Athletic Trainer vs Specimen Processor
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Pay
Athletic Trainer
$74,900 typical, a year
Most Athletic Trainers earn $63,300 to $74,900 a year.
From 232 postings that list pay
1,269 open jobs now
Specimen Processor
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Specimen Processors earn $39,600 to $45,200 a year.
From 283 postings that list pay
1,205 open jobs now
Athletic Trainers typically earn about $34,300 more a year than Specimen Processors.
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
Specimen Processor
- Receive, sort, and inspect incoming specimens for proper labeling and condition.
- Enter patient and specimen information into laboratory information systems accurately.
- Prepare specimens for testing by centrifugation, aliquoting, or other methods.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies or issues with specimen labels or data.
- Package and ship specimens to appropriate testing facilities or locations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Athletic Trainer
More common in Athletic Trainer postings
- Athletic Training 8 in 10 postings
- NATA Certification 3 in 10 postings
- Rehabilitation 3 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 3 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's Degree 1 in 10 postings
- Sports Medicine 1 in 10 postings
- Master's Degree 1 in 10 postings
- Emergency Care 1 in 10 postings
- State License 1 in 10 postings
Specimen Processor
More common in Specimen Processor postings
- High School Diploma 6 in 10 postings
- Data Entry 5 in 10 postings
- Specimen Processing 4 in 10 postings
- Specimen Collection 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Medical Terminology 1 in 10 postings
- Phlebotomy 1 in 10 postings
- Lab Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Laboratory Assistant 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer - Non-Clinical
Cora HealthPay not stated Myrtle Beach, SC, United StatesPhysical TherapyAthletic TrainingAthletic Trainer
Hendricks HospitalPay not stated Cresco, IACPR CertificationBasic Life SupportAthletic Training
Specimen Processor
Laboratory Assistant
Royal Life CentersPay not stated West Palm Beach, FL 33406Medical TerminologyLabelingInfection ControlSample PreparationData EntryLab Assistant
U.S. Dermatology PartnersPay not stated Bethesda-Derm Lab - Silver Spring, MD 20903Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookPathologyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Office +1Specimen Collector I
Aegis Sciences CorporationPay not stated Granbury, TX, 76048Customer ServiceHIPAA CompliancePPE UsageInsurance VerificationInsurance
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