Welder operator vs certified medical technician

The differences between welder operators 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 welder 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 $31,669 average annual salary of a welder operator.

The top three skills for a welder operator include MIG, arc welding and hand tools. The most important skills for a certified medical technician are patients, vital signs, and CPR.

Welder operator vs certified medical technician overview

	Welder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Yearly salary	$31,669	$38,859
Hourly rate	$15.23	$18.68
Growth rate	2%	5%
Number of jobs	51,229	164,424
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	40	44
Years of experience	4	12

Welder operator vs certified medical technician salary

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

	Welder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average salary	$31,669	$38,859
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $28,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Chicopee, MA	Denton, TX
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Alaska
Best paying company	Capco	Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Best paying industry	Automotive	Health Care

Differences between welder operator and certified medical technician education

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

	Welder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Nursing
Most common college	-	University of Connecticut

Welder operator vs certified medical technician demographics

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

	Welder Operator	Certified Medical Technician
Average age	40	44
Gender ratio	Male, 85.6% Female, 14.4%	Male, 20.4% Female, 79.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.6% Asian, 2.8% White, 63.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%	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	3%	8%

Differences between welder operator and certified medical technician duties and responsibilities

Welder operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Weld carbon steel pipes using GTAW and SMAW.
Weld with (GMAW) on aluminum.
Maintain certifications in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.
Perform TIG and MIG welding processes on fabrications according to the blueprints specifications.
Weld heavy industrial clamps together using the MIG and TIG process on AR400 grade steel.

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.

Welder operator vs certified medical technician skills

Common welder operator skills

MIG, 12%
Arc Welding, 9%
Hand Tools, 8%
Safety Equipment, 7%
Tig Welding, 6%
GMAW, 5%

Common certified medical technician skills

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

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