Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist vs certified medical technician

The differences between neonatal intensive care unit hospitalists 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 a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist has an average salary of $155,490, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist include IV, resuscitation and vital signs. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist vs certified medical technician overview

	Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$155,490	$38,859
Hourly rate	$74.75	$18.68
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	78,075	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	4	12

Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist vs certified medical technician salary

Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalists and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$155,490	$38,859
Salary range	Between $60,000 And $400,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Saint Cloud, MN	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	Munson Healthcare	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Nursing	Nursing
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	University of Connecticut

Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between neonatal intensive care unit hospitalists' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Hospitalist	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 22.2% Female, 77.8%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 3.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% Asian, 19.9% White, 65.6% 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	13%	8%

Differences between neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist example responsibilities.

Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, while utilizing new technology to enhance patient outcomes.
Assist physician with peritoneal catheter insertion.

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.

Neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist vs certified medical technician skills

Common neonatal intensive care unit hospitalist skills

IV, 48%
Resuscitation, 29%
Vital Signs, 22%

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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