Truck washer vs certified medical technician

The differences between truck washers and certified medical technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a certified medical technician has an average salary of $38,859, which is higher than the $33,468 average annual salary of a truck washer.

The top three skills for a truck washer include minor maintenance, DOT and light maintenance. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Truck washer vs certified medical technician overview

	Truck Washer	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$33,468	$38,859
Hourly rate	$16.09	$18.68
Growth rate	6%	5%
Number of jobs	68,874	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	38	44
Years of experience	-	12

Truck washer vs certified medical technician salary

Truck washers and certified medical technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Truck Washer	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$33,468	$38,859
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $44,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	New York	Alaska
Best paying company	Cargill	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	Retail	Health Care

Differences between truck washer and certified medical technician education

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

	Truck Washer	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Truck washer vs certified medical technician demographics

Here are the differences between truck washers' and certified medical technicians' demographics:

	Truck Washer	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	38	44
Gender ratio	Male, 92.7% Female, 7.3%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 4.5% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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 truck washer and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Truck washer example responsibilities.

Wash with a coat of acid, pressure washing soap, brushing front facing surfaces, then a pressure rinse.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and floor adhering to sanitation regulations.
Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.

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.

Truck washer vs certified medical technician skills

Common truck washer skills

Minor Maintenance, 68%
DOT, 12%
Light Maintenance, 3%
Tractor Trailer, 2%
Fleet Vehicles, 2%
General Maintenance, 2%

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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