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Chapter 7: Careers in the Health Industry - Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, Fourth Edition Nancy J. Niles
Real-Life Applications: Case Scenario Three
One of your employees approaches you about continuing her education. She has an undergraduate degree in science and mathematics. She decided to work for a few years in the healthcare industry before she continues her graduate education. She is interested in becoming an independent healthcare professional but is unsure of her direction. She has asked you for insight into this area of health care. You describe to her the many different options of pursuing a career in this category.
In the health care industry somany careers are available we can choose either clinical or non clinical job.so for that she need a bachelor's of degree. Which is good for her career. So she can choose clinical or non clinical area. Career pathway may be in 5 areasDiagnostic Services, Therapeutic Services, Health Informatics.Support Services, Biotechnology Research & Development.
clinical means she have more opportunities like
nursing
Cardiovascular technician
Anesthesia technician
Dental hygienist
Occupational therapy assistant
Physical therapy assistant
Respiratory therapist
Surgical technician
Registered health information technician
Biomedical equipment technician
Medical lab technician
Cancer registrar
EKG technologist
Audiology technician
Pharmacy technician
Paramedic
Veterinary technician
Radiation therapist
Medical assistant
In non clinical
Medical and health services managers
Claim reviewer
Health education specialist
Medical representative
Community health specialist
Other professional jobs are
Occupational therapist
Speech therapist
Audiologist
Dentist
Physician assistant
Chiropractor
Before starting any job in health care industry they should have some quality. Without that it is impossible to make your career more beautiful and easier. That are passion for the job, good communication skill, ability to multi task, fit and active, good problem solving skill, empathy and compassion. Without these nobody can work in a health care system