CT Technologist vs Psychiatric Technician
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
CT Technologist
$88,300 typical, a year
Most CT Technologists earn $83,200 to $104,000 a year.
From 451 postings that list pay
4,450 open jobs now
Psychiatric Technician
$45,800 typical, a year
Most Psychiatric Technicians earn $39,500 to $48,900 a year.
From 255 postings that list pay
1,886 open jobs now
CT Technologists typically earn about $42,600 more a year than Psychiatric 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
Psychiatric Technician
- Monitor patient safety through observation and reporting.
- Document patient behaviors, vital signs, and clinical information.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups and patient education.
- Maintain a safe and structured environment for patients.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
CT Technologist
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
More common in CT Technologist postings
- ARRT 8 in 10 postings
- CT Technologist 8 in 10 postings
- Computed Tomography 4 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
- Radiation Safety 2 in 10 postings
- Radiologic Technologist 2 in 10 postings
- PACS 2 in 10 postings
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
- Radiography 1 in 10 postings
Psychiatric Technician
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 4 in 10 postings
More common in Psychiatric Technician postings
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician 3 in 10 postings
- De-escalation 2 in 10 postings
- Crisis Intervention 2 in 10 postings
- Behavioral Health 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Mental Health 2 in 10 postings
- Vital Signs 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
CT Technologist
- Pay not stated Kalamazoo-601 John St. - Bronson Methodist HospitalARRTCustomer ServiceBasic Life SupportRadiologic TechnologistComputed Tomography +1
Lead CT Technologist - Providence Imaging Center
Providence Health PlansPay not stated Anchorage, AK, United States OnsiteRadiologic TechnologistCT TechnologistCT Tech - Weekend Nights
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago$40 - $66/hr Employer statedNight shift Streeterville, Illinois, United States of AmericaMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookData EntryRadiation Safety +7
Psychiatric Technician
- Pay not stated KOUTS, IndianaCrisis InterventionBehavioral HealthTreatment PlansBehavioral Therapy
Behavioral Health Associate - 7a to 7:30p Part-Time
Health N MedicarePay not stated Fort Wayne, IN, IndianaPatient SafetyBehavioral Health Associate - 7a to 7:30p
Health N MedicarePay not stated Fort Wayne, IN, IndianaPatient SafetyBehavioral Health
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