Dental Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: A Dental Technician specializes in making useful devices for the teeth. They will help for any case and decides which device is better for you and your situation.  They do anything from teeth whitening to gum lifts.

Salary: $25,000 - $50,000

Education: Many laboratories hire people and train them so that they ca later work for them. They can also get the necessary training through a four year or two year program in educational programs.

 

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be a dental technician because it doesn’t seem to catch my attention.

 

X-Ray Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: An X-Ray Technician prepares patients so that they can be ready for radiologic procedures. Then they must get all the data needed and file the paper work. They should know what is needed in every different moment.

Salary: $ 45,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED is needed. A student must pass a program to become a licensed X-Ray technician.               

 

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to have this career because it doesn’t catch my attention.

Pharmacy Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Pharmacy Technicians work under pharmacist in pharmacies. They are in charge of getting the prescription correct. They also check inventory and order supplies when needed. They also receive and check merchandise. They will also keep work areas clean and fill out insurance cards.

Salary: $15,000 - $25,000

Education: After receiving a high school diploma or GED students must then go into a two year program in a community college or in some cases a six month training in a private operated school.

 

Reflection: I wouldn’t like to have this career because I don’t think I would want to be looking at medicine the whole day for the rest of my life.

 

Optical Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Optical Laboratory Technicians are the ones who fit the lenses into frames and make glasses that are prescribed. They are specialists when it comes to putting them together and cleaning. Many of them have their own stores.

Salary: $15,000 - $20,000

Education: To start off you will need a high school diploma or GED. The training lasts about six months to a year and is offered by many vocational schools and community colleges and you can even get on-the-job training, by some at stores.

 

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to have this career because I don’t find it interesting. It also isn’t what I like.

 

Ophthalmic Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Also referred to as technologists collect data and measurements to assist the ophthalmologists. They gather the information needed to find the correct diagnose and treatment for eye diseases and problems. They will also perform eye exams and assist in eye surgeries.

Salary: $14,000 - $25,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED is needed. Two years of college are also needed just to begin ophthalmic training programs and the programs can take up to two years as well.

 

Reflection: I wouldn’t like to have this career because I don’t find it interesting.

Operating Room Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: Also referred to as surgical technicians or surgical technologists. They help prepare rooms for surgery they are responsible for having all the needed equipment clean and ready to go. Also during the surgery they are the ones that can hand the instruments to the doctor.

Salary: $16,000 - $22,000

Education: A high school diploma or GED is needed. You must go through a program that may take anywhere from one to two years. After all the training and everything they must pass an examination to be certified.

 

Reflection: I don’t think I would like to be an Operating Room Technician because I don’t think I would like to do that for the rest of my life.

Electrocardiograph Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, or bedside. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor patients’ heart problems. They:

·        Connect electrodes to patients.

·        Insert and remove catheters.

·        Monitor equipment output.

·        Record test results.

·        Identify emergencies or abnormalities.

·        Operate ultrasound equipment.

Average Salary: $15,000-$32,000

Educational Requirements:

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases through on-the-job supervised experience. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

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Dietetic Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dietetic Technicians assist dietitians in evaluating, organizing, and conducting nutrition services and programs for schools, hospitals, and industry. They:

·        Gather and evaluate diet histories.

·        Assist in planning patient meals.

·        Provide nutritional counseling.

·        Conduct food service operations.

·        Oversee food preparation and service.

·        Maintain records.

Average Salary: $16,000- $30,000

Educational Requirements:

Students wanting to become dietetic technicians should graduate from high school with a well-rounded program. High school business courses may prove helpful.

Dietetic technicians must complete a two-year Associate’s Degree program that is accepted by the American Dietetic Association. They must then pass a Commission on Dietetics Registration examination.

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Dialysis Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dialysis Technicians operate machines that remove waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer carry out those functions. Dialysis technicians are also referred to as renal dialysis technicians, hemodialysis technicians, or nephrology technicians. They work under the supervision of physicians, primarily in hospitals and clinics.

Dialysis technicians must fully understand the operation of the kidney dialysis machines. They are responsible for their operation, cleaning, and sterilization. They must also fully understand their patients’ needs. Dialysis technicians carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs before, during, and after the blood cleansing procedures. Additionally, they instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because dialysis technicians work with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS.

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Dental Laboratory Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Dental laboratory technicians specialize in different areas of dental and orthodontic work. Their jobs usually include making and repairing dentures, crowns, and braces. They work in dental schools, commercial dental laboratories, hospitals, dental clinics, and for manufacturers of dental prostheses Denatal laboratory technicians:

·       Repair denture linings

·       Choose and mount replacement teeth.

·       Construct denture frames.

·        Identify needed prostheses repairs.

·       Make and fix braces.

·       Cast plaster dental molds.

·       Clean and polish prostheses.

Average Salary: $22,000-$33,000

Educational Requirements:

Dental laboratory technicians must have a high school diploma or GED certificate before starting dental laboratory training.

Dental laboratory technicians must attend a community college, vocational school, or dental school to learn their skills. Programs are usually two years in length.

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Biomedical Equipment Technician

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Biomedical equipment technicians inspect, maintain, and repair different types of medical equipment used to diagnose and treat disease. They perform safety checks and train practitioners to safely operate equipment. Biomedical equipment technology has been one of the fastest growing medical career fields in recent years.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $38,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging science, math, and electronics courses in high school.

Following high school biomedical equipment technicians complete one too three years of course work in biomedical equipment technology, medical-electronics, or biomedical-engineering. Most programs lead to certification and/or associate degrees. Some employers will hire electronics technicians and provide on-the-job biomedical technology training.

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