Athletic Trainer vs Radiologic Technologist

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Pay

Athletic Trainer

$74,900 typical, a year

Most Athletic Trainers earn $63,300 to $74,900 a year.

From 232 postings that list pay

1,269 open jobs now

Athletic Trainer salaries Athletic Trainer jobs

Radiologic Technologist

$73,800 typical, a year

Most Radiologic Technologists earn $65,500 to $88,400 a year.

From 1,531 postings that list pay

12,274 open jobs now

Radiologic Technologist salaries Radiologic Technologist jobs

Typical pay is about the same for Athletic Trainers and Radiologic Technologists.

What each one does

Athletic Trainer

  • Provide immediate first aid and emergency care for injured athletes.
  • Evaluate injuries and create rehabilitation plans for injured athletes.
  • Educate athletes and teams on safe practices and injury prevention.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations and treatments.
  • Apply protective equipment and assist with casts and splints.
  • Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Radiologic Technologist

  • Perform diagnostic imaging procedures on patients using radiographic equipment.
  • Position patients correctly for imaging exams to ensure clear results.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Follow safety protocols to protect patients and staff from radiation.
  • Document procedures and imaging results accurately in medical records.
  • Monitor and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate staff.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Athletic Trainer

More common in Athletic Trainer postings

  • Athletic Training 8 in 10 postings
  • Rehabilitation 3 in 10 postings
  • Sports Medicine 1 in 10 postings
  • Emergency Care 1 in 10 postings

Radiologic Technologist

More common in Radiologic Technologist postings

  • Radiologic Technologist 7 in 10 postings
  • Radiography 2 in 10 postings
  • Radiation Safety 2 in 10 postings
  • PACS 1 in 10 postings
  • Imaging 1 in 10 postings
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Athletic Trainer

  • NATA Certification 3 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 3 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
  • State License 1 in 10 postings

Radiologic Technologist

  • ARRT 6 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification 2 in 10 postings

Open jobs

Athletic Trainer

  • Pay not stated Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
    Physical TherapyAthletic Training
    1 day ago
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  • Athletic Trainer

    Intercollegiate
    Pay not stated Washington, DC, US
    Emergency CarePhysical Therapy
    1 day ago
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  • Athletic Trainer

    Hendricks Hospital
    Pay not stated Cresco, IA
    CPR CertificationBasic Life SupportAthletic Training
    13 hours ago
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