Radiographer, mammographer vs cat scan technologist

The differences between radiographers, mammographer 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 radiographer, mammographer and a cat scan technologist. Additionally, a cat scan technologist has an average salary of $61,874, which is higher than the $60,150 average annual salary of a radiographer, mammographer.

The top three skills for a radiographer, mammographer include diagnostic procedures, radiology and ARRT. The most important skills for a cat scan technologist are patients, CT, and ARRT.

Radiographer, mammographer vs cat scan technologist overview

	Radiographer, Mammographer	Cat Scan Technologist
Yearly salary	$60,150	$61,874
Hourly rate	$28.92	$29.75
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	2,330	51,880
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	Associate Degree, 63%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Radiographer, mammographer vs cat scan technologist salary

Radiographers, mammographer and cat scan technologists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Radiographer, Mammographer	Cat Scan Technologist
Average salary	$60,150	$61,874
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $119,000	Between $34,000 And $109,000
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Differences between radiographer, mammographer and cat scan technologist education

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

	Radiographer, Mammographer	Cat Scan Technologist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	Associate Degree, 63%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	University of Southern California	Texas A&M University

Radiographer, mammographer vs cat scan technologist demographics

Here are the differences between radiographers, mammographer' and cat scan technologists' demographics:

	Radiographer, Mammographer	Cat Scan Technologist
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 2.4% Female, 97.6%	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 radiographer, mammographer and cat scan technologist duties and responsibilities

Radiographer, mammographer example responsibilities.

Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Complete diagnostic radiographic procedures in the radiology department of an imaging facility.
Assist with daily quality control operations under ACR guidelines as well as educating patients on breast self-examinations.
Perform screening and diagnostic mammography using Hologic digital mammography unit.

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.

Radiographer, mammographer vs cat scan technologist skills

Common radiographer, mammographer skills

Diagnostic Procedures, 12%
Radiology, 11%
ARRT, 10%
Technical Factors, 8%
Radiographic Procedures, 7%
MQSA, 7%

Common cat scan technologist skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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