Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a health care team. They may focus on health promotion and disease prevention, order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays and prescribe medication.
An Anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who is in charge of managing pain and patient sedation before, during and after medical procedures and communicate with patients about pain management plans and collaborating with other doctors and surgeons to limit discomfort and relieve pain during an operation.
Audiologists assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. They may fit hearing aids, provide auditory training and perform research related to hearing problems.
Certified Nurses’ Aides provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. They perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility.
The typical Community Health Worker scope of practice typically includes outreach, conducting home visits, case management, providing basic health education, peer counseling, advocating for their clients, and community-level organizing.
Dental Assistants perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist that may include preparing patients for treatment and assisting the dentist during treatment. They may also perform administrative duties such as maintaining medical records.
Although the overall range of dental services provided by a Dental Hygienist may vary depending on the location and the type of practice setting, most provide dental care to patients. This may include oral screening for diseases, taking radiographs, and teaching good oral hygiene techniques.
Dentists examine, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. They may treat diseases of nerve, pulp and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth.
Performs ultrasonic diagnostic procedures, e.g., echocardiograms, abdominal and pelvic sonograms, for patients as ordered. May have completed course in ultrasonic technology, and may have additional registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS).
A Dietary Aide (Cook) prepares and cooks meals for patients, employees, and visitors working from established recipes, formulas and menu cycles. Operates commercial and large scale cooking equipment and appliances.
Dietitians and Nutritionists plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. They may supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals or conduct nutritional research.
Emergency Medical Technician’s assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care which may include transportation of injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
A Facility Manager's primary responsibility is to develop, implement, and administer a program to maintain hospital buildings, grounds, and equipment and to procure or generate all utilities and their distribution systems.
Assists patients in their homes with personal care activities, exercises, ambulation activities, and medication reminders. Performs simple treatments and procedures such as changing dressings. CNA license preferred.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. One group of social workers—clinical social workers - also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral and emotional issues. Advocacy is an important aspect of social work.
LPNs care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of Physicians and Registered Nurses. Most LPNs provide essential bedside care. They observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Medical Assistants, under the supervision of Physicians, perform a wide range of clinical and administrative functions, including taking patient histories and vital signs, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic tests, and otherwise assisting the Physician as directed.
A Medical Biller gathers and organizes all necessary materials for the initial billing process. You'll be tasked with determining accurate diagnoses for billing, an important aspect of ensuring the financial integrity of accounts.
As an Medical Coder, your work is the backbone of healthcare data management. Through your precision and knowledge, you contribute to the accurate representation of diseases and procedures, ensuring that the broader healthcare community can rely on the statistical insights derived from your coded records.
Medical Records Technicians compile, process and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the health care system.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. They prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists.
A Nurse Anesthetist administers intravenous and spinal anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or delivery. Nursing license, registration and national certification required.
An OB-GYN, or Obstetrician Gynecologist, diagnoses and treats various medical conditions that impact women’s health. Their duties include diagnosing and monitoring illnesses and diseases, providing medical support to pregnant women and performing routine check-ups on female patients.
Conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities designed to help patient regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicap. Studies and evaluates patient reaction to the program and prepares reports recording progress.
Under supervision of Staff Occupational Therapist, administers specified evaluation, conducts general activity programs, and assists in implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups. Must be certified.
Paramedics administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. Duties may administer medication intravenously, using equipment such as EKGs, or administering advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
A Pediatrician, or Pediatric Physician, is responsible for performing routine health assessments of children to check for injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Some duties include communicating with patients and their parents to help them maintain healthy habits and administering vaccinations.
Pharmacists dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. They may advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions and side effects of medications.
Pharmacy Technicians work under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. They may verify accuracy and completeness of the prescription information, perform some medication dosage calculations, prepare prescriptions and their labels, and handle various clerical tasks.
Physical Therapist assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Physical Therapy Assistants assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Duties may include assisting in the development treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.
Physicians make life and death decisions. They provide the highest standard of care and are legally and ethically responsible for the care and well-being of their patients. They are also ultimately responsible for the care given by other health care professionals to their patients.
Physician Assistants provide health care services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. They conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, counsel patients and prescribe medication.
A Psychiatrist, or Psychiatric Doctor, is a mental health professional responsible for diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders, usually through medication. Some duties include studying personality/behavioral disorders and discussing symptoms with patients to determine a diagnosis.
Radiation Therapists provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; preparing equipment, and maintaining records, reports and files.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient’s bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
Registered Nurses work to promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families and communities. RNs develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in actions promoting healthy lifestyle choices and proper care.
Respiratory Therapist assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. They assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.
Speech-Language Pathologist assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice and fluency disorders. They may select alternative communication systems, teach their use and perform research related to speech and language problems.
A Sterile Processing Technician cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment according to prescribed procedures and techniques. May gather used items from other departments and returns them after sterilization.
Surgeons are physicians who specialize in the treatment of injury, disease and deformity through operations. Though a large number perform general surgery, many surgeons choose to specialize in a specific area.
Surgical Technologists are health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. In order that surgery may proceed smoothly, Surgical Technologists anticipate the needs of Surgeons, providing sterile items efficiently.
