Behavior Technician (RBT) vs Optician
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Pay
Behavior Technician
$45,800 typical, a year
Most RBTs earn $43,700 to $52,000 a year.
From 9,869 postings that list pay
12,286 open jobs now
Optician
$66,600 typical, a year
Most Opticians earn $45,800 to $75,900 a year.
From 296 postings that list pay
2,206 open jobs now
Opticians typically earn about $20,800 more a year than RBTs.
What each one does
Behavior Technician
- Implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Collect and record data to track client progress and behavior changes.
- Provide one-on-one therapy sessions to children with autism or developmental disabilities.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, team members, and families to support clients.
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills to clients.
- Maintain a safe and positive environment for clients during sessions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Optician
- Assist patients with selecting frames and lenses based on their prescription and needs.
- Take and record measurements to ensure eyewear fits properly on the patient.
- Adjust, fit, and perform basic repairs on eyeglasses for customers.
- Dispense glasses and contact lenses to patients and provide care instructions.
- Enter optical orders into the system and track them for timely delivery.
- Maintain inventory of frames, lenses, and optical supplies.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Behavior Technician
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 4 in 10 postings
More common in RBT postings
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 4 in 10 postings
- Behavior Technician 4 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Data Collection 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- RBTS Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Behavioral Therapy 1 in 10 postings
- ABA Techniques 1 in 10 postings
- Behavior Analysis 1 in 10 postings
Optician
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
More common in Optician postings
- Licensed Optician 7 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 5 in 10 postings
- POS Systems 2 in 10 postings
- Product Knowledge 2 in 10 postings
- Contact Lenses 2 in 10 postings
- Root Cause Analysis 1 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 1 in 10 postings
- Cash Handling 1 in 10 postings
- Cash Register Operations 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Behavior Technician
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT)
Teachmepersonnel LLCPay not stated Colleyville, TX, United StatesOccupational TherapyClinical DocumentationRBT (Registered Behavior Technician)HIPAA ComplianceBehavior Technician +1Part-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT)
Teachmepersonnel LLCPay not stated Fort Worth, TX, United StatesOccupational TherapyClinical DocumentationHIPAA ComplianceRBT (Registered Behavior Technician)Behavior Technician +2ABA Behavior Technician
Alora Behavioral Health$21 - $25/hr Employer statedTempe, AZ, USDriver's LicenseChild DevelopmentABA TechniquesRBT (Registered Behavior Technician)Behavioral Health +1
Optician
Optical Sales Associate
Unnamed employerPay not stated Appleton, WI, 54914-1443Cash Register OperationsMedical BillingMerchandisingCustomer ServiceLicensed Optician
PDS Optical$28 - $30/hr Employer statedKnoxville, TN, 37919Customer ServiceLicensed Optician
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