Patient Representative

                   Patient Representative

Duties and Responsibilities:

       Patient representatives work for healthcare administrators to address the concerns and special needs of patients and families. They evaluate patient satisfaction, investigate complaints, collect information about patient dissatisfaction, work with departments to resolve patient problems, and educate staff. They work in hospitals, nursing homes, other long-term facilities, and public health agencies.

Salary: $20,000 - $40,000  

Education:

        Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Most employers prefer college graduates with backgrounds in health or social services.  Experience or course work in conflict resolution is also valued.

Optical Laboratory Technician

                                Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Optical Laboratory Technicians grind and fit eye lenses into frames according to the prescription. Technicians set lens grinding machine so that lens blanks are ground and polished. Some ophthalmic technicians work in optical laboratories or for optometrists or ophthalmologists.  Many work in retail stores that have optical departments.

Salary: $15,000 - $20,000                                   

Education:

          A high school diploma or GED certificate is needed to begin optical laboratory training.  Training schools last from 6 months to a year. Some retail stores provide on-the-job training. 

I wouldnt want to as an optical laboratory technician. This job isn't what i would like to major in. It doesn't seem like something i would like to do as a career. 

Ophthalmic Technician

                      Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Ophthalmic Technicians help ophthalmologists collect data and measurements to allow the correct diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases and problems. They work at hospitals, clinics or ophthalmologists in work in private practice. Their responsibilities often are:

·        Doing simple eye exams

·        Assisting with eye surgery

·        Explaining diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.    

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Education:

         Students need a high school diploma or GED certificate and two years of college prior to beginning ophthalmic training programs. 

I wouldnt like to be a ophthalmic technician because it isnt what i want to do when i grow up. Also, it isnt something that will interest me in life. 

Medical Illustrator

                Medical Illustrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Medical illustrators are skilled artists. They work in medical field and create graphics for magazines, journals, and films. Their drawings usually show from microorganisms to body parts. Some medical illustrators prepare illustrations about a research or creation of an artificial body parts. Some they are called to create an artificial body part for a deformed patient.

Average Salary: $35,000 - $50,000        

Education:

Students who want to become a medical illustrator should take a college preparatory program in high school that emphasizes art and science. In college they should major in art and minor in science or major in science and minor in art. Most medical illustrators have a master’s degree in the field from a program by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs. Certification as a medical illustrator requires a graduate degree in medical illustration, a portfolio review and successful completion of a national examination. 

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I wouldnt want to be medical illustrator because i myself don't know how to draw. I am the worst drawing person. Also it doesn't really catch my attention to just draw.    

Medical Assistant

                       Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

          Medical Assistants help physicians and nurses. They scheduled appointments, take blood pressures, respirations, and temperatures. They also help with office and clerical tasks. They work in clinics, hospitals and private physician offices.

Salary: $17,000 - $18,000    

Education:

Students need to complete high school courses in biology, physical science, and office management, communications, and human relations. They also may accept GED certificates. Medical training programs are provided by community colleges and for-profit technical training schools. 

I think i would like to be a medical assistant because i like helping people. And it seems like an interesting job. 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and Responsibilities:

       Licensed practical nurses work with registered nurses and physicians. They cared for injured, handicapped, and sick patients. They take temperatures, blood pressures and pulse. They also give injections, change dressings, and give bath to the patients. They work in hospitals, care facilities homes and nursing homes. Some nurses work in private homes. 

Salary: $16,000 - $26,000               

Education:

       High school diplomas or GEDs are not required for this job. But, they encourage you to get one of them. Licensed practical nurse does not have the professional education required for a registered nurse. They are training programs offered by hospitals, vocational schools, junior colleges and private schools.

I wouldn’t want to be a licensed practical nurse. I rather be a registered nurse, so I can help the licensed practical nurses in their training.

                Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Health administrators manage hospitals and other healthcare facilities. They are responsible for long-range planning, financial administration, personnel administration and others.

 Small hospitals usually only have one administrator, while larger hospitals can have more. Health care administrators also work in HMOs, health agencies, clinics, or for private practices.

Average Salary: $35,000 - $100,000 

Education:

          Students take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. They should also get  a master’s degree in healthcare administration or business administration.

I would like to be a healthcare administrator it seems like a fun and easy job. And also, because I would like to work in a hospital.

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                  Histology Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Histology Specialists include both Histologic Technicians and Histologists. They both prepare tissue samples that are used by physicians to see if a patient has a disease, dysfunction, or malignancy. They prepare these samples by using equipment to thinly slice tissue samples. Then, they are put on a microscope and use chemical to stain them so any important structures are visible. Histology specialists work in hospital, veterinary, pharmacy, or research laboratories.

Average Salary:

$22,000 - $35,000 (Histologic technicians)   

$30,000 - $50,000 (Histologists)

 Education:

Student should take the challenging high school courses in science, math and English.

To become a histologic technician, students must earn an associate’s degree in the field and complete one year of internship. Also, they can complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab.

To become a histologist, students must earn a bachelor’s degree that includes a one year clinical internship. Also, they can complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab.

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I think I would like to be a histology specialist because it seems like an interesting job to prepare tissue so others can find a disease.

          Health Information Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Specialists obtain, post, and analyze medical, workload, finance, and insurance data. They make sure that the information is properly recorded into medical records. There are a variety of job specialties within this field including Registered Record Administrators, Accredited Record Technicians, and Certified Coding Specialists.  Health information specialists work in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, physician offices, and many other medical settings.

Average Salary:

$20,000 - $25,000 (Coding Specialists)

$23,000 - $30,000 (Record Technicians)

$30,000 - $40,000 (Record Administrators)       

Education:

Students should take high school courses in business, information management, science, math, and English.

Coding specialists need to have a high school diploma or GED certificate. To become certified they have to pass an examination.

Accredited record Specialists must have an Associate’s Degree, from an accredited college program or from the American Health Information Management Association Independent Study Program.

Record Specialists must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the field and pass an examination.

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I wouldn’t want to be a Health Information Specialist because it isn’t what I want to be when I grow up. It doesn’t seem like an interesting job for me.

                                   Health Educator     

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Health educators provide information on health and health related issues. They can assess health training needs and plan health education programs. They may specialize according to specific health concerns, illnesses, or work or training setting. Health educators may work as independent consultants or in health departments, community organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools, or government agencies. 

Health Educators often:

·        Perform health training needs assessments.

·        Design and develop health education programs.

·        Publish health education materials, information papers, and grant proposals.

·        Develop health education curriculum.

·        Teach health in public and private schools.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take college preparatory courses during high school.

Health educators have, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in health education. Many have master’s degrees. To be certified or licensed to teach health in public schools requires a master’s degree and successful completion of a written exam in many states.

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I wouldn't like to be health educator because i dont want to teach people, i want to be the one saving lives.

                          Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic Counselors work with patients and families who have genetic, or inherited, disorders and birth defects.  They also help people who are at risk for these problems.  Genetic counselors often:

·        Educate them about their conditions and how they might manage their problems.

·        Examine family histories to determine of genetic problems.

·        Assist patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders Conduct research about genetic disorders.

·        Educate medical professionals and the general public about genetic disorders.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $55,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take a challenging high school curriculum about science and mathematics.

A master's degree is required, and most programs require a strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, and behavioral science. 

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I would want to be a genetic counselor because I like helping people with their probl

                      Epidemiologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of disease occurrence and relate it to different characteristics. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practice in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·        Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluating disease occurrences.

·        Develop and recommend public health policy.

·        Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, disease outbreaks, injuries, occupations, and environments.

Average Salary: $30,000 - $50,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

            Epidemiologists have, as a minimum, master’s degrees in public health. Undergraduate requirements for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and or statistics.

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Environmental Health Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities:

Environmental health specialists advise and educate clients. They improve water and sanitation facilities and are involved in improving the environment.
 They often:

·       Collect and analyze samples

·       Screen samples for health hazards

·       Develop programs for prevention and education

·       Oversee disposal of infectious wastes

Average Salary: $25,000 - $50,000

Education:

Students should take college classes in high school specially math and science. A career of an environmental health specialist requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or environmental engineer.

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I wouldn't like to be an environmental specialist because it doesn't really get my attention. I’m not really interested in this career. 

          Emergency Medical Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Emergency Technicians work in teams of two. They are designed to work in ambulances. This job is demanding and stressful. Emergency Medical Technicians often respond to:

·       Automobile accidents

·       Heart Attacks

·       Gunshot woundings

·       Unscheduled childbirth

·       Drowning

Average Salary: $25,000 - $37,500

Education:

 Students must have a high school diploma in order to become an Emergency Medical Technician.  Driver's education, health, and science courses are recommended. Basic training includes about 100-120 hours spent in the classroom and 10 hours in a hospital emergency room. They are required to pass the state licensing or certification tests.

I would like to be an Emergency Medical Technician because it seems like an interesting job but, also a hardworking and responsible job. In which, you get to help injured people who need rescue.

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              Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologists use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from a central nervous system condition or disease like epilepsy, tumors stroke, or trauma. The graphs are records of the brain’s electrical activity.

Electroneurodiagnostic technologists usually work in hospitals, laboratories, or physicians’ offices. They:

·        Prepare medical records.

·        Apply electrodes and select instrument settings

·        Perform electroneurodiagnostic tests.

·        Adjust and maintain their equipment.

·        Record test results.

·        Identify patient abnormalities.

                                                

Average Salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologists must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer technology before beginning specialized training.

Electroneurodiagnostic training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals. Training takes one year and is followed by another year of supervised experience. Before beginning practice electroneurodiagnotic technologists must pass written and oral examinations.

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I think I would like to be electroneurodiagnostic technologists because I would like to help people find out if they have a disease. Also, because one day I would like to work in a hospital.

              Registered Dietitian          http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/carla.html

Duties and Responsibilities:

    Registered Dietitians provide advice and education about nutrition and its effect on health. They work in schools, educational administration, research, hospitals, clinics, industry, food service management, and private practice. Registered dietitians:

·       Organize and supervise food service operations and meal preparation.

·       Make dietary recommendations.

·       Counsel patients and clients about diets.

·       Supervise food purchasing.

·       Study the nutritional value of food and how it is used by the body.

Average Salary: $30,000 - $40,000

Educational Requirements:
    Students should take a challenging high school curriculum that includes math and science courses. High school business courses may also prove helpful.

    A Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or a related field approved by the American Dietetic Association is required. Registered dietitians must also pass a professional exam and complete a supervised practicum

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                          Dietetic Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dietetic Technicians assist dietitians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry. They:

·        Gather and evaluate diet histories.

·        Assist in planning patient meals.

·        Provide nutritional counseling.

·        Conduct food service operations.

·        Oversee food preparation and service.

·        Maintain records.

Average Salary: $16,000 - $30,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students wanting to become dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded program. High school business courses may prove helpful.

            Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associate’s Degree program that is accepted by the American Dietetic Association. They must then pass a Commission on Dietetics Registration examination.

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                Dialysis Technician
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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dialysis Technicians operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions. Dialysis technicians are also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis technicians, or nephrology technicians. They work under the supervision of physicians, primarily in hospitals and clinics.

Dialysis technicians must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis machines. They are responsible for their operation, cleaning, and sterilization. They must also fully understand their patients’ needs. Dialysis technicians carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs before, during, and after the blood cleansing procedures. Additionally, they instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS.

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         Dental Laboratory Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics, and for manufacturers of dental prostheses Dental laboratory technicians:

·                  Repair denture linings.
·        Choose and mount replacement teeth.
·        Construct denture frames.
·        Identify needed prostheses repairs.
·        Make and fix braces.
·        Cast plaster dental molds.
·        Clean and polish prostheses.

·      Average Salary: $22,000 - $33,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental laboratory technicians must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before starting dental laboratory training.

Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are usually two years in length.

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Dental Hygienist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental hygienists provide preventive treatment for oral health problems. They also educate patients and promote dental health. They may be employed in health departments, nursing homes, or school districts, but usually they work in private dental offices and clinics. Dental hygienists:

·        Screen patients for dentists.

·        Take and develop radiographs.

·        Remove calculus and plaque from teeth.

·        Apply preventive treatments to teeth.

·        Counsel patients on oral health and teach them appropriate dental health procedures.

·        Perform dental office management duties.

Average Salary: $22,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:             

        Dental hygienists must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before participating in dental hygiene education programs.

        Dental hygienists usually earn an Associate’s Degree at a community college or private school. To practice, they must also earn a license by passing the Dental Hygiene National Board examination.

        Some hygienists earn Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees if they want to teach, do research, or broaden their scope into public health issues 

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