Lead ct technologist vs mammographer

The differences between lead ct 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 lead ct technologist and a mammographer. Additionally, a lead ct technologist has an average salary of $78,667, which is higher than the $59,730 average annual salary of a mammographer.

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

Lead ct technologist vs mammographer overview

	Lead CT Technologist	Mammographer
Yearly salary	$78,667	$59,730
Hourly rate	$37.82	$28.72
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	48,111	2,805
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 61%	Associate Degree, 71%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Lead ct technologist vs mammographer salary

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

	Lead CT Technologist	Mammographer
Average salary	$78,667	$59,730
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $140,000	Between $28,000 And $125,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between lead ct technologist and mammographer education

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

	Lead CT Technologist	Mammographer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 61%	Associate Degree, 71%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	Northwestern University	Texas A&M University

Lead ct technologist vs mammographer demographics

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

	Lead CT Technologist	Mammographer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 46.9% Female, 53.1%	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 lead ct technologist and mammographer 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.

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.

Lead ct technologist vs mammographer skills

Common lead ct technologist skills

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

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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