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If you have a passion for helping people, then the following healthcare professions may be right for you. According to the BLS, these healthcare career choices are on the rise in terms of job prospects and financial growth in years to come – all great choices for you to consider
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
What do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers do?
Diagnostic medical sonographers scan parts of a patient’s body to examine them, using high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body for diagnostic purposes. Diagnostic imaging workers are typically work in hospitals, but sometimes work in physicians’ offices or medical and diagnostic laboratories.
Why is this a hot career?
This is a great career to pursue – overall employment of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and cardiovascular technologists is projected to grow faster than 9% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. Why is this career in growth mode? As the baby boomer population ages, the need to diagnose medical conditions will increase. (This includes blood clots, heart disease, etc.) Imaging technology is a valuable tool used in making these diagnoses.
How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers get paid?
According to the BLS, the median annual wage for diagnostic medical sonographers was $81,350 in 2022, making this a hot career choice in 2024 and moving forward!
What do Medical Assistants do?
Medical assistants handle administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Their duties may vary depending on which location they work at, the size of the practice and the practice specialty.
Why become a Medical Assistant?
According to the BLS, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Again, the aging of the baby boomer population will increase demand for medical services and treatments provided by doctors and physicians. Therefore, more Medical Assistants will be needed to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients. A great career choice!
How much do Medical Assistants make?
The median wage for medical assistants was $32,480 annually, as of May 2017.
Medical Billing & Coding Experts
What do Medical Billing & Coding Experts do?
Medial Billing and Coding experts organize and manage health information data, ensuring that patient information maintains its quality, accuracy, and security both for paper files and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes. They also use these codes to update/maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.
Why is this a hot career?
Employment of health information specialists is projected to grow 8% (per BLS.gov) from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. Similar to other healthcare careers, the demand for medical billing and coding specialists is expected to increase as the population ages.
How much do Medical Billing & Coding Specialists make?
The average salary for medical billing & coding specialists was $47,180 (per BLS.gov) per year in February 27, 2024. The average salary is $64,670 per Onet.
Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.)
What do Certified Nurse Aides do?
Certified Nurse Aides (or Nursing Assistants) help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, (including nursing homes).
Why is this a hot career?
According to the BLS, overall employment of C.N.A.s projected to grow 4% (per BLS.gov) and 4% per Onet from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population ages, nursing assistants will be needed to assist and care for elderly patients.
How much do C.N.A.s make per year?
The average annual salary for nursing assistants was $35,740 (BLS.gov) in February 7th, 2024 and $37,980 per Onet.
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