But the following web site said CT Scan Tech make $48000-$52000.

http://www.medtravelers.com/ct-technologist.aspx

I do want my son to change his major from Marketing to a Medical Technologist. I have to convince him to do so.

The job market for Ultrasound Tech seems to be saturated. Do you think so?

The CT technology and MRI technology might go to a new technique, in one machine which contains both CT and MRI.
****************** http://www.careerplanner.com/Job-Outlook/Radiologic-Technologists-and-Technicians.cfm

Job prospects. In addition to job growth, job openings also will arise from the need to replace technologists who leave the occupation. Radiologic technologists are willing to relocate and who also are experienced in more than one diagnostic imaging procedure—such as CT, MR, and mammography—will have the best employment opportunities as employers seek to control costs by using multi-credentialed employees.

CT is becoming a frontline diagnosis tool. Instead of taking x rays to decide whether a CT is needed, as was the practice before, it is often the first choice for imaging because of its accuracy. MR also is increasing in frequency of use. Technologists with credentialing in either of these specialties will be very marketable to employers.

Job Demand Forecast
Projections data from the National Employment Matrix Occupational title SOC Code Employment, 2006 Projected
employment,
2016 Change, 2006-16 Detailed statistics
Number Percent
Radiologic technologists and technicians
29-2034 196,000 226,000 30,000 15 PDF zipped XLS
NOTE: Data in this table are rounded. See the discussion of the employment projections table in the Handbook introductory chapter on Occupational Information Included in the Handbook.




Earnings / Compensation
Median annual earnings of radiologic technologists were $48,170 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $39,840 and $57,940. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $32,750, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $68,920. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of radiologic technologists in 2006 were:



Medical and diagnostic laboratories $51,280
General medical and surgical hospitals 48,830
Offices of physicians 45,500



Related Occupations
Radiologic technologists operate sophisticated equipment to help physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners diagnose and treat patients. Workers in related occupations include cardiovascular technologists and technicians, clinical laboratory technologists and technicians, diagnostic medical sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, and respiratory therapists.

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• 我觉得那种网站的数据从来就不准。医疗行业和IT业不大一样 -ctech- ♂ (243 bytes) () 03/12/2009 postreply 08:46:13

• 回复：我觉得那种网站的数据从来就不准。医疗行业和IT业不大一样 -qiuqiu04- ♀ (126 bytes) () 03/12/2009 postreply 08:58:38

• 我们有一个CT TECH,其实是有JD学位，但是好像他 -ctech- ♂ (297 bytes) () 03/12/2009 postreply 09:07:24

• 您说改行学一两年的 X光，也能当 CT Scan Tech? 这种很低的教育水准也有钱途吗? -qiuqiu04- ♀ (93 bytes) () 03/12/2009 postreply 18:05:20

• you are wrong, in USA, AMERICAN BUSINESS is BUSINESS -ctech- ♂ (2783 bytes) () 03/12/2009 postreply 19:11:20

• Thanks. -qiuqiu04- ♀ (0 bytes) () 03/12/2009 postreply 21:04:29