Asphalt roller operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between asphalt roller operators and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become an asphalt roller operator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, an asphalt roller operator has an average salary of $45,419, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for an asphalt roller operator include asphalt, construction sites and loaders. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Asphalt roller operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Asphalt Roller Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$45,419	$38,859
Hourly rate	$21.84	$18.68
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	26,920	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	2	12

Asphalt roller operator vs certified medical technician salary

Asphalt roller operators and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Asphalt Roller Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$45,419	$38,859
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $82,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between asphalt roller operator and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between an asphalt roller operator and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Asphalt Roller Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Asphalt roller operator vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between asphalt roller operators' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Asphalt Roller Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.3% Female, 19.7%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 0.9% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 15.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 10.0% White, 53.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between asphalt roller operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Asphalt roller operator example responsibilities.

Operate other machine such as loaders, dump trucks.
Break up old concrete or pavement, using picks and shovels.
Operate other machines such as loaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
Grade, measure and compact asphalt independently with heavy equipment.
Crane operator, Bidwell paving machine operator and setup.

Certified medical technician example responsibilities.

Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work area.
Administer medications to patients according to their medication record as scheduled, as needed according to physician orders.
Perform laboratory test and procedures in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology, and bacteriology.
Perform first aid and apply CPR when necessary.
Perform first aid or CPR during medical emergencies until paramedics arrive.
Assist the residents in their ADL needs and prepare their meals.

Asphalt roller operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common asphalt roller operator skills

Asphalt, 59%
Construction Sites, 11%
Loaders, 9%
Hand Tools, 9%
Grade Specifications, 3%
String Line, 3%

Common certified medical technician skills

Patients, 17%
Vital Signs, 12%
CPR, 8%
Administer Medications, 7%
Resident Care, 6%
HIPAA, 6%

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