Compare Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Respiratory Therapists 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.)

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists $64,600
Respiratory Therapists $82,800

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

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

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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

Speaking
Talking to others.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


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.

Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Very Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Medium

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Very Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medium
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
High

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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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
High
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Very High

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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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

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 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

License may be required 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 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

25 related certifications

Certification for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

6 related certifications

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