CT Technologist vs Veterinary 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
Veterinary Technician
$54,800 typical, a year
Most Veterinary Technicians earn $47,800 to $62,400 a year.
From 2,126 postings that list pay
3,870 open jobs now
CT Technologists typically earn about $33,500 more a year than Veterinary 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
Veterinary Technician
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform venipuncture, collect and run laboratory samples, and take diagnostic radiographs.
- Monitor patients under anesthesia and support surgical preparation and recovery.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments to patients.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates with the medical team.
- Provide compassionate client communication and discharge education.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
CT Technologist
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
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
- Radiography 1 in 10 postings
Veterinary Technician
More common in Veterinary Technician postings
- Anesthesia 5 in 10 postings
- Venipuncture 2 in 10 postings
- Triage 1 in 10 postings
- Specimen Collection 1 in 10 postings
- Preventive Care 1 in 10 postings
- Electronic Medical Records 1 in 10 postings
- Endoscopy 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
Veterinary Technician
- Licensed Veterinary Technician 8 in 10 postings
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia/Analgesia 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
Veterinary Technician
- Pay not stated Columbus, Ohio, United StatesEndoscopyCentral LinesImagingUltrasoundCPR Certification +4
- Pay not stated Midlothian, Virginia, United StatesEndoscopyCentral LinesImagingUltrasoundCPR Certification +2
- $30.25 - $44/hr Employer statedSan Jose, California, United StatesPhlebotomyVeterinary License
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