Tape operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between tape operators 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 tape operator, becoming a certified medical technician takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a tape operator has an average salary of $60,356, which is higher than the $38,859 average annual salary of a certified medical technician.

The top three skills for a tape operator include tape library, troubleshoot and mainframe. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Tape operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Tape Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$60,356	$38,859
Hourly rate	$29.02	$18.68
Growth rate	10%	5%
Number of jobs	26,204	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	2	12

Tape operator vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Tape Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$60,356	$38,859
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $93,000	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 tape operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Tape Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Photography	Nursing
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Connecticut

Tape operator vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Tape Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 75.9% Female, 24.1%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	10%	8%

Differences between tape operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Tape operator example responsibilities.

Create large quantities of VHS dubs from master tapes both digital & analog formats.
Duplicate tapes into D2 , 1", 3/4"and 1/2"formats.
Operate all standard def machines and exposure to high def machines (D5, HDCAM, DVCPRO HD).
Respond to console and ATL messages.
key punch data using key to disk system
Experience with DVD authoring and mass duplication.

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.

Tape operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common tape operator skills

Tape Library, 23%
Troubleshoot, 16%
Mainframe, 5%
Unix, 4%
QC, 4%
Disk, 4%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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