health care careers
pharmacist
dispenses medications on written orders from others who are authorized to prescribe medications
optometrist
examines eyes for vision problems and defects, not an MD
epidemiologist
identifies and treats diseases as they occur in a group of people
forensic science tech
investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence
geriatric assistant
nurse assistant who works with elderly individuals
process tech
operates and monitors the machinery that is used to produce biotech products
EEG
operates machine to record electrical activity in the brain
health information technician
organizes and codes patient records, gathers statistical data
embalmer
prepares a body for internment
EMT B
provides basic care for medical emergencies, illness, injury
genetic counselors
provides information to individuals and families on genetic diseases or inherited conditions
medical interpreter
assists cross-cultural communication processes by converting one language to another
recreation therapist
uses recreational and leisure activities as form of treatment
dental hygientist
works under supervision of a dentist to remove stains and deposits from the teeth and expose and develop x-rays
radiologic technologist
works with x-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, ultrasound