Radiography technician vs cat scan technologist

The differences between radiography technicians 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 radiography technician and a cat scan technologist. Additionally, a cat scan technologist has an average salary of $61,874, which is higher than the $56,665 average annual salary of a radiography technician.

The top three skills for a radiography technician include patients, ARRT and radiographic images. The most important skills for a cat scan technologist are patients, CT, and ARRT.

Radiography technician vs cat scan technologist overview

	Radiography Technician	Cat Scan Technologist
Yearly salary	$56,665	$61,874
Hourly rate	$27.24	$29.75
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	29,750	51,880
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	Associate Degree, 63%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Radiography technician vs cat scan technologist salary

Radiography technicians and cat scan technologists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Radiography Technician	Cat Scan Technologist
Average salary	$56,665	$61,874
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $109,000	Between $34,000 And $109,000
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Differences between radiography technician and cat scan technologist education

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

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

Radiography technician vs cat scan technologist demographics

Here are the differences between radiography technicians' and cat scan technologists' demographics:

	Radiography Technician	Cat Scan Technologist
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 40.7% Female, 59.3%	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 radiography technician and cat scan technologist duties and responsibilities

Radiography technician example responsibilities.

Manage imaging databases and relate processes including image file compression and EMR implementations.
Used OEC c-arm, used PACS, CR and teleradiography.
Operate GE c-arm to assist doctors with orthopedic, vascular, and pain management surgery in the operating room.
Perform diagnostic imaging during nerve block and surgical procedures in outpatient surgery center.
Conform to the principles of ALARA.
Schedule MRI's and obtain accurate medical information prior to the procedure.

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.

Radiography technician vs cat scan technologist skills

Common radiography technician skills

Patients, 49%
ARRT, 28%
Radiographic Images, 3%
Radiographic Equipment, 3%
Surgery, 2%
Radiographic Procedures, 2%

Common cat scan technologist skills

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

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