Embroidery machine operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between embroidery machine operators and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 3-6 months to become an embroidery machine 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 $31,900 average annual salary of an embroidery machine operator.

The top three skills for an embroidery machine operator include embroidery, stitching and quality standards. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Embroidery machine operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$31,900	$38,859
Hourly rate	$15.34	$18.68
Growth rate	-8%	5%
Number of jobs	65,211	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	50	44
Years of experience	6	12

Embroidery machine operator vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$31,900	$38,859
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Fargo, ND	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	World Emblem	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	Professional	Health Care

Differences between embroidery machine operator and certified medical technician education

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

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

Embroidery machine operator vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Embroidery Machine Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	50	44
Gender ratio	Male, 28.0% Female, 72.0%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 8.1% White, 65.2% 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	5%	8%

Differences between embroidery machine operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Embroidery machine operator example responsibilities.

Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, repairs defective embroidery, regulates machine settings
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, and make corrections if need.
Decorate t-shirts and sweat shirts for college bookstores.
Digitize graphics to print and cut for t-shirts and decals.
Replace empty bobbins and doing weekly cleaning such as oiling and dusting.
Create patterns, cut fabric and sew large custom drapes, bedding and cushions for high end homes and businesses.

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.

Embroidery machine operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common embroidery machine operator skills

Embroidery, 56%
Stitching, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%
Detect Defects, 4%
Oiling, 4%
Machine Operation, 3%

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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