Compare Ophthalmic Medical Technologists & Cytogenetic Technologists District Of Columbia

Comparison Ophthalmic Medical... Cytogenetic Technologists
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.)

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists $50,800
Cytogenetic Technologists $64,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.


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.

Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Low
Biology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists
High

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

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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists
Medium

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

Licensing

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Licensing for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

2 related certifications

Certification for Cytogenetic Technologists
Cytogenetic Technologists

2 related certifications

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