CT Technologist United States

What does a CT Technologist do?

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What the job involves

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare team members.

Summed up from 30 recent CT Technologist job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Computed Tomography 4 in 10 postings
  • Radiologic Technologist 2 in 10 postings
  • Radiation Safety 2 in 10 postings
  • PACS 2 in 10 postings
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • ARRT 8 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
  • State License 1 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • CNMT Certification 1 in 25 postings
  • Radiology License 1 in 25 postings
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification 1 in 30 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 15 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 55 postings

Typical ask: 1 year.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 5 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 4 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

4,225 open CT Technologist jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $88,300 a year (most between $82k and $103k). See the full salary breakdown

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