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Clinical Laboratory Technician
Clinical laboratory
technicians run tests that medical doctors request, such as urinalysis.
Most either hold an Associates degree or are certified. Requirements for
certification can vary by state. Those with bachelor degrees often serve
the role of medical technologist (MT). MTs do the same type of work, but
they conduct more advanced tests, such as cross-matching blood types.
You can find details on the
expected salary for many different health care professionals on this
site. Choose from careers like technician, audiologist, chiropractor or
dental hygienist. |
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Dietician
If nutrition is important to you and you enjoy
helping others, then a job as a dietician may be just what you need.
This site offers detailed information on what type of degree you'll need
and what roles you'll serve in this field. Learn exactly what a
registered dietician is and find out which schools offer programs
for this field. Member dieticians can log in and get information on
government regulations and the latest studies in nutrition. The site
also offers a
page for the public that has a nutrition tip of the day, question of
the day and articles covering nutrition topics. |
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Health Services Manager
Medical and health service managers
manage the overall delivery of health care for many different types of
facilities, such as nursing homes, hospitals and doctors' offices. Most
managers have a master's degree in a health related field, such as
health services administration. Detail oriented individuals will likely
do well in this field and find it a natural fit for their abilities and
skills. The best managers can make more than $100,000 a year. If this
career interests you, you may want to look at the related career of
social and community service management. |
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Medical Assistants
The American Association of Medical
Assistants (AAMA) offers many resources for those considering medical
assisting as a career. The AAMA website features articles like
Is Medical Assisting Right for You? You'll also find information on
the
salary and benefits that most medical assistants can expect in this
professional. You'll also get details on topics like what certification
is and how to obtain it, sample job descriptions, whether certification
is permanent (it isn't) and why your certification moves with you no
matter what state you live in. |
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Pharmacist
Although there are about 112 schools in the
United States that offer pharmacy degrees, Purdue University offers a
lot of statistics on their website regarding pharmacy as a career.
You'll learn about 2008 facts and figures on topics such as how many
males versus females are in the program and how many students are
typically accepted. You'll also find a list of possible
career options for those who get a pharmacy degree. Options include
managed care pharmacy, academic pharmacy work and working in hospitals
and other medical establishments. |
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Physical Therapist
According to the US Department of Labor,
work for physical therapists is expected to grow in the coming decade.
Physical therapists (PTs) work with patients to come up with a plan of
exercises and techniques that enhance the range of motion or ability to
perform everyday tasks. PTs can work in hospitals, private offices or in
homes. The medium range income for a PT is about $72,000 a year, but the
highest paid PTs make over $100,000 a year. If you want to learn more
about physical therapy, check out
articles like Shoulder Injury Prevention. |
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Physicians Assistant
PAs can perform health services,
diagnostic services and work directly under a physician. In some
settings, the PA may serve as a primary care doctor for patients, but
will still have a supervising physician to whom they report and offers
advice as needed. Each state has different requirements for PAs. You may
want to read the
latest
news to find out about areas of concern or new advances in the work
of PAs. The average annual wage for a physicians assistant is about
$81,000 a year, but some earn as much as $100,000 a year. |
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Registered Nurse
A career as a registered nurse (RN) can
be very rewarding. Many schools now offer two year programs to obtain an
RN, but getting a four year degree will open the doors to more job
opportunities. The site shares statistics such as that by 2020 it is
estimated that there will be a shortage of around 800,000 registered
nurses. If you're searching for a job with security and demand, then
this might be the field for you. You can learn about the
different possibilities for obtaining a nursing degree, such as
second degree programs for those who already have a bachelors in another
area. |
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Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists help patients
with cardiopulmonary issues. In addition to diagnosis of breathing
problems, they can recommend treatment for various ailments. An RT works
closely with the patients physicians to come up with a complete plan of
treatment. Associates, bachelors and masters degrees are available in
this field. For someone who wants to advance their career, a higher
degree is recommended. Most make around $50,000 a year, but that rate
can vary by area.
Continuing courses can be vital to staying up to date on advances in
this field. |
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Ultrasound Technician
A job as a sonogram operator can be interesting and rewarding. There is
also a big demand for workers in this specialized field of medicine. The
ultrasound tech uses sound wave equipment for a variety of medical
diagnosis, from viewing unborn babies to taking pictures of internal
workings. The average annual salary is around $60,000 a year, but this
can vary according to how many years of education and experience the
tech has had as well as what area she lives in. You'll also find
information on other health careers, like
surgical technician. |
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