Compare Broadcast Technicians & Medical Equipment Repairers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Broadcast Technicians $77,000
Medical Equipment Repairers $53,000
Similar skills & knowledge

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Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

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

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Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

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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.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Low
Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medium

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Low
Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medium

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

Associate's degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Broadcast Technicians
Broadcast Technicians

15 related certifications

Certification for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

7 related certifications

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