Perfusionist (Perf)
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel diseases and disorders. There are many specialized areas which are briefly outlined in this section. Specializations Electrocardiograph Technician – Electrocardiograph technicians, sometimes referred to as ECG or EKG technicians, are trained to conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which measures the…
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (ET)
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel diseases and disorders. There are many specialized areas which are briefly outlined in this section. Specializations Electrocardiograph Technician – Electrocardiograph technicians, sometimes referred to as ECG or EKG technicians, are trained to conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which measures the…
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMS)/Ultrasound Technologist
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel diseases and disorders. There are many specialized areas which are briefly outlined in this section. Specializations Electrocardiograph Technician – Electrocardiograph technicians, sometimes referred to as ECG or EKG technicians, are trained to conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which measures the…
Industrial Hygienist (IH)/Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Biomedical equipment technicians are also referred to as biomedical electronics technicians and biomedical engineering technicians. They repair, calibrate and maintain life support equipment and other medical instruments and devices used by research facilities, hospitals and clinics. Work Activities/Work Locations Biomedical equipment technicians are trained to repair, maintain, inspect and install medical equipment in hospitals or…
Radiologic Technologist (RT)
Work Activities/Work Locations Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) is an entry-level position. Persons interested in health careers often begin as a CNA. CNAs provide personal care to residents/patients of nursing homes, home care, hospitals, and other health agencies. They accomplish a number of tasks to assist nursing and medical staff in the care of patients. They…
Radiation Therapy (RTT)
Work Activities/Work Locations Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) is an entry-level position. Persons interested in health careers often begin as a CNA. CNAs provide personal care to residents/patients of nursing homes, home care, hospitals, and other health agencies. They accomplish a number of tasks to assist nursing and medical staff in the care of patients. They…
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)
Work Activities/Work Locations Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) is an entry-level position. Persons interested in health careers often begin as a CNA. CNAs provide personal care to residents/patients of nursing homes, home care, hospitals, and other health agencies. They accomplish a number of tasks to assist nursing and medical staff in the care of patients. They…
Public Health
Work Activities/Work Locations Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) is an entry-level position. Persons interested in health careers often begin as a CNA. CNAs provide personal care to residents/patients of nursing homes, home care, hospitals, and other health agencies. They accomplish a number of tasks to assist nursing and medical staff in the care of patients. They…
Podiatrist
Work Activities/Work Locations Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) is an entry-level position. Persons interested in health careers often begin as a CNA. CNAs provide personal care to residents/patients of nursing homes, home care, hospitals, and other health agencies. They accomplish a number of tasks to assist nursing and medical staff in the care of patients. They…
Physician Assistant (PA)
Work Activities/Work Locations Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) is an entry-level position. Persons interested in health careers often begin as a CNA. CNAs provide personal care to residents/patients of nursing homes, home care, hospitals, and other health agencies. They accomplish a number of tasks to assist nursing and medical staff in the care of patients. They…