HEALTHCARE CAREERS

HOSPITAL SETTING

100

• Collects specimens, performs laboratory tests on urine, blood, sputum, and other bodily fluids

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

200

Performs x-rays and other technologies to provide diagnostic images.

RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

300

Assists in treating disorders of the lungs and heart, gives respiratory treatments

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

400

• Assists with the spiritual needs of the patient/family

CLERGYMAN

500

Prepares and maintains the sterile field in the operating room and passes instruments to other members of the surgical team.

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

ALL ABOUT NURSING

100

Works under the direction of nurse to provide patient care and assist patients with daily activities, such as bathing and feeding.

NURSE AIDE / CNA/ NURSING ASSISTANT

200

• Assesses, makes nursing diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care

REGISTERED NURSE

300

• Diagnoses and treats diseases, disorders, and injuries

PHYSICIAN

400

• Advanced practice RN, does physical exams, diagnoses health problems, and prescribes drugs and treatments

NURSE PRACTITIONER

500

• Performs exams, diagnoses, and treats under the direction of a doctor

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

PRIVATE OFFICE

100

CARES FOR DIAGNOSES AND TREATS FOOT DISORDERS

PODIATRIST

200

• Evaluates hearing, prescribes hearing aids, works with people who are hard of hearing

AUDIOLOGIST

300

• Diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

400

Carries out rehabilitation programs for athletes and specialize in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes with muscle or bone injuries/illness.

ATHLETIC TRAINER

500

• Deals with social, emotional, and other issues that impact illness and recovery.  Helps to access resources in the community to assist the person/family

SOCIAL WORKER

TYPICAL HEALTH CAREERS

100

• Provides preventative care, cleans teeth and is supervised by a licensed dentist

DENTAL HYGIENIST

200

A health professional who formulates, dispenses, and controls medications and provides patients with prescription counseling

PHARMACIST

300

• Diagnoses and treats problems with the teeth and gums

DENTIST

400

• Provides primary vision care, including testing and correction, treatment, and management of vision changes

OPTOMOTRIST

500

• Assists injured and ill people with rehabilitation, strengthening, and movement

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

RANDOM

100

Analyzes and updates patient records, and assigns codes to ensure data management and billing are accurate.

MEDICAL CODER

200

Conducts medical nutrition therapy to prevent and treat disease-related malnutrition.

• Assesses and plans for nutritional needs as well as educates about diet

 

DIETICIAN

300

A professional who provides health care services to women and their babies, before, during, and after childbirth.

MIDWIFE

400

Trained to give social, personal, or psychological guidance, and help patients set goals for mental wellness

COUNSELOR

500

Provides urgent medical treatment and transportation to patients experiencing an emergency

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN