Mammographer vs radiologic technologist assistant

The differences between mammographers and radiologic technologist assistants can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a mammographer and a radiologic technologist assistant. Additionally, a mammographer has an average salary of $59,730, which is higher than the $50,212 average annual salary of a radiologic technologist assistant.

The top three skills for a mammographer include patients, ARRT and patient care. The most important skills for a radiologic technologist assistant are patients, patient care, and vital signs.

Mammographer vs radiologic technologist assistant overview

	Mammographer	Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Yearly salary	$59,730	$50,212
Hourly rate	$28.72	$24.14
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	2,805	109,990
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	Associate Degree, 60%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Mammographer vs radiologic technologist assistant salary

Mammographers and radiologic technologist assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mammographer	Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Average salary	$59,730	$50,212
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $125,000	Between $32,000 And $77,000
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Differences between mammographer and radiologic technologist assistant education

There are a few differences between a mammographer and a radiologic technologist assistant in terms of educational background:

	Mammographer	Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	Associate Degree, 60%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	Texas A&M University	Texas A&M University

Mammographer vs radiologic technologist assistant demographics

Here are the differences between mammographers' and radiologic technologist assistants' demographics:

	Mammographer	Radiologic Technologist Assistant
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 2.8% Female, 97.2%	Male, 25.6% Female, 74.4%
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 mammographer and radiologic technologist assistant duties and responsibilities

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.

Radiologic technologist assistant example responsibilities.

Complete DEXA scans and manage DEXA files.
Perform x-ray procedures during surgery an
Assist with all x-ray and ultrasound procedures.
Use of old and new c-arm equipment.
Maintain all QC, patient information and data bases.
Instruct CPR to the community on a monthly basis which include testing.

Mammographer vs radiologic technologist assistant skills

Common mammographer skills

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

Common radiologic technologist assistant skills

Patients, 29%
Patient Care, 14%
Vital Signs, 5%
CPR, 4%
Radiologic Technologist, 4%
Exam Rooms, 4%

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