Public relations counselor vs certified medical technician

The differences between public relations counselors 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 public relations counselor, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a public relations counselor has an average salary of $60,665, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a public relations counselor include criminal justice, legal issues and communications counsel. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Public relations counselor vs certified medical technician overview

	Public Relations Counselor	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$60,665	$38,859
Hourly rate	$29.17	$18.68
Growth rate	8%	5%
Number of jobs	44,706	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	4	12

Public relations counselor vs certified medical technician salary

Public relations counselors and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Public Relations Counselor	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$60,665	$38,859
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $95,000	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 public relations counselor and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a public relations counselor and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Public Relations Counselor	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Law	Nursing
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Connecticut

Public relations counselor vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between public relations counselors' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Public Relations Counselor	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 40.5% Female, 59.5%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.0% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Asian, 5.1% White, 74.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	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	16%	8%

Differences between public relations counselor and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Public relations counselor example responsibilities.

Manage print production, advertising and partnerships, and copywriting for monthly concert programs.
Manage public affairs and media efforts including writing and placing op-eds and mobilizing editorial campaigns.
Provide litigation support, media training and media relations for attorneys and their clients both before and after lawsuits are filed.
Develop cutting-edge research and in-depth understanding of mass tort litigation involving the pharmaceutical industry.
Spearhead and develop a new monthly e-newsletter for students resulting in increase student ticket sales and participation on student Facebook page.
Retrieve certified documents and other evidence on behalf of CPCS attorneys.

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.

Public relations counselor vs certified medical technician skills

Common public relations counselor skills

Criminal Justice, 10%
Legal Issues, 8%
Communications Counsel, 8%
Legal Research, 7%
Litigation, 7%
Motion Hearings, 7%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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