Health Care Worker's Employment Opportunities, Salaries on the Rise
What do you do during a newscast? If you are an Emergency Medical Technician, the answer is very different than if you are a doctor. Each job brings its own set of benefits and challenges. However, whether it's spending time with patients or performing surgeries, there is always work to be done in the medical field.
This blog post will cover Health Care Worker's employment opportunities, salaries on the rise, possible career paths and measurable success factors for those looking for clarity about what path to take when considering their current skill set and future aspirations.
While there are long-term career options that could be explored, the intention of this post is to provide an overview of the more popular call center and non-clinical jobs in the medical field:
EMT Paramedic
Occupation: Emergency Medical Technician – Based in a hospital or ambulance facility, EMTs will respond to 911 calls, stabilize patients and transport them to hospitals. They do not provide any form of treatment during the ride. Nor do they make recommendations on whether or not a person needs to be transported to hospitals. In some cases, patients may have been stabilized by EMTs before another higher level provider arrives on scene.
Education: Associate's Degree and certification
Salary: $17.90 per hour (Source: Indeed.com )
Occupation: Certified Paramedic – EMTs who have obtained their paramedic certificate are capable of performing many of the same tasks as doctors with regards to patient care and treatment. In some cases, they have received additional training in the following areas: Intravenous Therapy, Bi-Lateral Chest Compressions, EKG Monitoring, Surgical Airway Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, IV Sedations and more. Their duties may include providing life sustaining treatment which required them to perform Injection Therapy for patients who are allergic to Penicillin.
Education: Associate's Degree and certification
Salary: $22.51 per hour (Source: Indeed.com )
Occupation: Certified Nurse Assistant – Working in nursing facilities, these workers provide basic health care services to patients on a daily basis. They are responsible for cleaning up after patients and keeping the facilities clean, allowing nurses to focus more of their time on patient care than cleaning up and other support tasks. In addition to cleaning, they will assist patients with getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing and more. They may also be called upon to help feed patients as well as provide emotional support when necessary.
Education: Associate's Degree and certification
Salary: $14.38 per hour (Source: Indeed.com )
Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse – A Licensed Practical Nurse has the skills required to work on a team of nurses and doctors in a hospital setting. They will help patients with their daily hygiene needs, provide emotional support, assist patients with exercise and mobility needs, serve meals or take care of minor medical tasks while doing something else. Higher level LPNs may also be responsible for providing some medication management in the hospital or nursing home setting or training new medical professionals on how to use specific equipment like IV drips, insulin pumps and more.
Education: Associate's Degree and certification
Salary: $27,570 per year (Source: indeed.com )
Occupation: Registered Nurse – An RN is usually the primary caregiver when a hard patient needs to be transported to a hospital. They will assess the patient, administer treatment and make recommendations on whether or not they need to be transported to the hospital by EMS. In some cases, these professionals may even perform surgery in a field hospital setting as long as symptoms do not require them to contact a doctor first. This includes removing bones and debris from wounds, suturing cuts and providing analgesia as necessary.
Education: Associate's Degree and certification
Salary: $61,690 per year (Source: indeed.com )
Occupation: Laboratory Technologist – In a hospital, lab technologists will take samples from patients, process them in a lab setting and issue reports on those results to other medical professionals. They may also be asked to retrieve patient records for doctors and perform other clerical tasks related to patient care. While there are only a few states that allow them to practice without a license, they could expect to earn between $13 – $22 per hour based on their experience and certifications. (Source: indeed.com )
Occupation: X-Ray Technician – These professionals have the skills required to perform X-Rays on patients, including taking pictures of patients' bones and allowing doctors to view these images. They also help draw up prescriptions and give physical exams before treatment or surgery. While there are only a few states that allow them to practice without a license, they could expect to earn between $11 – $20 per hour based on their experience and certifications. (Source: indeed.com )
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*Data updated on 4/7/2014.
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First responders have many jobs and are responsible for saving lives. As such they need to be able to communicate clearly throughout the whole medical process. This includes: making sure that you can speak clearly, hearing problems, your capabilities and the confidence you convey.
Make sure to read through your resume and cut out any parts that are not written in first person (you). When reading through your resume, be nice to your employer and brief but efficient with all of the information you are giving about yourself.