Switchboard receptionist vs certified medical technician

The differences between switchboard receptionists and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a switchboard receptionist, 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 $31,601 average annual salary of a switchboard receptionist.

The top three skills for a switchboard receptionist include data entry, greeting visitors and front desk. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Switchboard receptionist vs certified medical technician overview

	Switchboard Receptionist	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$31,601	$38,859
Hourly rate	$15.19	$18.68
Growth rate	-	5%
Number of jobs	27,914	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	2	12

Switchboard receptionist vs certified medical technician salary

Switchboard receptionists and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Switchboard Receptionist	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$31,601	$38,859
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	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 switchboard receptionist and certified medical technician education

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

	Switchboard Receptionist	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 34%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Switchboard receptionist vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between switchboard receptionists' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Switchboard Receptionist	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 5.8% Female, 94.2%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 5.9% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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	6%	8%

Differences between switchboard receptionist and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Switchboard receptionist example responsibilities.

Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
Provide efficient and professional telephone services in challenging mental health office while upholding confidentiality under HIPAA standards.

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.

Switchboard receptionist vs certified medical technician skills

Common switchboard receptionist skills

Data Entry, 15%
Greeting Visitors, 14%
Front Desk, 12%
Scheduling Appointments, 11%
Telephone Calls, 9%
Multi-Line Phone System, 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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