Behavior Technician (RBT) vs Ultrasound Technologist

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Pay

Behavior Technician

$46,800 typical, a year

Most RBTs earn $43,700 to $52,000 a year.

From 8,919 postings that list pay

10,697 open jobs now

Behavior Technician salaries Behavior Technician jobs

Ultrasound Technologist

$89,400 typical, a year

Most Ultrasound Technologists earn $83,800 to $100,900 a year.

From 543 postings that list pay

4,799 open jobs now

Ultrasound Technologist salaries Ultrasound Technologist jobs

Ultrasound Technologists typically earn about $42,600 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

Ultrasound Technologist

  • Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients according to physician orders.
  • Explain procedures to patients and answer their questions before starting the exam.
  • Prepare patients for the exam by positioning them and gathering their medical history.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to capture clear images of the patient's internal organs.
  • Analyze images to identify any issues and repeat the procedure if necessary.
  • Document patient information and results accurately in the medical record system.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Behavior Technician

More common in RBT postings

  • Behavior Technician 5 in 10 postings
  • Data Collection 2 in 10 postings
  • ABA Techniques 1 in 10 postings
  • Behavior Analysis 1 in 10 postings
  • Behavioral Therapy 1 in 10 postings

Ultrasound Technologist

More common in Ultrasound Technologist postings

  • Ultrasound 7 in 10 postings
  • OB/GYN Sonography 2 in 10 postings
  • Doppler Imaging 1 in 10 postings
  • PACS 1 in 10 postings
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Behavior Technician

  • RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) 4 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
  • RBTS Certification 2 in 10 postings

Ultrasound Technologist

  • Cardiac Sonography Certification 3 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
  • ARRT 2 in 10 postings
  • RDMS Credential 1 in 10 postings

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