Cryptologist vs certified medical technician

The differences between cryptologists and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a cryptologist, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a cryptologist has an average salary of $69,265, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a cryptologist include top security clearance, national security and TS/SCI. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Cryptologist vs certified medical technician overview

	Cryptologist	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$69,265	$38,859
Hourly rate	$33.30	$18.68
Growth rate	32%	5%
Number of jobs	1,469	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	6	12

Cryptologist vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Cryptologist	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$69,265	$38,859
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $143,000	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 cryptologist and certified medical technician education

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

	Cryptologist	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Computer Science	Nursing
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Connecticut

Cryptologist vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Cryptologist	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 69.5% Female, 30.5%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 9.6% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	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	9%	8%

Differences between cryptologist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Cryptologist example responsibilities.

Perform signal analysis on various types of radio communications while accomplishing classify NSA assist tasks.
Sole admin for a 5 rack UNIX base signal collections system (BGPHES).
Operate UNIX base, automate message handling system, processing over 100K time sensitive messages per day.
Have been responsible for or assist with the preparation and submitting of clearance paperwork to NSA for clearance processing.
Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensuresecurity of doors, windows, and gates.
Provide support to combat operations.

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.

Cryptologist vs certified medical technician skills

Common cryptologist skills

Top Security Clearance, 51%
National Security, 27%
TS/SCI, 22%

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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