Pipe supervisor vs certified medical technician

The differences between pipe supervisors and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a pipe supervisor, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a pipe supervisor has an average salary of $64,423, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a pipe supervisor include isometric drawings, OSHA and safety procedures. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Pipe supervisor vs certified medical technician overview

	Pipe Supervisor	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$64,423	$38,859
Hourly rate	$30.97	$18.68
Growth rate	2%	5%
Number of jobs	5,398	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	-	12

Pipe supervisor vs certified medical technician salary

Pipe supervisors and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pipe Supervisor	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$64,423	$38,859
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $89,000	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 pipe supervisor and certified medical technician education

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

	Pipe Supervisor	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 42%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Pipe supervisor vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between pipe supervisors' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Pipe Supervisor	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 95.8% Female, 4.2%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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	2%	8%

Differences between pipe supervisor and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Pipe supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage the installation of approximately 11,500 LF of pipe for a 60 cell air cool condenser (ACC).
Coordinate all inspection activities, NDE, radiographs and hydrostatic tests.
Assemble and weld various sizes and types of piping using the GTAW process.
Perform visual inspections as well as maintained material, weld data and NDE traceability records.
Shop test, all piping installation, hydro test and HVAC function test.M/E installation, shaft alignment check.
Experience running aluminum and steel pneumatic piping.-Experience installing actuators and hydraulic units for gates and machinery.

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.

Pipe supervisor vs certified medical technician skills

Common pipe supervisor skills

Isometric Drawings, 16%
OSHA, 13%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Manpower, 7%
NDE, 6%
Stainless Steel, 5%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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