Behavior Technician (RBT) vs Surgical Technologist
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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
Surgical Technologist
$68,400 typical, a year
Most Surgical Technologists earn $58,200 to $79,900 a year.
From 544 postings that list pay
5,754 open jobs now
Surgical Technologists typically earn about $22,600 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
Surgical Technologist
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
- Prepare the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Assist with patient positioning, transport, and draping.
- Perform accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and needles.
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Behavior Technician
More common in RBT postings
- Behavior Technician 4 in 10 postings
- Data Collection 2 in 10 postings
- Behavioral Therapy 1 in 10 postings
- ABA Techniques 1 in 10 postings
- Behavior Analysis 1 in 10 postings
Surgical Technologist
More common in Surgical Technologist postings
- Aseptic Techniques 2 in 10 postings
- Aseptic Field 1 in 10 postings
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
- Surgical Instrument Preparation 1 in 10 postings
- Surgical Assisting 1 in 10 postings
- Operating Room Instrumentation 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Behavior Technician
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 4 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- RBTS Certification 2 in 10 postings
Surgical Technologist
- Tech in Surgery-Certified 5 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 4 in 10 postings
- NBSTSA Certification 2 in 10 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
Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologist
North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterPay not stated Harrison, AR 72601Medical TerminologyBasic Life SupportAnatomyObstetricsPhysiology +8CVOR Surgical Tech 2
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPay not stated Portsmouth, OH OnsiteMedical TerminologyBasic Life SupportCardiopulmonary BypassRegistered NurseOpen Heart SurgerySurgical Technician, Certified - Per Diem
Sutter Health$36.83 - $51.55/hr Employer statedSanta Barbara, California, United States of AmericaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMedical TerminologyAnatomyMicrosoft Office +4
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