Bindery folder operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between bindery folder operators and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a bindery folder operator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a certified medical technician has an average salary of $38,859, which is higher than the $32,513 average annual salary of a bindery folder operator.

The top three skills for a bindery folder operator include machine operation, hand tools and MBO. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Bindery folder operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Bindery Folder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$32,513	$38,859
Hourly rate	$15.63	$18.68
Growth rate	-	5%
Number of jobs	26,796	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	49	44
Years of experience	4	12

Bindery folder operator vs certified medical technician salary

Bindery folder operators and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bindery Folder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$32,513	$38,859
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $38,000	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 bindery folder operator and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a bindery folder operator and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Bindery Folder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Bindery folder operator vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between bindery folder operators' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Bindery Folder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	49	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.5% Female, 22.5%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 8.8% White, 62.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	8%	8%

Differences between bindery folder operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Bindery folder operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
operate computerize cutter, encoding and collating machines, prepare materials for shipping
Install and adjust bindery machine devices, including rounding forms, clamps, guides, rollers.

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.

Bindery folder operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common bindery folder operator skills

Machine Operation, 60%
Hand Tools, 21%
MBO, 12%
Pile, 2%
Customer Specifications, 1%
Machine Setups, 1%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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