CT Technologist vs Specimen Processor
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 $82,200 to $102,600 a year.
From 424 postings that list pay
4,225 open jobs now
Specimen Processor
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Specimen Processors earn $39,600 to $45,200 a year.
From 283 postings that list pay
1,205 open jobs now
CT Technologists typically earn about $47,700 more a year than Specimen Processors.
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
Specimen Processor
- Receive, sort, and inspect incoming specimens for proper labeling and condition.
- Enter patient and specimen information into laboratory information systems accurately.
- Prepare specimens for testing by centrifugation, aliquoting, or other methods.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues with specimen labels or data.
- Package and ship specimens to appropriate testing facilities or locations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
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
- CT Technologist 8 in 10 postings
- ARRT 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
Specimen Processor
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 6 in 10 postings
More common in Specimen Processor postings
- Data Entry 5 in 10 postings
- Specimen Processing 4 in 10 postings
- Specimen Collection 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Medical Terminology 1 in 10 postings
- Phlebotomy 1 in 10 postings
- Lab Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Laboratory Assistant 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current 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
Specimen Processor
Laboratory Assistant
Royal Life CentersPay not stated West Palm Beach, FL 33406Medical TerminologyLabelingInfection ControlSample PreparationData EntryLab Assistant
U.S. Dermatology PartnersPay not stated Bethesda-Derm Lab - Silver Spring, MD 20903Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookPathologyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Office +1Specimen Collector I
Aegis Sciences CorporationPay not stated Granbury, TX, 76048Customer ServiceHIPAA CompliancePPE UsageInsurance VerificationInsurance
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