List of Different Jobs in the Medical Field

Medical technology requires skilled technicians.

In addition to doctors and nurses the medical field requires X-ray technicians, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and utilization reviewers in order to function in an efficient manner. Within each of these fields, there are specialties and concentrations that can require more specific qualifications.

Medical Doctors

Medical doctors enter specialties in order to pursue careers as cardiologists, rheumatologists, neurologists, orthopedic doctors, endocrinologists and gynecologists. Oncology is an open field for specialists who desire to specialize in urology, colon, breast, ovarian and skin cancer, among others. Primary care physicians are in high demand as more and more prospective doctors choose specialty fields.

Nursing

Nurses are licensed caregivers and are expected to have a Bachelor of Science in nursing. More advanced degrees, such as a master's in science, are becoming favored over the more basic certifications and degrees, such as a license in vocational nursing. Nurses often work in hospitals in specialized fields such as med-surg, orthopedics, cardiology, gynecology, urology, and oncology. Each specialty requires a different skill set in the hospital setting.

Hospital Jobs

Hospitals require many workers who do the basic work of making the hospital run like a well oiled machine. Jobs include positions as ward clerks, schedulers, patient escorts, patient liasons, central supply technicians, and runners who bring supplies and carry tubes to the blood collection center. Operating rooms require technicians who prepare patients for surgery.

References

• The Riley Guide: Healthcare and Medical Field

Resources

• Medical Care List