Medical technician salaries vary depending on the specialty, but according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall average annual salary for health technicians is $46,460. The BLS states that the median salary for a cardiovascular technologist is $55,570, for an EMT it is $32,670 and for a surgical technician it is $45,160. The job outlook for medical technicians is very positive.
Store cold back-up dishes in the refrigerator and keep hot dishes in the oven set at 200 Â°F to 250 Â°F prior to serving. This way, your late arriving guests can safely enjoy the same appetizing arrangements as the early arrivals. Take Temperatures. Hot foods should be kept at an internal temperature of 140 Â°F or warmer. 1  Use a food thermometer to check. 2  Be aware that some warmers only hold food at 110 Â°F to 120 Â°F, so check the product label to make sure your warmer has the capability to hold foods at 140 Â°F or warmer.
Kitchen Fact: The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165Â° Fahrenheit (75Â° Celsius). A meat or instant-read thermometer is your best bet for determining the temperature of your chicken, and if you're cooking a whole bird, it should be inserted into the thickest part of the thigh but not touching bone.65 degrees Fahrenheit is the safe internal temperature for both the white meat and dark meat. If you don't have a thermometer, an easy visual clue is that all the juices that come from the chicken should run clear and not be pink.