Technical Careers in Health Care
If you're interested in the health care field, but don't want to be a doctor or a nurse, becoming a medial technician might be the thing for you. Responsibilities, duties and salaries vary by specialization, so some research is necessary to find the right position for you.
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Nuclear Medicine Technicians
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Nuclear medicine technicians gather, measure and give radiation dosages as prescribed by doctors. They explain the safety and test procedures to patients and handle routine clerical duties such as keeping records, setting appointments and maintaining treatment rooms. Technicians should embody organization and possess strong supervisory and management skills. In addition, an associate's degree in nuclear medical technology, vocational training and on-the-job training are required. The average salary is $65,000 a year.
Medical and Clinical Technicians
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Medical and clinical technicians conduct and analyze laboratory tests for diagnosis or check for accuracy. They test urine, blood and other bodily floods and provide the results to doctors and researchers. Technicians clean and maintain laboratory equipment, train laboratory assistants and keep an inventory of supplies. Medical and clinical technicians need a bachelor's degree in medical technology, life sciences or a related field. Annual salary for medical and clinical technicians is approximately $52,000.
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Records Technicians
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Records technicians create, process and maintain patients' records. They follow federal privacy laws and only release information to people, doctors or agencies that provide the correct release requests. Record technicians earn $30,000 per year. They work in hospitals, doctors' offices or medical clinics. To work in this field, you'll need at least a year of experience and a high school diploma or GED.
Psychiatric Technicians
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Technicians in the mental health field perform various duties. They monitor patients, help with personal hygiene and administer medication. Their goal is to follow doctor's order in the care of patients with mental or emotional disturbances. Psychiatric technicians lead individuals or groups in therapy sessions that promote mental and emotional well-being. Psychiatric technicians earn $30,000 per year and are employed at hospitals and mental health facilities.
Radiological Technicians
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Radiological technicians set up, administer and process patients' X-rays. They explain procedures to patients and maintain patient files. They assist, coordinate and communicate with doctors and other technicians about patients' needs. They also teach and train new radiological technicians. Their annual salary is $48,000. Although hospitals employ a majority of radiological technicians, these technicians can also work in medical clinics and other facilities. Technicians need to have one to four years of formal training in radiography and an associates or bachelor's degree or certificate in radiography.
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