Boom pump operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between boom pump 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 a boom pump 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 $38,225 average annual salary of a boom pump operator.

The top three skills for a boom pump operator include CDL, construction sites and . The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Boom pump operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Boom Pump Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$38,225	$38,859
Hourly rate	$18.38	$18.68
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	29,782	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	41	44
Years of experience	2	12

Boom pump operator vs certified medical technician salary

Boom pump operators and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Boom Pump Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$38,225	$38,859
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $56,000	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 boom pump operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Boom Pump Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Sociology	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Boom pump operator vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between boom pump operators' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Boom Pump Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	41	44
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 2.3% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	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 boom pump operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Boom pump operator example responsibilities.

Manage HDD drilling unit, logging permit, transportation and laboratory analysis.
Plan and execute rig up and rig down procedures.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Handle preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.

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.

Boom pump operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common boom pump operator skills

CDL, 62%
Construction Sites, 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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Updated January 8, 2025

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