Different Jobs in the Medical Field

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The field of medicine comprises a plethora of careers. Enlisted here are different jobs in the medical field along with their description.

There are different medical fields one can choose from. Most of us are aware of prominent jobs, like dentists, surgeons, nurses, etc. According to the BLS, health care is the field that is expected to have the largest job growth after the food and education industry. It has projected the employment of nearly 22 million people until the year 2022.

Different Jobs in the Health Care Industry

Allopathic Physician

A doctor who treats medical conditions in counteractive ways, like giving antibiotics.

Athletic Trainer

Athletic trainers take care of the medical requirements of athletes and sports persons.

Audiologist

Audiologists treat patients with medical conditions related to hearing.

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical engineers implement engineering practices to solve problems in the medical domain.

Chiropractor

Chiropractors mainly treat the spinal cord and other bone-related problems.

Clinical Laboratory Technician

As their name suggests, they are the lab technicians who take care of the various laboratory equipment.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical nurse specialists are registered nurses who work closely with the doctor and perform important tasks.

Clinical Technologist

Clinical technologists perform similar functions as the clinical lab technicians.

Cytotechnologist

These are a type of clinical technologists who conduct studies on cells.

Dental Assistant

Dental assistants assist dentists in their work.

Dental Hygienist

Dental hygienists are meant to give only preventive dental care to patients.

Dental Laboratory Technician

They make various dental equipment like dentures etc.

Dentist

As we know, dentists cure the various dental (related to teeth and gums) problems. It is one of the best medical careers.

Dialysis Technician

They operate the equipment that help patients with kidney disorders, get rid of the toxins in their body.

Dietetic Technician

Dietetic technicians are assistants to dietitians and help them perform their tasks better.

Dietitian

Dietitians provide consultation to people regarding the appropriate diet for their body and lifestyle.

Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiograph technicians assist cardiologists in hospitals.

Electro-neurodiagnostic Technologist

The electro-neurodiagnostic Technologists use electric graphs to diagnose diseases in patients.

Emergency Medical Technician

These technicians are responsible for taking care of all the primary treatments given in the ambulances.

Environmental Health Specialist

As the name suggests, the environmental health specialists are responsible for ensuring that the government laws related to the environment are followed.

More Medical Careers

Forensic Scientist Epidemiologist Genetic Counselor Geneticist Health Educator Health Information Specialist Health Science Librarian Health Science Library Technician Healthcare Administrator Histologic Technician Histologist Hospital Administrator Home Health Aide Industrial Hygienist

Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Assistant Medical Illustrator Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Librarian Medical Library Technician Medical Records Administrator Medical Records Technician Medical Technologist Monitor Surveillance Technician Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nurse (Practical)

Nurse (Registered) Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Midwife Nurse Practitioner Nursing Assistant / Aide Nursing Home Administrator Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant/Aide Operating Room Technician Ophthalmic Technician Ophthalmologist

Optical Laboratory Technician Optician Optometrist Optometry Technician/Assistant Orthotist Osteopathic Physician Patient Representative Perfusionist Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist Physiotherapist Psychotherapist

Physical Therapy Assistant Podiatrist Practical Nurse Prosthetist Psychiatric Aide/Technician Psychiatrist Radiation Therapy Technologist Radiation Therapist Radiographer Radiologic Technologist Recreation Therapist Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Research Scientist Sanitarian Sonographer Surgical Technologist Ultrasound Technologist Veterinarian Veterinary Technician Veterinary Assistant X-Ray Technician

Undoubtedly, the field of medicine is touted as the most lucrative option in today's time. Just a few years of initial struggle, and you can frame a wonderful career for yourself. All the best!!