Extrusion line operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between extrusion line operators and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an extrusion line operator has an average salary of $42,507, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for an extrusion line operator include extrusion, extrusion line and extruders. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Extrusion line operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Extrusion Line Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$42,507	$38,859
Hourly rate	$20.44	$18.68
Growth rate	-5%	5%
Number of jobs	87,110	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	-	12

Extrusion line operator vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Extrusion Line Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$42,507	$38,859
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $49,000	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 extrusion line operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Extrusion Line Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Extrusion line operator vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Extrusion Line Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 2.3% White, 72.3% 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	3%	8%

Differences between extrusion line operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Extrusion line operator example responsibilities.

Lead the 2nd shift fabrication department responsible for quality fabrication and assembly of component parts produce from the extrusion process.
Manufacture insulate wire using PVC compound and copper stranding.
Handle materials and run good quality plastic while operating a fork truck.
Operate a computer aid extrusion machine that manufacture wire for major organizations such as whirlpool.
Operate extruders and other machinery; used high-density polyethylene in combination with other additives to create blown film plastic.
Operate machine so production continuously run.

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.

Extrusion line operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common extrusion line operator skills

Extrusion, 55%
Extrusion Line, 19%
Extruders, 6%
PVC, 3%
RAN, 3%
Material Changes, 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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