Distillation operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between distillation operators 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 distillation operator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a distillation operator has an average salary of $39,855, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a distillation operator include distillation, hazardous waste and process equipment. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Distillation operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Distillation Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$39,855	$38,859
Hourly rate	$19.16	$18.68
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	30,452	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 26%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	47	44
Years of experience	6	12

Distillation operator vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Distillation Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$39,855	$38,859
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $59,000	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 distillation operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Distillation Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 26%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Nursing
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	University of Connecticut

Distillation operator vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Distillation Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	47	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	11%	8%

Differences between distillation operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Distillation operator example responsibilities.

Help lead the rehabilitation of an idle distillation tower and bring it back to a fully functional operation.
Operate a cold gas distillation column converting waste gas into usable material by separating materials and reacting with caustic.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Perform Lockout/tagout procedures to ensure ADM and contractors safety.
Conduct rig movements during drilling 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.

Distillation operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common distillation operator skills

Distillation, 63%
Hazardous Waste, 11%
Process Equipment, 7%
GC, 4%
RAN, 4%
PLC, 4%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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