Ct scan technologist vs mammographer

The differences between ct 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 ct scan technologist and a mammographer. Additionally, a ct scan technologist has an average salary of $60,480, which is higher than the $59,730 average annual salary of a mammographer.

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

Ct scan technologist vs mammographer overview

	CT Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Yearly salary	$60,480	$59,730
Hourly rate	$29.08	$28.72
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	66,348	2,805
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 59%	Associate Degree, 71%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Ct scan technologist vs mammographer salary

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

	CT Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Average salary	$60,480	$59,730
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $108,000	Between $28,000 And $125,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between ct scan technologist and mammographer education

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

	CT Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 59%	Associate Degree, 71%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	Texas A&M University	Texas A&M University

Ct scan technologist vs mammographer demographics

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

	CT Scan Technologist	Mammographer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 52.0% Female, 48.0%	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 ct scan technologist and mammographer duties and responsibilities

Ct scan technologist example responsibilities.

Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Impute patient demographics and exam details from RIS into PACS and archive data/images to assure exam integrity within the system.
Conduct comprehensive interviews with patients to obtain their medical history and identify any contradictions.
Perform daily QA and troubleshooting any equipment issues.
Train to use the PACS system which is used hospital-wide.
Provide assistance in diagnostic radiology when need.

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.

Ct scan technologist vs mammographer skills

Common ct scan technologist skills

Patients, 19%
Ct Scan, 15%
ARRT, 11%
Radiology, 8%
Ct-Scan, 8%
Patient Care, 7%

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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