Medical
Mar 18, 2015 | 8:00 am
If you’re interested in operating machines like X-ray, mammography and CT scans while helping patients get prepared for their imaging exams, then becoming a radiology technician (also called radiologic technologist or “rad tech”) might be a great career choice for you. Radiology technicians help explain to patients what’s happening as well as their next steps, so their upbeat, caring personality goes a long way when a patient feels nervous. It’s a great job for the right personality… but what’s the basic career path of a radiology technician? Let’s find out. Starting Points After earning the education needed to get started—the... Read more...
Mar 17, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Perhaps you’re interested in a career as a healthcare technician, but you’re not sure if you should choose the role of surgical technician, working in the operating room environment, or MRI technician, working with imaging and scan equipment. What’s the difference between the two? Let’s take a closer look at the nature of the work, level of education and employment outlook for each. Then… make your decision. What’s a Surgical Technician? A surgical technician, also called an “operating room tech” or “scrub tech,” works together with the surgical team in some of the following ways: • Prepping and restocking the... Read more...
Mar 17, 2015 | 11:00 am
If you’re interested in working behind the scenes in healthcare, analyzing samples and discussing results, a lab technician job could be a great match for you. It’s a career that’s growing faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), with no signs of slowing. So what does a lab tech do, and how can you get started? Getting Started Every lab technician job starts with an associate degree in clinical laboratory science—and in some states, certification. After earning the appropriate level of education, gaining experience in an entry-level lab tech job that involves... Read more...
Mar 17, 2015 | 10:00 am
Exchanging health information electronically and securely is a hot new career… one that’s growing faster than average and has the potential to keep expanding. What exactly does a health information technology job cover, and what preparation do you need to get there? What You’ll Do The need for information technology (IT) in healthcare is vital. According to the American Hospital Association, research shows that computerized physician order entry, decision support systems and medication administration barcoding can actually limit errors and improve both care and efficiency. After the proper training, technicians take on the task of managing patient healthcare data both... Read more...
Mar 17, 2015 | 9:00 am
If you’d like to combine your skills in chemistry, physics, math and technology with helping patients in the field of nuclear medicine, then you’re probably curious about the requirements to become a nuclear medicine technologist. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the field is growing faster than average for all occupations, and it has a median annual earning potential of $70,180. So what degrees or certifications do you need to become a nuclear medicine technologist? Let’s find out. Education Requirements Several academic paths lead to a job as a qualified nuclear medicine technologist. For starters, undergrads can earn... Read more...
Mar 17, 2015 | 8:00 am
You’ve already decided that studying samples in a laboratory would be interesting work, and science and math are two of your favorite subjects. So are you ready to dive into a medical technology program? Becoming a med tech might be a great career fit—after all, the field is growing faster than average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What exactly do you learn in a medical technology program? Let’s take a look at what some schools offer. The Degree You Need Medical technologists are also called medical laboratory scientists, so you’ll encounter plenty of science classes in a four-year... Read more...
Mar 16, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Do you like the idea of analyzing samples in a medical laboratory and working with some of the latest medical technology? If so, this might be a great career choice for you. The demand for medical lab techs continues to increase as employment growth for the field skyrockets. So what does it take to work in a medical laboratory as a technician? Educational Requirements Earning an associate degree in a clinical laboratory science is the starting point for a career as a medical laboratory technician, notes the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For those who hold a degree in a... Read more...
Mar 16, 2015 | 11:00 am
If you want to work in a healthcare environment, helping physicians with basic duties or handling administrative work (or both!), becoming a certified medical assistant could be a great career choice for you. While some states don’t have specific requirements to work as a medical assistant, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that employers prefer to hire certified medical assistants. So what does it take to become a certified medical assistant? Let’s walk through the steps from education and certification to find the answer. Education Requirements At the minimum, a high school education is required to apply for work... Read more...
Mar 16, 2015 | 10:00 am
You’re interested in helping with surgery, gaining experience in the operating room and earning surgical tech certification—so now what? Maybe your organizational skills make you great at preparing operating rooms and sterilizing equipment. Or, perhaps your care for people helps you prepare patients for their procedures comfortably. Whatever leads you to this career, you might wonder how you can advance to the next level. Find out what skills you need to obtain a surgical tech certification. Education Needed First, having the right education and preparation is necessary to become a surgical tech. Certification programs often require at least a high... Read more...
Mar 16, 2015 | 9:00 am
Taking that extra step to become a certified surgical technologist, versus an uncertified one, can have major benefits. For starters, the special designation is preferred by employers, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and it could soon be required, since groups like the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) support legislation for holding the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential as a condition of employment. But more than the personal benefit is the value it brings to patients and the operating room team. By becoming a CST, you show your commitment for high-quality performance, skill and patient care. Who wouldn’t want... Read more...
