Nuclear auxiliary operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between nuclear auxiliary operators 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 nuclear auxiliary operator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a nuclear auxiliary operator has an average salary of $53,638, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a nuclear auxiliary operator include plant procedures, electrical equipment and emergency response. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Nuclear auxiliary operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Nuclear Auxiliary Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$53,638	$38,859
Hourly rate	$25.79	$18.68
Growth rate	-15%	5%
Number of jobs	28,460	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	4	12

Nuclear auxiliary operator vs certified medical technician salary

Nuclear auxiliary operators and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Nuclear Auxiliary Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$53,638	$38,859
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $87,000	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 nuclear auxiliary operator and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a nuclear auxiliary operator and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Nuclear Auxiliary Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Nuclear And Industrial Radiologic Technologies	Nursing
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Connecticut

Nuclear auxiliary operator vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between nuclear auxiliary operators' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Nuclear Auxiliary Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 91.7% Female, 8.3%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 1.3% White, 79.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%	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 nuclear auxiliary operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Nuclear auxiliary operator example responsibilities.

Manage and direct the development of the sector AOP and of proper controls to ensure program/project spending meets sector expectations.
Ensure continuous control of chemistry vital to operational reactor safety and provide oversight for complex radiological control maintenance.
Complete training as a fire brigade team member at Delgado fire school.

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.

Nuclear auxiliary operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common nuclear auxiliary operator skills

Plant Procedures, 23%
Electrical Equipment, 19%
Emergency Response, 19%
APS, 16%
Plant Operations, 9%
Routine Tests, 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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