Lead ct technologist vs cat scan technologist

The differences between lead ct technologists and cat scan 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 lead ct technologist and a cat scan technologist. Additionally, a lead ct technologist has an average salary of $78,667, which is higher than the $61,874 average annual salary of a cat scan technologist.

The top three skills for a lead ct technologist include patients, ARRT and radiology. The most important skills for a cat scan technologist are patients, CT, and ARRT.

Lead ct technologist vs cat scan technologist overview

	Lead CT Technologist	Cat Scan Technologist
Yearly salary	$78,667	$61,874
Hourly rate	$37.82	$29.75
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	48,111	51,880
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 61%	Associate Degree, 63%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Lead ct technologist vs cat scan technologist salary

Lead ct technologists and cat scan technologists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead CT Technologist	Cat Scan Technologist
Average salary	$78,667	$61,874
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $140,000	Between $34,000 And $109,000
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Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between lead ct technologist and cat scan technologist education

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

	Lead CT Technologist	Cat Scan Technologist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 61%	Associate Degree, 63%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	Northwestern University	Texas A&M University

Lead ct technologist vs cat scan technologist demographics

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

	Lead CT Technologist	Cat Scan Technologist
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 46.9% Female, 53.1%	Male, 46.4% Female, 53.6%
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 lead ct technologist and cat scan technologist duties and responsibilities

Lead ct technologist example responsibilities.

Manage ACR accreditation compliance process.
Assist in PACS deployment within the department.
Serve as director and PACS administrator on an as needed basis
Monitor department to ensure safety of patients and staff and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Advise ER physicians in choosing the accurate diagnostic examinations for their patients and assist radiologists with clinical procedures.
Perform a variety of technical proceduresthat will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to supplyprescribe ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.

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.

Lead ct technologist vs cat scan technologist skills

Common lead ct technologist skills

Patients, 23%
ARRT, 12%
Radiology, 12%
CPR, 6%
Ct Scan, 4%
IV, 4%

Common cat scan technologist skills

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

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