CT Technologist vs Surgical Technologist
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
Surgical Technologist
$68,400 typical, a year
Most Surgical Technologists earn $58,200 to $79,900 a year.
From 544 postings that list pay
5,754 open jobs now
CT Technologists typically earn about $19,900 more a year than Surgical Technologists.
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
Surgical Technologist
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
- Prepare the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Assist with patient positioning, transport, and draping.
- Perform accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and needles.
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
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
Surgical Technologist
Asked for in both
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
More common in Surgical Technologist postings
- Aseptic Techniques 2 in 10 postings
- Aseptic Field 1 in 10 postings
- Surgical Instrument Preparation 1 in 10 postings
- Surgical Assisting 1 in 10 postings
- Operating Room Instrumentation 1 in 10 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
Surgical Technologist
- Tech in Surgery-Certified 5 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 4 in 10 postings
- NBSTSA Certification 2 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
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologist
North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterPay not stated Harrison, AR 72601Medical TerminologyBasic Life SupportAnatomyObstetricsPhysiology +8CVOR Surgical Tech 2
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPay not stated Portsmouth, OH OnsiteMedical TerminologyBasic Life SupportCardiopulmonary BypassRegistered NurseOpen Heart SurgerySurgical Technician, Certified - Per Diem
Sutter Health$36.83 - $51.55/hr Employer statedSanta Barbara, California, United States of AmericaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMedical TerminologyAnatomyMicrosoft Office +4
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