CT Technologist vs EKG Technician
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Pay
CT Technologist
$88,300 typical, a year
Most CT Technologists earn $82,200 to $102,600 a year.
From 424 postings that list pay
4,225 open jobs now
EKG Technician
$49,000 typical, a year
Most EKG Technicians earn $43,400 to $53,500 a year.
From 67 postings that list pay
930 open jobs now
CT Technologists typically earn about $39,300 more a year than EKG Technicians.
What each one does
CT Technologist
- Perform CT scans according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Prepare and position patients for CT procedures.
- Administer contrast media to patients as ordered.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Process and transmit images to the PACS system.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and records.
Summed up from 30 job postings
EKG Technician
- Perform electrocardiography exams on inpatients and outpatients.
- Observe cardiac monitors and identify changes in patient heart rhythms.
- Apply and remove Holter and event monitors on patients.
- Prepare patient chest areas for accurate EKG tracings.
- Maintain monitoring equipment in clean and working condition.
- Run cardiac rhythm strips and document findings in patient charts.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
CT Technologist
Asked for in both
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
More common in CT Technologist postings
- CT Technologist 8 in 10 postings
- Computed Tomography 4 in 10 postings
- Radiation Safety 2 in 10 postings
- Radiologic Technologist 2 in 10 postings
- PACS 2 in 10 postings
- Radiography 1 in 10 postings
EKG Technician
Asked for in both
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
More common in EKG Technician postings
- Cardiac Monitoring 7 in 10 postings
- Electrocardiography (EKG) 4 in 10 postings
- Medical Terminology 2 in 10 postings
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis 1 in 10 postings
- Patient Monitoring 1 in 15 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 15 postings
- Patient Safety 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
CT Technologist
- ARRT 8 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
EKG Technician
- Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
Open jobs
CT Technologist
CT Technologist - Full Time - Night Shift
ApplicantpoolPay not stated Clinton, NC 28328, United StatesARRTPatient SafetyRadiologic TechnologistCT TechnologistCT Technologist
Reid HealthPay not stated Reid Health Inpatient RadiologyARRTComputed TomographyCPR CertificationRadiation SafetyVenipuncture +8Multi Crossed Trained CT Tech
Health FirstPay not stated Melbourne, Florida, United StatesMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointBasic Life SupportARRT +8
EKG Technician
- $17.25 - $24.12/hr Employer statedSouth Hill, VACardiac Rhythm AnalysisCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Basic Life Support
Cardiac Device Technician - Cardiology
Providence SewardPay not stated Santa Rosa, CA, United States OnsitePacemakersCardiac Device ManagementCardiovascular Invasive Specialist
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