Radiography technician vs staff technologist

The differences between radiography technicians and staff 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 staff technologist. Additionally, a staff technologist has an average salary of $57,587, 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 staff technologist are C++, diagnostic radiology, and patient care.

Radiography technician vs staff technologist overview

	Radiography Technician	Staff Technologist
Yearly salary	$56,665	$57,587
Hourly rate	$27.24	$27.69
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	29,750	123,142
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Radiography technician vs staff technologist salary

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

	Radiography Technician	Staff Technologist
Average salary	$56,665	$57,587
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $109,000	Between $33,000 And $99,000
Highest paying City	-	Menlo Park, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	VMware
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between radiography technician and staff technologist education

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

	Radiography Technician	Staff Technologist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 44%
Most common major	Military Technology	Medical Technician
Most common college	University of Southern California	Texas A&M University

Radiography technician vs staff technologist demographics

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

	Radiography Technician	Staff Technologist
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 40.7% Female, 59.3%	Male, 54.1% Female, 45.9%
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 staff 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.

Staff technologist example responsibilities.

Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
Assist in RF design and development.
Used Jmeter to test API and their functionality.
Train in MRI procedures and perform exams under the direction of a physician.
Perform electrical and environmental test on analog, digital and RF devices per program requirements.
Focus on the principles of ALARA, delivering excellent patient care, and performing high quality examinations

Radiography technician vs staff technologist skills

Common radiography technician skills

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

Common staff technologist skills

C++, 10%
Diagnostic Radiology, 6%
Patient Care, 6%
Windows, 5%
R, 5%
MRI, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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