Forensic photographer vs certified medical technician

The differences between forensic photographers and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a forensic photographer, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a forensic photographer has an average salary of $79,125, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a forensic photographer include latent prints, photographic techniques and adobe photoshop. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Forensic photographer vs certified medical technician overview

	Forensic Photographer	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$79,125	$38,859
Hourly rate	$38.04	$18.68
Growth rate	9%	5%
Number of jobs	1,964	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	39	44
Years of experience	2	12

Forensic photographer vs certified medical technician salary

Forensic photographers and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Forensic Photographer	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$79,125	$38,859
Salary range	Between $20,000 And $306,000	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 forensic photographer and certified medical technician education

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

	Forensic Photographer	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Photography	Nursing
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Connecticut

Forensic photographer vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between forensic photographers' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Forensic Photographer	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	39	44
Gender ratio	Male, 43.5% Female, 56.5%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 5.8% White, 66.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	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 forensic photographer and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Forensic photographer example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage providing and dressing the customers with old western costumes in preparation of taking their photos.
Photograph latent impressions on a variety of surfaces using ALS, RUVIS, and other light sources using a Nikon D3S.
Compile portfolios for multiple photography competitions/certifications.
Compile portfolios for multiple photography competitions/certifications.

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.

Forensic photographer vs certified medical technician skills

Common forensic photographer skills

Latent Prints, 32%
Photographic Techniques, 27%
Adobe Photoshop, 15%
Biometrics, 14%
Law Enforcement, 12%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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