Athletic Trainer vs Psychiatric Technician
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Athletic Trainer
$74,900 typical, a year
Most Athletic Trainers earn $63,800 to $74,900 a year.
From 230 postings that list pay
1,247 open jobs now
Psychiatric Technician
$45,800 typical, a year
Most Psychiatric Technicians earn $40,600 to $48,900 a year.
From 223 postings that list pay
1,570 open jobs now
Athletic Trainers typically earn about $29,100 more a year than Psychiatric Technicians.
What each one does
Athletic Trainer
- Provide immediate first aid and emergency care for injured athletes.
- Evaluate injuries and create rehabilitation plans for injured athletes.
- Educate athletes and teams on safe practices and injury prevention.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations and treatments.
- Apply protective equipment and assist with casts and splints.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Psychiatric Technician
- Monitor patient safety through observation and reporting.
- Document patient behaviors, vital signs, and clinical information.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups and patient education.
- Maintain a safe and structured environment for patients.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Athletic Trainer
More common in Athletic Trainer postings
- Athletic Training 8 in 10 postings
- Rehabilitation 3 in 10 postings
- Sports Medicine 2 in 10 postings
- Emergency Care 1 in 10 postings
- First Aid Methods 1 in 10 postings
Psychiatric Technician
More common in Psychiatric Technician postings
- De-escalation 2 in 10 postings
- Crisis Intervention 2 in 10 postings
- Behavioral Health 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
- Mental Health 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Athletic Trainer
- NATA Certification 3 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 3 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
Psychiatric Technician
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician 3 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine
Hcpa Hattiesburg Clinic WebsitePay not stated 103 Medical Pk, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USACPR CertificationNATA CertificationAthletic TrainingAthletic Trainer - Anticipated
Cusd201$60k/yrstated Westmont High SchoolMicrosoft ExcelCPR CertificationMicrosoft WordAEDStrength Training +2Athletic Trainer - Clinical
Cora HealthPay not stated Jacksonville, FL, United StatesPhysical Therapy
Psychiatric Technician
Tech – Psychiatric
IDeal HirePay not stated Evanston, ILDe-escalationCrisis InterventionBehavioral HealthActivities of Daily LivingElectronic Medical RecordsMental Health Technician
OKcollegestartPay not stated Oklahoma CountyDe-escalationBehavioral HealthMental HealthPSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN - Adult Inpatient Rehab
Carilion Clinic$17.39 - $24.35/hr Employer statedNight shift Roanoke, Virginia OnsiteActivities of Daily LivingDriver's LicenseDe-escalationQuality ManagementNursing
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