Experimental machinist vs certified medical technician

The differences between experimental machinists 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 an experimental machinist, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, an experimental machinist has an average salary of $44,108, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for an experimental machinist include CNC, haas and machine shop. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Experimental machinist vs certified medical technician overview

	Experimental Machinist	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$44,108	$38,859
Hourly rate	$21.21	$18.68
Growth rate	1%	5%
Number of jobs	9,128	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	4	12

Experimental machinist vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Experimental Machinist	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$44,108	$38,859
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $58,000	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 experimental machinist and certified medical technician education

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

	Experimental Machinist	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Experimental machinist vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Experimental Machinist	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 70.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	3%	8%

Differences between experimental machinist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Experimental machinist example responsibilities.

Design and build tooling, jig and fixtures to accomplish particular jobs.
Manage tooling responsibilies, provide tool/fixture design and fabrication which improve productivity and consistent quality.
Programme and operate a CNC lathe to produce engine parts.
Set and run Prototrack milling machines, Prototrack lathes, surface grinders.
Involve in the setup and operation of manual and CNC machines fabricating parts for the space station and space shuttle.
Work directly with engineering students and professors in designing and producing prototype components.

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.

Experimental machinist vs certified medical technician skills

Common experimental machinist skills

CNC, 30%
Haas, 11%
Machine Shop, 10%
Jigs, 8%
Mastercam, 8%
Grinders, 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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