Transfer operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between transfer 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 transfer 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 $37,335 average annual salary of a transfer operator.

The top three skills for a transfer operator include rig, DOT and OSHA. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Transfer operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Transfer Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$37,335	$38,859
Hourly rate	$17.95	$18.68
Growth rate	7%	5%
Number of jobs	29,813	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	41	44
Years of experience	2	12

Transfer operator vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Transfer Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$37,335	$38,859
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	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 transfer operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Transfer Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Transfer operator vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Transfer Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	41	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.3% Female, 28.7%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 22.7% Asian, 2.3% White, 57.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%	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	8%	8%

Differences between transfer operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Transfer operator example responsibilities.

Ensure timely response in changes make by management.
Report any facts concerning vehicles maintenance, to management.
Serve as safety steward between company, union, and OSHA conducting monthly safety tours at plants.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Take field readings to ensure the DCS and field gauges are accurate.

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.

Transfer operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common transfer operator skills

Rig, 18%
DOT, 18%
OSHA, 13%
Hand Tools, 12%
Safety Rules, 9%
PPE, 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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Updated January 8, 2025

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