In this short video, I discuss some of the differences between a Radiologic Technologist and a Radiologist. Although they sound similar, people often mistakenly use these terms interchangeably, despite their distinct roles and responsibilities.
A Radiologic Technologist generally obtains an associates degree to practice, while a Radiologist earns a doctorate.
X-ray techs (Radiologic Technologists) take the images, while doctors (Radiologists) interpret them.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average median pay of an radiologic technologist is around 76K/year as of 2023. The median pay of a radiologist is around 350k/year.
https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes291224.htm
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm
