Career switch, measured
From Radiologic Technologist to Lifeguard
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 79% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include BLS/CPR, Workplace safety, Leadership, Customer service; the main skills to add are Curriculum development, Cleaning, EMT, Teaching.
79%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillRadiologic TechnologistLifeguard
- BLS/CPR80%83%
- Workplace safety19%24%
- Leadership13%39%
- Customer service10%29%
- Regulatory compliance11%7%
- Problem solving6%7%
- Communication7%20%
- Training and coaching5%8%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Lifeguard postings, rarely in Radiologic Technologist ones.
SkillRadiologic TechnologistLifeguard
- Curriculum development–11%
- Cleaning–9%
- EMT–9%
- Teaching–9%
Plan your move to Lifeguard
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