Compare Biological Technicians & Cytotechnologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Biological Technicians $49,300
Cytotechnologists $64,600
Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Speaking
Talking to others.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Technicians
Biological Technicians
Very Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Medium

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Technicians
Biological Technicians
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Biological Technicians
Biological Technicians

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

Bachelor's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Biological Technicians
Biological Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Biological Technicians
Biological Technicians

0 related certifications

Certification for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

2 related certifications

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