Convention services manager vs certified medical technician

The differences between convention services managers 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 convention services manager, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a convention services manager has an average salary of $51,222, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a convention services manager include convention services, audio visual and reservations. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Convention services manager vs certified medical technician overview

	Convention Services Manager	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$51,222	$38,859
Hourly rate	$24.63	$18.68
Growth rate	10%	5%
Number of jobs	120,658	164,424
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	39	44
Years of experience	4	12

Convention services manager vs certified medical technician salary

Convention services managers and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Services Manager	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$51,222	$38,859
Salary range	Between $40,000 And $65,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	California	Alaska
Best paying company	Hyatt Hotels	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	Hospitality	Health Care

Differences between convention services manager and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a convention services manager and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Convention Services Manager	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Hospitality Management	Nursing
Most common college	San Diego State University	University of Connecticut

Convention services manager vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between convention services managers' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Convention Services Manager	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	39	44
Gender ratio	Male, 33.7% Female, 66.3%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 9.0% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	10%	8%

Differences between convention services manager and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Convention services manager example responsibilities.

Lead vendor RFP's and consolidation of exhibit properties.
Create RFP's, managing the services of suppliers and vendors.
Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel services within approve departmental booking guidelines.
Revise each BEO as required.
Create banquet/catering forecasts and booking pace reports.
Plan menus, wine lists, event calendars, rooming lists.

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.

Convention services manager vs certified medical technician skills

Common convention services manager skills

Convention Services, 10%
Audio Visual, 8%
Reservations, 8%
Meeting Rooms, 6%
Banquet Event Orders, 6%
Event Planning, 6%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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