health related jobs
Someone who checks your vision and prescribes glasses.
Optometrist
A device used to measure a person’s blood pressure.
Sphygmomanometer
The person who calls emergency services and provides first aid until help arrives.
First Responder
A person who assists surgeons during an operation by handing instruments.
Surgical Technician
A machine that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
The professional responsible for transporting the victim safely to the hospital.
EMT
A professional who diagnoses and treats problems with teeth and gums.
Dentist
A machine that produces detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
CT Scan
The doctor in the ER who performs immediate lifesaving surgery if needed.
Trauma Surgeon
A person trained to respond to emergencies outside of a hospital, often arriving in an ambulance.
Paramedic
A device used to help patients breathe when they cannot on their own.
Ventilator
The professional who supports victims and their families with emotional needs after an accident.
Social Worker or Crisis Counselor
A professional who develops exercise plans for people recovering from injury.
Physical Therapist
A large machine that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create images of internal organs.
MRI
The person who documents the accident details and creates an official report for investigation.
Police Officer