Radiologic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Radiologic Technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations, like x-rays on patients and manage the kind of equipment used. They keep detailed records and evaluate the images taken with cameras.  They have a responsibility to make sure the patient is as safe as can be at all times. They work in many kinds of health practices.

Salary:

$55,910 per year

$26.88 per hour

Education:

Students should take the most challenging math, science, and English courses available in high school. To become a registered radiologic technologist, students must complete a two year training program in a hospital or school.  A high school diploma or GED certificate is required for entry into these programs.

I would not like to work in this field because I do not like mathematics. 

Pharmacy Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and perform many pharmacy-related functions. They refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.

Salary: $29,000

Education:

Students should take math, science with a focus on chemistry and typing courses in high school.

A high school diploma is usually required to begin pharmacy technician training.  Two year courses leading to certificates are available at most community colleges.  Six month programs are offered at privately operated schools.

 Pharmacist

Duties and Responsibilities:

                Pharmacists compound, or prepare, prescriptions written by practitioners.  They review these prescriptions to validate their accuracy and then prepare the medication.  They weigh, measure, and mix drugs and then they are dispensed to the patients. Pharmacists answer patients' and customers' questions about the drugs they are taking and otc drugs.  In some cases, pharmacists are responsible for taking inventory of the drugs on the shelves and ordering any which they are low on. Pharmacists work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, universities, and grocery, drug, and discount stores. 

Average Salary:  $33,000 - $51,000

Educational Requirements:

AP or IB classes available in English, science, and math should be taken. All pharmacists must graduate from a college of pharmacy.  Most pharmacy schools require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (P-CAT), and some require up to two years of pre-pharmacy education.  Other colleges will admit students directly from high school

Health Sciences Librarian

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

A health science librarian provides easy access to health information through books, journals, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the Internet.  They help those who need the information by showing them which method of information works best for them. Health science librarians work in a variety of places such as the library of a health organization, a pharmaceutical company, health information centers, and medical schools. They are responsible so the information can be accessed easily. Sometimes they create their own websites to aid in this knowledge.

Average Salary:   

$20,000 - $30,000 (Library Technicians)

$35,000 - $55,000 (Librarians)

Education:

Students must graduate from high school, taking classes such as English, math, typing, and science. A four-year bachelor's degree is required, including courses such as science and computer science. A master's degree in library science (MLS) is mandatory. Courses include scientific literature, biomedical communication, bibliographic resource use, library organization and management, and standard cataloging systems. 

I think I would like to be a Health Science Librarian because it seems like a lot of work but it pays well and I am already somewhat familiar with the computer database. 

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

A health science librarian provides access to medical information through written sources, tapes, multimedia presentations, and the Internet. Health science librarians help health providers, patients, and students sort through the vast amount of information available and make this information readily available and have the most accurate and suitable resources.

Health and science librarians in a variety of places such as the library of a health organization, a pharmaceutical company, health information centers, and medical schools. They need to be experts and databases and using the web.

Average Salary: $58,000

Education:

Students must graduate from high school, taking classes such as English, math, typing, and science. A four-year bachelor's degree is then required, including courses such as science and computer science. A master's degree in library science (MLS) is mandatory.

I think I would like to be a Health Science Librarian because it seems like a lot of work but it pays well and I am already somewhat familiar with the computer database. 

Health Information Specialist

Health information specialists ensure the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security of health information and medical records both in paper form and electronically. Insurance reimbursement purposes, databases and registries,  and general medical history storage are a few of the reasons this job is needed in the medical industry. All technicians document patients' health information, including the medical history, symptoms, examination and test results, treatments, and other information about healthcare provider services.

Their duties include:

·         Review patient records for timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of health data

·         Organize and maintain data for clinical databases and registries

·         Electronically record data for collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and reporting

·         Protect patients’ health information for confidentiality, authorized access for treatment, and data security

The increasing usage of electronics and technology brings a demand for familiarity with computers in this area and they need to adapt to various classification systems.

Salary: $32,350 per year

Education:

 Associate degree programs in health information technology typically include courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health data requirements and standards, classification and coding systems, healthcare reimbursement methods, healthcare statistics, and computer systems. taking high school courses in health, computer science, math, and biology increases chances of being admitted into health tech programs.

I think I would like to work in this field because it seems to pay well and isn’t heavy-duty work but is still very important. 

Health Information Specialist

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Educational requirements:

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

Coding specialists must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. Training is usually conducted on the job, but classes are offered at technical schools and community colleges. To become certified, specialists must pass an examination.

Accredited record technicians must earn an associate’s degree from an accredited college program or from the American Health Information Management Association Independent Study Program. Additionally, they must pass a credentialing examination.

Record administrators must complete a bachelor’s degree program in the field and pass a certification examination.

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Chiropractor

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Educational requirements:

 Students who want to become chiropractors should take challenging high school science, math, and English courses.

Chiropractors must complete a ten semester program in a chiropractic college after completing two years of college or junior college study.

Most states require chiropractors pass certification  examination before being granted a license to practice.

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Biomedical Engineer

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Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school.

All biomedical engineers have at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Many have advanced graduate degrees as well. Courses of study include a sound background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering, and specialized medical training. Most programs last from four to six years and all states require biomedical engineers to pass examinations and be licensed.

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