By Mandi Rogier
Radiology is the medical branch which handles the use of X-ray technology to diagnose patients. Radiologists are at the head of this specialty. However, a radiologist alone cannot handle the immense workload. This is where radiologist assistants come in. These individuals assist the patient in understanding and preparing for the procedure and can perform many radiologic procedures under the...
By Sabah Karimi
Medical billing specialists are responsible for submitting medical claims to insurance companies using specialized software programs. Specialists can provide services to health care professionals and physicians electronically via the Internet and fax machines. To qualify for these positions, candidates must have either a diploma, degree or certification in the field to process these types of...
By Alexis Vega-singer
Registered nurses are highly skilled health professionals. As such, they command higher salaries than other types of nurses. However, their salaries depend on many factors, such as whether they work in a doctor's office or hospital, and in what part of the country they live. According to the Occupational Employment Statistics Survey of May 2008, the average hourly wage for all RN's in...
By Barbara Dunlap
It's not enough to like children to be a successful pediatric nurse. You have to work well under the particular kind of pressure that occurs when a child is ill. Not only do you provide direct care and comfort to the patient, you also need considerable skills to help the whole family. As a pediatrics nurse, you may find yourself counseling, consoling and caring for friends and relatives along ...
By HLeviticus
Nursing is a rewarding, well-paying career that offers multiple employment options after graduation from nursing school. Prospective nurses need a solid background in math and the sciences and must be prepared to devote several years to attending nursing school. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nursing profession is expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate, due in part...
By Angela TrottaJFB
Obstetricians are physicians who specialize in the provision of pregnancy care. Obstetricians are also usually gynecologists or OB/GYNs. Gynecologists specialize in women's health care. Obstetricians provide health during the pregnancy and labor and perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries. They also provide post-delivery care for the new mom. Obstetricians work in medical offices and...
By Sabah Karimi
Hospital maintenance professionals are trained to oversee the technical operations of a hospital or department. They are responsible for making sure all building equipment is functioning properly, and may be required to follow certain safety standards and protocol for each department. The majority of jobs in this field are for skilled technicians, mechanics, and engineers. The facilities...
By Shelley Moore
A licensed practical nurse, or LPN, helps patients with bathing and other personal hygiene, checks their vital signs, changes bandages, and does other direct patient care. Requirements for licensing include completing a training program and passing an examination. LPN training is offered by technical schools and community colleges, usually in two-semester programs. The program must be approved...
By Brandy Burgess
Data entry technicians typically work for companies and organizations, processing information. Many individuals become data entry technicians as their first job because of the simplicity and lack of experience that is needed. Data entry technicians key in text and enter data into computers, operating a variety of office machines as well as perform some light clerical duties. Data entry...