Compare Respiratory Therapists & Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 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.)

Respiratory Therapists $104,200
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists $78,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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.

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


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.

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

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

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

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

Associate's degree

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

Licensing

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Licensing for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

License may be required in DC

Licensing for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

No license found in DC


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 Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

6 related certifications

Certification for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

25 related certifications

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