Screen print operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between screen print 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 screen print operator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a certified medical technician has an average salary of $38,859, which is higher than the $30,829 average annual salary of a screen print operator.

The top three skills for a screen print operator include safety procedures, quality checks and squeegees. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Screen print operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Screen Print Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$30,829	$38,859
Hourly rate	$14.82	$18.68
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	32,682	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	48	44
Years of experience	4	12

Screen print operator vs certified medical technician salary

Screen print operators and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Screen Print Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$30,829	$38,859
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $36,000	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 screen print operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Screen Print Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Graphic Design	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Screen print operator vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between screen print operators' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Screen Print Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	48	44
Gender ratio	Male, 72.4% Female, 27.6%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% Asian, 7.7% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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 screen print operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Screen print operator example responsibilities.

Maintain and fine tune these machines to insure they run smoothly and accurately.
Used scales to weigh-count parts.Set up and run solder machine, and powder coating machine.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

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.

Screen print operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common screen print operator skills

Safety Procedures, 14%
Quality Checks, 11%
Squeegees, 7%
T-Shirts, 7%
Screen Printing Press, 7%
Print Quality, 7%

Common certified medical technician skills

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