologist vs mammographer demographics

Here are the differences between computed tomography technologists' and mammographers' demographics:

	Computed Tomography Technologist	Mammographer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 39.9% Female, 60.1%	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 computed tomography technologist and mammographer duties and responsibilities

Computed tomography technologist example responsibilities.

Achieve professional certification from the ARRT in the modality of compute tomography.
Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Start iv's, use epic and IMPAX.
Qualify ACLS and BLS provider.
Assist surgery department when needing intra-operative ultrasound.
Maintain QA records daily and monthly.

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.

Computed tomography technologist vs mammographer skills

Common computed tomography technologist skills

Patients, 23%
CT, 16%
ARRT, 11%
CPR, 8%
Power Injectors, 5%
Patient History, 3%

Common mammographer skills

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

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