Data collection technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist

The differences between data collection technicians and laboratory assistant/phlebotomists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a data collection technician and a laboratory assistant/phlebotomist. Additionally, a data collection technician has an average salary of $53,779, which is higher than the $34,553 average annual salary of a laboratory assistant/phlebotomist.

The top three skills for a data collection technician include GPS, GIS and traffic counters. The most important skills for a laboratory assistant/phlebotomist are patients, blood specimens, and customer service.

Data collection technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist overview

	Data Collection Technician	Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Yearly salary	$53,779	$34,553
Hourly rate	$25.86	$16.61
Growth rate	7%	10%
Number of jobs	93,879	74,428
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Associate Degree, 23%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	12	12

Data collection technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist salary

Data collection technicians and laboratory assistant/phlebotomists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Collection Technician	Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Average salary	$53,779	$34,553
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $75,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
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Differences between data collection technician and laboratory assistant/phlebotomist education

There are a few differences between a data collection technician and a laboratory assistant/phlebotomist in terms of educational background:

	Data Collection Technician	Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Associate Degree, 23%
Most common major	Business	Medical Assisting Services
Most common college	University of Maryland - College Park	University of Connecticut

Data collection technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist demographics

Here are the differences between data collection technicians' and laboratory assistant/phlebotomists' demographics:

	Data Collection Technician	Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 66.8% Female, 33.2%	Male, 17.1% Female, 82.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 12.0% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 12.0% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between data collection technician and laboratory assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Data collection technician example responsibilities.

Used UNIX as well as the windows FTP platforms to accomplish these tasks.
Test pharmaceutical products using HPLC.
Utilize GPS and GIS software to create a map showing the location, direction and depth of underground utilities.
Map creation, customer service, quality checks, GIS
Upload data into GIS software and navigate software daily.
Network operation support for order entry, design, VoIP and field operation teams.

Laboratory assistant/phlebotomist example responsibilities.

Order doctor prescribe lab tests, perform EKG's, answer phone calls, and order inventory.
Respond to stat collection assignments within fifteen minutes and in accordance with protocol.
Work effectively in a fast pace setting and prioritize duties for routine and stat testing.
Receive and acquire patient's body fluids, prepare and process EKG's on adult and children.
Collect specimens and set-up blood cultures and other microbiology cultures.
Deliver critical patient results as needed and maintain positive relationships with participating physicians and their patients.

Data collection technician vs laboratory assistant/phlebotomist skills

Common data collection technician skills

GPS, 33%
GIS, 14%
Traffic Counters, 11%
Traffic Data, 10%
Data Analysis, 8%
RF, 6%

Common laboratory assistant/phlebotomist skills

Patients, 18%
Blood Specimens, 13%
Customer Service, 5%
Phlebotomy Procedures, 5%
Specimen Collection, 4%
Patient Care, 3%

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