Bookmobile librarian vs certified medical technician

The differences between bookmobile librarians 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 a bookmobile librarian, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a bookmobile librarian has an average salary of $51,608, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a bookmobile librarian include library services, collection development and . The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Bookmobile librarian vs certified medical technician overview

	Bookmobile Librarian	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$51,608	$38,859
Hourly rate	$24.81	$18.68
Growth rate	6%	5%
Number of jobs	964	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	2	12

Bookmobile librarian vs certified medical technician salary

Bookmobile librarians and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bookmobile Librarian	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$51,608	$38,859
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $75,000	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 bookmobile librarian and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a bookmobile librarian and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Bookmobile Librarian	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Library Science	Nursing
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	University of Connecticut

Bookmobile librarian vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between bookmobile librarians' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Bookmobile Librarian	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 20.0% Female, 80.0%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.5% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 81.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	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	16%	8%

Differences between bookmobile librarian and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Bookmobile librarian example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency cataloging electronic materials (audio records, video recordings, and streaming video) and continuing resources/serials.
Provide opportunities for students to use the library for class-relate research, individual investigation, independent reading, and personal inquiry.
Redesign and repair periodical and CD-ROM/DVD center at no cost.

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.

Bookmobile librarian vs certified medical technician skills

Common bookmobile librarian skills

Library Services, 62%
Collection Development, 38%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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