Senior validation specialist vs certified medical technician

The differences between senior validation specialists 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 senior validation specialist, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a senior validation specialist has an average salary of $94,914, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a senior validation specialist include GMP, FDA and QC. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Senior validation specialist vs certified medical technician overview

	Senior Validation Specialist	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$94,914	$38,859
Hourly rate	$45.63	$18.68
Growth rate	3%	5%
Number of jobs	2,896	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	4	12

Senior validation specialist vs certified medical technician salary

Senior validation specialists and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Validation Specialist	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$94,914	$38,859
Salary range	Between $71,000 And $125,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Pleasanton, CA	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	California	Alaska
Best paying company	Bristol-Myers Squibb	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	Pharmaceutical	Health Care

Differences between senior validation specialist and certified medical technician education

There are a few differences between a senior validation specialist and a certified medical technician in terms of educational background:

	Senior Validation Specialist	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 75%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Biology	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Senior validation specialist vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between senior validation specialists' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Senior Validation Specialist	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.1% Female, 28.9%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Asian, 17.2% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	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 senior validation specialist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Senior validation specialist example responsibilities.

Work with end users from different departments, possess strong analytical and risk assessment skills and managing multiple GLP system projects.
Perform internal GMP audits for QC lab functions including reagents, solutions and standards
Define requirements for site CSV trainings.
Develop and write IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and validation plans.
Conduct IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for manufacturing, packaging and utility systems.
Provide validation packages for the orchestration of GMP facilities, equipment, process & product entering commercialization.

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.

Senior validation specialist vs certified medical technician skills

Common senior validation specialist skills

GMP, 9%
FDA, 8%
QC, 8%
Laboratory Equipment, 6%
QA, 6%
Validation Studies, 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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