Munitions handler vs certified medical technician

The differences between munitions handlers and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a certified medical technician has an average salary of $38,859, which is higher than the $36,205 average annual salary of a munitions handler.

The top three skills for a munitions handler include safety standards, hoists and hazardous materials. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Munitions handler vs certified medical technician overview

	Munitions Handler	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$36,205	$38,859
Hourly rate	$17.41	$18.68
Growth rate	6%	5%
Number of jobs	25,954	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	40	44
Years of experience	-	12

Munitions handler vs certified medical technician salary

Munitions handlers and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Munitions Handler	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$36,205	$38,859
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	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 munitions handler and certified medical technician education

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

	Munitions Handler	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	General Studies	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Munitions handler vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between munitions handlers' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Munitions Handler	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	40	44
Gender ratio	Male, 77.9% Female, 22.1%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% Asian, 5.0% White, 54.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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	5%	8%

Differences between munitions handler and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Munitions handler example responsibilities.

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing shipments
Operate ACAMS (gas chromatographs) to verify munitions, containers, and waste are agent-free.
Operate ACAMS and (gas chromatographs) to verify munitions, containers, and waste are agent free.
Band demilitarize rounds to pallets while wearing the proper PPE.
Operate material handling equipment, i.e., electric vehicles, forklifts, pallet trucks, and cranes.
Perform toxic area entries in various levels of PPE.

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.

Munitions handler vs certified medical technician skills

Common munitions handler skills

Safety Standards, 18%
Hoists, 11%
Hazardous Materials, 10%
MHE, 9%
Cranes, 8%
Pallets, 8%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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